ABRA Auto Body & Glass News

Founded: 1984

Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, ABRA is a leading provider of vehicle repair services specializing in collision repair, paintless dent removal, and auto glass repair and replacement.

Jerry’s Abra has provided and sponsored uniforms for technical college students in the community.
March 12th, 2024
As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, a Jerry’s Abra, located in Mankato, MN, serves as a role model for traditional male-oriented business who want to attract and retain great females.
March 7th, 2024
As the Abra family of collision repair facilities celebrates their 40th anniversary, Kelly has completed a full-circle lap to return to the network where he began his career as a technician.
March 1st, 2024
Abra embarks on a new chapter with the launch of its Another Mile, Another Milestone campaign.
January 23rd, 2024
Mike Brown, Doug Sharp and Chet Lockwood were recently named winners of the Abra Top Gun Award at the Driven Brands U.S. collision conference in Kissimmee, FL.
October 20th, 2023
From the front lines of Vietnam to the front desk of a collision repair facility, Kedrick Johnson knows that commitment to a team, supporting those around you and focusing on a mission are what keep you alive – and make you successful.
October 18th, 2023
October 12th, 2023
Geri and Jerry Kottschade, owner of Jerry’s Abra in Mankato, MN are earning accolades and accomplishments in collision repair.
October 9th, 2023
Jerry’s Abra Auto Body & Glass, a locally owned and operated collision repair center located in Mankato, Minnesota, announced today it had donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.
September 29th, 2023
The excitement of summer may be fading, but Abra Bismarck is finding ways to keep their community engaged and entertained.
September 11th, 2023
Abra, kadabra, Kedrick and Louann. Although the saying doesn’t go quite like that, it took on a similar form for two industry experts and longstanding franchisees in Minnesota.
September 8th, 2023
StarTribune recently announced its 2023 National Standard Setters for top workplaces in the state of Minnesota and Abra Auto Body was fortunate enough to grace the list.
August 11th, 2023
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As the sound of neighborhood fireworks begins to gradually fade, the celebration continued for Abra Brookings who recently co-sponsored Dacotah Bank Center’s annual Uncle Sam Jam Celebration event.
July 28th, 2023
As the saying goes, the families that repair together, stay together.
May 17th, 2023
Abra Auto Body Duluth, a locally owned and operated collision repair facility located in Duluth, Minnesota, has provided and sponsored uniforms for technical college students in the community.
May 10th, 2023
Following International Women’s Day on Wednesday, March 8, Abra salutes the women who keep the wheels turning – literally.
March 23rd, 2023
Former ABRA franchisee, and most recently, ABRA’s vice president of franchise services and operations, Mark Wahlin, announces his retirement.
February 1st, 2023
Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body, a locally owned and operated collision repair facility in Mankato, Minnesota, has donated $4,800 directly to the Alzheimer’s Association.
November 16th, 2022
ABRA has a longstanding history of supporting the nation’s veterans and active-duty military, with many franchise owners and employees who are veterans themselves.
November 10th, 2022
ABRA Rapid City recently welcomed over 150 attendees into their facility for an open house event.
August 2nd, 2022
In various ABRA Auto Body locations around the country, some facility owners are turning to solar power to decrease their environmental footprint and grow their bottom line.
April 25th, 2022
ABRA Auto Body Repair of America, a collision repairer, marks outstanding 2021 performance at its annual Summit in Phoenix, Arizona, following a two-year hiatus.
April 12th, 2022
At ABRA Auto Body locations around the country, women are leading the charge in delivering the highest-quality repairs and excellent customer service.
March 8th, 2022
ABRA Auto Body Repair of America announced its expansion in South Dakota with the opening of ABRA Brookings, located at 305 5th Street S., Brookings, South Dakota, 57006.
February 1st, 2022
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ABRA Auto Body Repair of America announced its expansion in Colorado with the opening of ABRA Fort Collins.
January 27th, 2022
ABRA Auto Body Repair of America announced its expansion in South Dakota with the opening of ABRA Mitchell.
January 20th, 2022
ABRA Auto Body Repair of America announced its expansion in North Dakota with the opening of ABRA Mandan.
January 13th, 2022
The presentation was held at the ABRA Woodstock in Woodstock, GA.  The deserving family was selected by Never Alone charity, which works to fight hunger among Atlanta-area residents.
September 22nd, 2021
ABRA Auto Body Repair of America, a leading premier collision repairer, is celebrating the team at ABRA Mankato for attaining 30 consecutive years in I-CAR’s Gold Class program.
September 16th, 2021
ABRA Auto Body Repair of America, a leading premier collision repairer, is celebrating its growth as ABRA Grand Rapids moves into a brand new 22,500 square foot state-of-the-art facility.
August 19th, 2021
Driven Brands Collision, home to collision repair networks, ABRA Auto Body Repair of America, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA, announces strong operational performance.
August 5th, 2021
ABRA Auto Body Repair of America is celebrating its growth as the company added four new shops to its network.
January 28th, 2021
Driven Brands, North America’s leading group of automotive aftermarket brands, today announced its acquisition of ABRA Automotive Systems LP, the franchising subsidiary of ABRA Auto Body Repair of America (‘ABRA’).
October 2nd, 2019

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