Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa

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Phone: (651) 224-6207

Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa is a former associate editor at FenderBender and ABRN. He has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and has covered various beats beyond collision repair news such as politics, education, sports, and religion. His first car was a silver 2009 Chrysler Sebring, which he nicknamed the Enterprise because he’s a Star Trek fan. He now drives a 2014 Jeep Cherokee in order to tolerate Minnesota winters.

Female Mechanic

WINning for Collision: The Story of the Women’s Industry Network

Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa

March 20, 2025

Helping one of the most underrepresented people in the collision repair industry succeed and grow in the field is the mission of this organization.

LaMettry's Collision & Glass

Quality Collision Group Shifts Branding Strategy in Minnesota

Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa

Feb. 21, 2025

Since its founding more than four years ago, until now the consolidator’s branding convention has been unchallenged.

TCC Plano Location

Snap Shop: Texas Collision Centers Plano '2.0'

Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa

Feb. 7, 2025

This location is now part of a growing MSO.

Ice Road

Atlanta Body Shops Busy After Snowfall

Abdulla Gaafarelkhalifa

Jan. 27, 2025

One shop manager said he saw a 25% uptick in business.