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REMA TIP TOP joins IAAF
- 13/06/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive equipment and consumables supplier REMA TIP TOP UK has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) membership. REMA TIP TOP, with a group turnover of £106m and parent company to the likes of Van Line, Quest Consumables and ABRACS Abrasives, supplies workshop consumables, abrasives, [...] -
IAAF calls for ‘smart regulation’
- 04/06/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has called for new regulations to support vehicle owners and operators who want to select their own repairers. It argues that removing this choice adds cost to motorist while also having a negative impact on the UK independent repair sector. The IAAF [...] -
Election announcement – IAAF ‘welcomes opportunity to engage’
- 23/05/2024
- Posted by: Bob Malkowski
- Category: News
The IAAF has issued a statement ahead of the upcoming UK election, to be held on 4 July. The IAAF 4 July election statement emphasises the IAAF's willing to engage with all political parties and MPs. IAAF chief executive, Mark Field, issued the statement which touched upon key topics such as right to repair, [...] -
IAAF launches parts advisor training programme
- 28/03/2024
- Posted by: Bob Malkowski
- Category: News
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has launched a new training programme aimed at supporting UK based motor factors, parts distributors, suppliers and garages. The Pro-active Parts Advisor Programme uses a mixture of virtual classroom training, coaching and one-to-one support. Parts advisors [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...] -
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 [...]