Finally, we have East Coast College on stage for another panel discussion. They are discussing how we can help to shape the future of the aftermarket. #IAAF2024 #

The IAAF Golf Day begins!⛳️ Good luck to everyone participating today, we are looking forward to seeing who wins the awards later on. 🏆 A big thank you to our sponsor Alliance Automotive Group! #IAAF2024

Congratulations to the team at BM Catalysts for winning the IAAF Golf Day yesterday! ⛳️

Congratulations to our team runner up, Hamerville, at yesterday’s IAAF Golf Day!⛳️

The winner of the IAAF Golf Day nearest pin award goes to Rob Gillham, Hamerville.⛳️

The winner of the IAAF Golf Day longest drive award goes to Will Fry, SMP Europe.⛳️

The winner of the IAAF Golf Day Best individual player award goes to Marko Wowczyna, Niterra.⛳️

The winners of the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, have been announced, with the industry’s very best being celebrated. iaaf.co.uk/news/automecha…

The IAAF successfully hosted its very first Summer Conference on 12th June at the prestigious Belfry Hotel and Spa, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to discuss key themes and challenges within the automotive aftermarket sector. iaaf.co.uk/news/iaaf-host…

Who won the Aftermarket Cup? ⛳ F️ind out here 👇 iaaf.co.uk/news/who-won-t…

The UK is leading the charge with BEVs making up 18% of new car sales! Across the EU5, BEV registrations increased by about 5,000 units, reaching 89,094 in May, up from 84,285 in April. Now, BEVs account for 12% of all new car sales in the EU5 🌍 #IAAF #ElectricVehicles

New car registrations in May 2024 were mixed across the EU5 countries. Spain saw a +3.4% increase compared to May 2023, while Germany had the biggest decline at -4.3%. Overall, the EU5 had 761,752 new car registrations in May, a -2.5% drop from last year 📉 #IAAF

Good news: The risk of insolvency is pretty low for automotive professionals, with 42% saying there's "no risk" in June 2024. However, 17% are unsure, which means more training & tools are needed for managing the business side. #IAAF #AutomotiveIndustry #InsolvencyRisk

Since May 2022, there's been a huge spike in demand for customer service skills in the auto world. By June 2024, 26.5% of pros reported a high demand for these skills. Manual skills are a close second with 17.6%. #IAAF #AutomotiveIndustry #SkillsInDemand #CustomerService

Did you know? The Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Order (MVBEO) lets independent repairers service your car, even during the warranty period.  #IAAFMyths

Under MVBEO, independent repairers can access necessary software and OEM parts, including those once considered 'captive.' Your car, your choice! #IAAFMyths

Independent repairers can buy the same tools and equipment as main dealers. Equal access, better service! #IAAFMyths

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) will press the new Labour government on protecting the rights of motorists and freedoms for businesses in the independent automotive aftermarket. iaaf.co.uk/news/next-uk-g…

Independent workshops can access and update digital service records for free, thanks to EU regulation 2018/858, still valid post-Brexit. #IAAFMyths

Renowned comedian and television presenter Dara O Briain will be the headline entertainer at the 2024 IAAF Awards Dinner headline sponsored by Alliance Automotive Group (AAG). iaaf.co.uk/news/dara-o-br…