IAAF News
“Data key to e-commerce success”
Date: Friday 28 May 2021
The latest IAAF industry briefing has taken place with an excellent insight from E-Motive and eBay into how to maximise opportunities on the platform. With more than 40 delegates in virtual attendance…
Vote for IAAF in Industry Partner Awards
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
The IAAF has been nominated for the Industry Partner Award at the CAT awards 2021. The Federation has been extremely active during the pandemic, supporting members and the wider trade with daily commu…
IAAF to continue popular virtual conference format in 2021
Date: Friday 21 May 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is continuing with its popular virtual conference format for 2021, as the industry and country continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Last call for IAAF Bitesize session with eBay
Date: Wednesday 19 May 2021
The second IAAF Industry Briefing Bitesize session of 2021 is taking place next Tuesday 25th May 2021 via Zoom. Entitled ‘How to be Successful on eBay’, it will feature an exclusive presentation by eB…
Hold the line please! Warranty & returns portal reduces unnecessary calls
Date: Wednesday 12 May 2021
The TecAlliance Warranty and Returns service, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT, is reducing the number of calls into a business, thanks to its swift a…
IAAF to explore eBay success in virtual webinar
Date: Thursday 06 May 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced its second Industry Briefing Bitesize session for May 2021, entitled ‘How to be Successful on eBay’, with an exclusive presentati…
IAAF appoints Mark Field as chief executive
Date: Thursday 29 April 2021
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Mark Field as its new chief executive, succeeding Wendy Williamson who is retiring later this year. Field has worked with the IAAF th…
Trade group makes submission to CMA
Date: Thursday 22 April 2021
The IAAF, is chairing a group that has come together under the banner of UK AFCAR, which has just completed its submission to the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) as a first step towards the …
Standardised Warranty & Returns process enhances service
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
The new, free to access TecAlliance Warranty and Returns service, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT, offers “substantial time saving benefits” and “enh…
FIGIEFA produces new video
Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021
Following the success of the “FIGIEFA is working for you” briefings, the association which represents the independent aftermarket in Europe, has prepared a short video to give an insight into the work…
Greater need for automotive aftermarket to ‘think digital’
Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
The first IAAF Industry Bitesize Briefing session of 2021 was a success, as members joined via Zoom to learn about digitalisation for the future of the aftermarket. Hosted by IAAF’s Head of Membership…
Last chance to book
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021
This is the last chance to book a place at the IAAF's first Industry Briefing Bitesize session for 2021, on the subject of ‘The Digitalisation of the Automotive Aftermarket in 2021 and beyond’, which …
A1 Motor Stores joins IAAF
Date: Thursday 11 March 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed another new member for 2021, A1 Motor Stores, to its growing membership. Formed in 1983, A1 Motor Stores has developed in to one o…
Women of the Automotive Aftermarket celebrated
Date: Monday 08 March 2021
The theme for International Women's Day this year is Choose to Challenge, with the campaign encouraging individuals to challenge any form of inequality in order to drive change. Many women are thrivin…
IAAF comments on Budget
Date: Friday 05 March 2021
The IAAF commented on the Budget that “The extension to the furlough scheme and increased access to grants and support is welcome. It gives aftermarket businesses more breathing room following a very …
FIGIEFA to form new working group on telematics
Date: Thursday 04 March 2021
We are pleased to inform you that FIGIEFA are in the process of setting up a working group on telematics and are looking for IAAF members with the relevant experience and expertise to participate. The…
Search begins for Williamson successor
Date: Thursday 25 February 2021
With the news that IAAF Chief Executive, Wendy Williamson, is retiring this year, the search has begun for her successor. The role of the IAAF chief executive is an extremely varied one and the succes…
UK government review of Block Exemption Regulation
Date: Thursday 25 February 2021
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Industrial Strategy has announced a review on the functioning of European Block Exemption Regulations in the UK via the Competition and Markets Authority (C…
IAAF to explore digital aftermarket opportunities in Industry Briefing Bitesize session
Date: Thursday 25 February 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the first Industry Briefing Bitesize session for 2021, ‘The Digitalisation of the Automotive Aftermarket in 2021 and beyond’, whi…
Brexit Transition: Sources of help and guidance
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2021
Below can be found a list of sources of information which may be of interest to businesses who import and/or export goods to and from the UK. This list is not exhaustive and new information will be a…
Chief Executive Wendy Williamson to retire in 2021
Date: Friday 19 February 2021
Heading up the Federation for more than seven years, Williamson has successfully led the IAAF through a number of changes, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the industry and as an umbrella for w…
Virtual AGM for IAAF
Date: Friday 19 February 2021
Just like most other networking events at present, the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) took to ‘Zoom’ recently to hold its first-ever virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM), which s…
IAAF appoints Richard Welland as President
Date: Friday 12 February 2021
IAAF has appointed WAI UK managing director Richard Welland as its new president, taking over from Terry Knox who stepped down at IAAF’s AGM on 11 February. Richard Welland is the managing director of…
New FIGIEFA working group on telematics
Date: Monday 01 February 2021
Many of the challenges facing the aftermarket today are driven by evolutions in technology. As vehicles become more connected and autonomous, the requirements for (cyber) security become more severe, …
IAAF AGM 2021
Date: Thursday 14 January 2021
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Members will take place at 10:30am on THURSDAY 11th February 2021. Due to the current restrictions, this meeting will take place via Zoom. Mem…
IAAF welcomes Brexit trade deal
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed the agreed Brexit trade deal, pointing to particularly positive aspects that provide foundations for the future of the UK aftermar…
Automotive Aftermarket open in Lockdown 3.0
Date: Monday 11 January 2021
Following the Government’s announcement of a third national lockdown, the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is praising the Government’s decision to permit the automotive aftermarke…
IAAF office closure over the holiday period
Date: Wednesday 23 December 2020
The IAAF office will be closed from 2 p.m. Wednesday 23rd December 2020 and will reopen at 9.00 a.m. on Monday 4th January. It will still be possible to call the office on 0121 748 4600 to leave a mes…
IAAF Virtual Conference 2020 - presentations and video now available
Date: Friday 11 December 2020
Following on from the IAAF's first Virtual Conference which took place on Thursday 3rd December, the IAAF has now made the video of the conference available for viewing by IAAF members. The conference…
IAAF Virtual Conference 2020 - Sponsors
Date: Friday 04 December 2020
The IAAF would like to thank all the companies who sponsored this year's event in the year that nobody expected. The headline sponsors of the event were Alliance Automotive Group and Impression UK. …
The show must go on: IAAF gets the wheels in motion for aftermarket recovery in first virtual conference
Date: Friday 04 December 2020
A successful first-ever virtual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) conference has taken an in-depth look at the opportunities and threats affecting aftermarket businesses in a post-B…
IAAF celebrates the ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’
Date: Friday 04 December 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has revealed the worthy winners of its new-look awards ceremony, ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’, celebrating the individuals and businesses who hav…
Balyfa joins IAAF membership
Date: Thursday 26 November 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed its latest member, global brake fitting supplier Balyfa, to its growing network of aftermarket businesses. Balyfa delivers a high-…
URGENT - help needed from IAAF members for important study on access to in-vehicle data access
Date: Thursday 26 November 2020
FIGIEFA and IAAF have been approached by TRL on behalf of the European Commission to take part in a study on access to in-vehicle data. As TRL are advising the Commission on policy options on this top…
Last chance to register for the IAAF Virtual Conference
Date: Thursday 26 November 2020
IAAF members are reminded that time is running out for them to register for this year's conference, which is being hosted virtually on Thursday 3rd December. As usual, the IAAF will be welcoming a top…
Last chance to vote in IAAF Pride of the Aftermarket Awards
Date: Thursday 19 November 2020
Voting in the IAAF 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards closes at 5.00 p.m. today, so this is the last opportunity to cast your vote. These awards have been introduced in order to reflect the impact that…
Voting now open for IAAF 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards
Date: Tuesday 10 November 2020
Voting is now open for the IAAF 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards. These awards have been introduced in order to reflect the impact that the pandemic has had on the people and the employment sector du…
IAAF Letter regarding Van Drivers
Date: Friday 06 November 2020
During the first lockdown in the Spring, the IAAF received reports that motor factor van drivers had been stopped and asked to supply an authorisation letter to justify their journey. In response, the…
Industry Briefing Bitesize session outlines growth opportunities
Date: Friday 30 October 2020
IAAF has carried out its final Bitesize Briefing before its 2020 Virtual Conference with an eye-catching presentation from Adrian Botham, founder and managing director of Servispart Consulting on “How…
Underestimate Block Exemption at your peril, warns IAAF’s Bleasdale
Date: Friday 23 October 2020
Lawrence Bleasdale, IAAF board and council member, has warned the industry not to underestimate the importance of the Block Exemption Regulations, due to expire in May 2023, calling it “central to ens…
Nominations still open for 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards
Date: Thursday 22 October 2020
Nominations can still be made for the IAAF 'Pride of the Aftermarket' awards. These have been introduced in order to reflect the impact that the pandemic has had on people and the employment sector du…
Last call for IAAF Industry Briefing Bitesize session
Date: Thursday 22 October 2020
The next IAAF Industry Briefing Bitesize session is taking place virtually on Thursday 29th October, starting at 10.00am. This final instalment of the year will welcome Adrian Botham, founder and mana…
IAAF & PACT team up to tackle warranty and returns process
Date: Friday 16 October 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT have teamed up to launch the new TecAlliance Warranty and Returns service as a free to access, easy-to-use online portal. Recognising …
Virtual IAAF conference welcomes Sunday Times’ Economic Editor as keynote speaker
Date: Monday 12 October 2020
The IAAF will once again welcome a top list of industry speakers to its annual conference this year, being hosted virtually on Thursday 3rd December to bring the event to as many people in the industr…
Next Industry Briefing Bitesize session announced
Date: Friday 09 October 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that its next Industry Briefing Bitesize session will take place virtually on Thursday 29th October, starting at 10.00am. The fin…
COVID-19 Protective Measures: Automotive Aftermarket Sector Industry Guidance and Best Practice
Date: Friday 25 September 2020
The third edition of this guidance has just been issued with updates on the wearing of face coverings in customer-facing settings. During this unprecedented time, companies of all sizes are being chal…
Packed bitesize briefing offers valuable insights
Date: Friday 25 September 2020
IAAF members enjoyed a packed Bitesize briefing session via Zoom this week as they heard more about DVSA activity, IAAF’s continuing work in championing the aftermarket and the challenges that lie ahe…
New, ambitious aftermarket distributor joins IAAF
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed recently formed independent motor factor, ASAP Auto Spares and Parts, to its membership. Trading since September 2018, ASAP has br…
Do you insure your trade credit risks against non-payment?
Date: Friday 11 September 2020
FinCred IS offer advice and expertise to IAAF members on trade credit risks. As an independent trade credit insurance broker, FinCred IS have developed three trade credit insurance solutions exclusive…
IAAF teams up with aftermarket professional Adrian Botham of Servispart Consulting to deliver Aftermarket Growth Study report FOC to IAAF members
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
IAAF members are being invited to participate in some new research designed to answer three leading questions: • What do the fastest growing aftermarket companies do differently?• What is driving thei…
