• Hamilton welcomes MVBEO as ‘watershed’ moment
    • 13/06/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    CEO of the LKQ UK & Ireland group of companies Andy Hamilton has said that the new Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO), which came into force this month, is a ‘watershed moment’ for the independent aftermarket. The new Order, introduced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), replaces the [...]
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  • Automechanika Birmingham launches motorXfactor VIP Club
    • 02/06/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Automechanika Birmingham has announced the launch of the motorXfactor VIP Club at this year’s event, which takes place at the NEC from 6-8 June. Launched with the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation, motorXfactor offers motor factors VIP benefits such as exclusive access to the VIP lounge, free [...]
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  • IAAF appoints new CV head
    • 04/05/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Sue McKay onto the Federation’s Council as its new head of the commercial vehicle section. MvKay, global category manager for commercial vehicles at TMD Friction, follows a number of new council members appointed at the IAAF’s most recent [...]
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  • IAAF warns against vehicle manufacturer monopoly
    • 28/04/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    With the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launching its consultation on the draft guidance to accompany the Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MV-BEO), previously the MV-BER, the IAAF has warned that new legislation is required to prevent vehicle manufacturers controlling all aspects of the [...]
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  • Registrations open for Automechanika Birmingham
    • 08/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Registrations are now open for Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s largest automotive trade exhibition. Bodyshop professionals wishing to attend can claim a free ticket, free parking, plus coffee and a bacon roll. Automechanika Birmingham takes place from 6-8 June at the NEC, and will showcase the latest [...]
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  • Nominations open for Garage Awards
    • 03/02/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Nominations are now open for Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2023, hosted by IAAF, which will take place on 7 June at Hilton Metropole NEC. The awards will celebrate the very best of the garage industry and acknowledge the commitment and dedication independent garages and technicians have made to ensuring [...]
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  • IAAF unveils new Garage Awards
    • 23/01/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) will host its first-ever Garage Awards in partnership with Automechanika Birmingham in 2023 on 7 June. The numerous awards will celebrate the very best of the garage industry, with categories and the nomination process set to be revealed shortly. Simon [...]
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  • Autosupplies Group wins prestigious IAAF distributor award
    • 30/12/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Autosupplies Group was awarded Distributor of the Year (Car) award at the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) awards dinner. The awards recognised exceptional contributions to the aftermarket sector throughout 2022. David Clarke, managing director of the Autosupplies Group, said: [...]
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  • TMD Friction scoops IAAF training award
    • 20/12/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    TMD Friction’s technical training team was awarded the coveted Outstanding Achievement accolade at the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) awards dinner. The IAAF annual awards ceremony recognised exceptional contributions to the aftermarket sector throughout 2022. TMD Friction’s [...]
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  • Voting open for IAAF awards
    • 18/11/2022
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    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 December at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milton Keynes. The awards are back to celebrate and honour exceptional businesses in [...]
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