IAAF News
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…
IAAF warns of ‘rise of counterfeit parts’ in new government report
Date: Friday 04 September 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has warned that the coronavirus pandemic could contribute to a rise of counterfeit car parts entering the UK automotive industry in the latest …
New type approval legislation gets go ahead in UK
Date: Thursday 20 August 2020
One of the key pieces of legislation that the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has lobbied for over the past few years has been Type Approval Regulation (EU) 2018/858. This key pie…
IAAF receives confirmation vehicle scrappage scheme will not go ahead
Date: Friday 14 August 2020
IAAF has received confirmation from BEIS (Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy) that the government has no plans to introduce a vehicle scrappage scheme. Since the idea of a vehic…
Aftermarket recalls and market surveillance key topics for online session
Date: Thursday 13 August 2020
IAAF members will have the opportunity to hear from the DVSA to learn more about managing recalls and how market surveillance affects the industry in an upcoming IAAF Zoom meeting on Tuesday 22nd Sept…
E-Motive Online joins growing membership
Date: Wednesday 12 August 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is continuing to grow month on month and has welcomed parts and accessories multichannel platform and specialist services provider, E-Motive On…
Standardised access to automotive repair and maintenance information
Date: Wednesday 29 July 2020
The IAAF invite you to comment on the BSI ISO Draft International Standard (DIS)18541 for standardised access to automotive repair and maintenance information (RMI) by independent operators. The serie…
Aftermarket gains a valuable insight into the effects of the pandemic
Date: Friday 24 July 2020
The latest Industry Briefing Bitesize session was another success for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), as members logged in to learn more about the effects of the coronavirus …
Online ‘Industry Briefing Bitesize’ proves successful
Date: Friday 26 June 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has brought its very first online ‘Industry Briefing Bitesize’ to aftermarket professionals, providing them with an informative insight into th…
IAAF goes virtual to keep industry connected
Date: Wednesday 17 June 2020
Aftermarket businesses have had to adapt due to the current pandemic, and the way in which professionals connect and engage with one another is no exception. As a result, members of the Independent Au…
COVID-19: General advice for members
Date: Friday 05 June 2020
In light of the speed of changes with regard to the ongoing situation, members are urged to check regularly for the latest government information and advice and to promptly follow all recommendations …
COVID-19: Sources of information and advice
Date: Friday 29 May 2020
IAAF members may find the following links useful sources of information on various subjects relating to COVID-19. The list will be updated on a regular basis. General advice from government on how to …
Six-month MOT extension causes huge challenges, says IAAF
Date: Wednesday 01 April 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has said the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency&rsquo,s (DVSA) decision to extend MOTs for a six-month period causes &ldquo,huge challenges&rd…
COVID-19: General advice for members
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
In light of the speed of changes with regard to the ongoing situation, members are urged to check regularly for the latest government information and advice and to promptly follow all recommendations …
BER 2023: Preparatory survey
Date: Monday 23 March 2020
Ahead of the discussions on the Block Exemption Regulation which is due for renewal in 2023, Ernst & Young have been chosen to undertake a study into the historical market trends in vehicle distri…
Aftermarket specialist becomes new IAAF Vice President
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2020
Richard Welland, managing director of WAIglobal UK, has been appointed the new Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) vice-president, supporting president, Terry Knox and chief executive…
Pollution from tyre wear 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2020
Harmful particle matter from tyres – and also brakes – is a very serious and growing environmental problem, one that is being exacerbated by the increasing popularity of large, heavy vehicles such as …
Walker Products joins IAAF
Date: Friday 07 February 2020
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has kickstarted 2020 by welcoming manufacturer, supplier and distributor of engine management components, Walker Products, to its growing membe…
IAAF Conference 2019 - Presentations now available
Date: Monday 13 January 2020
The presentations from the highly successful IAAF Conference held on 5th December 2019 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes are now available for download by IAAF members. If members would lik…
Fil Filter Europe joins IAAF
Date: Tuesday 01 October 2019
Fil Filter Europe is the latest automotive component supplier to join the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The company is the sales and distribution arm of Fil Filter AS, which ha…
ContiTech springs into action at IAAF
Date: Wednesday 11 September 2019
Air Spring specialist ContiTech Air Spring Systems is the latest manufacturer to become a member of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Back in 1955, Continental was the first co…
IAAF issues guidance for members on the new GDPR
Date: Wednesday 18 April 2018
GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, comes into force on May 25th 2018 and applies to all businesses that have control over personal data. It updates the current data protection legislatio…
A tribute to Alec Morgan
Date: Monday 19 March 2018
Colleagues, friends and associates are paying tribute to the life and career of one of the UK aftermarket&rsquo,s most colourful characters, Alec Morgan, following his recent untimely death.
In a…
Mobiletron join ever-growing IAAF
Date: Tuesday 13 March 2018
Mobiletron, manufacturer of engine management sensors and rotating electronics, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation&rsquo,s (IAAF) rapidly-expanding network of leading afterma…
TVS EAG joins IAAF
Date: Tuesday 13 March 2018
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed automotive group TVS EAG (Excel) to its membership. Now part of the TVS Motor Group Ltd, TVS EAG supplies quality steering and s…
‘Grassroots insight’ plays influential role in crucial Type-Approval legislation vote
Date: Thursday 01 February 2018
European Parliament&rsquo,s IMCO committee have approved several key amendments to Vehicle Type-Approval legislation proposals, which include the aftermarket maintaining in-vehicle data access via the…
IAAF and FIGIEFA delighted with provisional Type-Approval legislation
Date: Friday 22 December 2017
The IAAF and FIGIEFA have welcomed the news that crucial provisions on the OBD connector and access to RMI have been included in the proposed EU legislation on Vehicle Type-Approval Regulation, signif…
Melett joins the IAAF with quality on agenda
Date: Monday 20 November 2017
Melett, one of the leading manufacturers of turbochargers and turbo components, has joined the IAAF, with the aim of spreading its message that quality aftermarket products are a viable alternative to…
IAAF backs FIGIEFA’s calls for swift implementation of the ‘inter2operable in-vehicle telematics platform’
Date: Friday 27 October 2017
FIGIEFA member IAAF has welcomed the final report of the High Level Group &lsquo,GEAR 2030&rsquo,, which has set out its analysis of the key trends and challenges that will affect the future of the Eu…
