aftermarket

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 hailed a huge triumph

Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 has reported it attracted over 112,0001 trade visitors from 173 countries during the five-day event. With 4,400 exhibitors from 80 countries, it offered a wide range of […]

IAAF welcomes Halfords as latest member

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that Halfords Group has become its latest member. Halfords is the UK’s leading provider of motoring and cycling products and services and, […]

Dave Gunderson to step down as 3M AAD president

3M has announced that Dave Gunderson will step down as president of its Automotive Aftermarket Division (AAD) next month. He is retiring after 38 years of service to the company, […]

Automechanika Birmingham reports record registrations

Automechanika Birmingham has reported unprecedented visitor demand as registration figures are already 168% higher among bodyshops and repairers than the same period before the event was last held in 2019. […]

IGA calls for MVBEO clarification

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is calling for clarification to the new UK Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) around customer rights. It wants to ensure that consumers are given […]

Voting open for IAAF awards

Voting for the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ Awards is now live, with the winners set to be revealed at the IAAF Awards Dinner on 8 […]

Smart Repairs celebrates game-changing year

Leading independent cosmetic vehicle repairer Smart Repairs has announced a record-breaking year. The Leeds-based company, which recently bought 18,000 sqft freehold premises, has seen its turnover grow by 40% to […]

RHCV celebrates awards hat-trick

RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has been recognised as one of the leading commercial vehicle dealers in the UK at the Renault Trucks awards ceremony. The East Midlands-based site took home […]

Solus names new COO

Solus ARC has appointed Clare Davies as its chief operating officer. She will report to Simon Smith, Solus managing director and Aviva repair lead. Davies joins Solus with more than […]

BASF and Peugeot sign collaboration deal

BASF Global Automotive Refinish Coatings Solutions is partnering with the European Association of Peugeot Car Dealers (AECP) to offer premium value-added services to its bodyshops in Europe. The AECP brings […]