IAAF Conference & Annual Awards Dinner heads home to Birmingham in major new chapter for the independent aftermarket.  The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced that its flagship annual Conference & Awards Dinner will relocate to The Vox at Resorts World Birmingham on Thursday 3 December, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter ...

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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has secured a meeting with the Department for Transport (DfT) to discuss the MOT fee, marking a significant breakthrough in its campaign for a review of a charge that has remained unchanged for Class 4 vehicles since 2010. The meeting follows sustained industry pressure over rising operating costs and concerns ...

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Jayar Car Parts is delighted to announce the opening of its newest branch in Spalding. Located at Enterprise Way in Pinchbeck, the two-unit site marks a significant milestone for the family-run independent motor factor, expanding the Jayar network to 50 sites and 72 overall with the addition of Independent Motor Factors’ branches. Spalding Branch Manager, ...

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febi at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026.  Experience All Around the Wheel like never before. At this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, febi will present one of the most comprehensive replacement parts offerings in the Independent Aftermarket – and unveil the next chapter of its long-term All Around the Wheel campaign. Following the successful introduction of the campaign earlier ...

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OSRAM Automotive to ensure customers are ‘Road Ready’ at Automechanika Frankfurt.   Original equipment (OE) manufacturer and renowned lighting specialist, OSRAM Automotive, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Europe’s leading aftermarket event, Automechanika Frankfurt from 8th – 12th September 2026. OSRAM Automotive will be found in hall 4.1 on stand E15, with a theme of being ...

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ELTA to Showcase the Strength of Lucas at Automechanika Frankfurt.  ELTA Automotive will be attending Automechanika Frankfurt this September, supporting the Lucas Automotive stand and demonstrating why one of the aftermarket’s most recognisable brands continues to evolve for today’s workshops and distributors. Visitors can find the Lucas stand in Hall 3.0, Stand F51. Designed to ...

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LIQUI MOLY presents solutions for the workshop of tomorrow at Automechanika.  Workshop solutions, product safety and new additives characterize this year’s appearance at the world’s leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket Today’s workshops are facing the challenge of maintaining increasingly complex vehicle technology efficiently and at the same time operating economically. Solutions are required ...

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Intermotor Group returns to Automechanika Frankfurt 2026.  Intermotor Group is set to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, taking place from 8th–12th September at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, where it will showcase its extensive product portfolio, engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence to visitors from across the globe. Trusted for generations and powered by the future, Intermotor is a ...

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Think Car to help workshops tackle diagnostic and data access challenges at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026.  Think Car UK is set to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, showcasing its AI-powered THINKTOOL 394 and 399 diagnostic tools, VAG Secure Gateway access and remote technical support service, alongside its wider range of workshop equipment, to help technicians work ...

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Meet AVA and the entire Nissens Group at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 and discover how to turn aftermarket change into your advantage. In a rapidly evolving aftermarket, AVA stands for clever, reliable, and efficient thermal solutions. Combining decades of expertise with a strong European presence, AVA delivers competitively positioned products that address real market needs. Visit ...

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