Following its recent launch, the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Mike Owen to manage its new garage section.

Owen is the former chairman for the Retail Motor Industry Federation's Independent Garage Association, which is in direct competition for members with the IAAF.

In his new role as speciliast head of section, Owen will look at attracting garages to become members of the IAAF-G.

Past president, Quintin Cornforth said: “We are pleased to announce that Mike Owen, a revered and passionate representative of the independent garage sector has joined the IAAF team to head up our garage section.

"Mike is known as a no-nonsense personality whose experience in this particular role is second to none and he unquestionably fulfils all of our criteria for this position within IAAF-G."