"The independent aftermarket sector is the UK's largest provider of affordable mobility."
And you were thinking motor factors just sell wiper blades, oil filters and spark plugs. But that's Mark Field's point, of course. The chief executive of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) believes it's their ability to source and sell these and other essential car parts at competitive prices that helps make motoring affordable for millions of people.
According to estimates by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the sector is worth approximately £28 billion and employs around 350,000 people in the UK.
