IAAF

The Independent Garage Association has added its voice to calls for the government to raise the minimum MOT fee. MOT fees have remained unchanged for 16 years despite significant increases […]

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is calling for a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85. Under current regulations £54.85 is the maximum MOT fee, but the IAAF believes this […]

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation will launch the Aftermarket Skills Passport at this year’s UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026. The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 takes place at […]

The IAAF has restated its calls to mandate the SERMI scheme in the UK to ensure its full benefits are realised. It believes that while the scheme remains voluntary, it […]

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is launching new tiered options to offer greater support to members. It will introduce a new structured membership in January 2026 to help more […]

The IAAF has called on the UK government to mandate SERMI (the Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information) to ensure it benefits independent repairers. SERMI, which has been approved to launch […]

MOT prices need to rise to keep pace with inflation and their growing complexity, according to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). It says MOTs need to evolve to reflect […]

The shortlist for this year’s Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards has been announced. The Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards, organised by the IAAF and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, recognised […]

IAAF Enrichment Days have been launched to tackle the skills gap in the sector by promoting the automotive aftermarket to schools and colleges. As part of the new initiative, which […]

A new government campaign has been launched warning UK motorists about the dangers of buying fake car parts. ‘Fake Always Breaks’ is being led by the government’s Intellectual Property Office […]

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has enhanced its support package for over 3,000 independent garage members by offering access to The Motor Ombudsman’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service. ​This […]

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 […]