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Lahti's Jeep
Leominster, MA
405 Reviews
OUR HISTORY:
Edward and Tyyne Lahti, a couple of young Finnish immigrants, founded the Lahti family business in 1928. Ed had received about ten years of orientation to the automobile business as a laborer in new vehicle manufacturing plants in the Cleveland area. Having learned the trade of metalworking, the thought of using this skill independently became an exciting idea, which eventually led the young couple to Leominster to open their very own auto body repair shop. And so it began, Leominster's first body shop, then known as "Fix-It Auto Body." Their reputation grew as quality service satisfied local residents. Their motto was "If we can't fix it, give it away."
The early years were not easy years; first the Depression, and then World War II. The war became frightening in a very personal way when their oldest son, Edwin, was drafted into military service and shipped to the Far East. By this time, there were three other little ones at home: Benjamin, Daniel, and Rachel, requiring Edward and Tyyne's attention as well. The end of the war, however, brought a sense of joy and serenity, and even success. Their son was delivered safely home from the jaws of the enemy and was working in the family business with his dad.
As the years passed, the business grew. Used cars were added and by the fifties, the Lahti's had acquired a new car franchise selling Nash vehicles. By the time the sixties rolled around, the two younger sons, Benjamin and Daniel, had also decided to pursue their careers in the family business.
It wasn't long before a merger of Nash and Hudson companies became known as American Motors, manufacturing interesting new products like Ramblers and later more exciting cars like Javelins and AMXs. By 1970, American Motors owned Jeep and consequently, the Lahti Dealership was on a whole new course. Later, American Motors consolidated forces with Renault to produce passenger cars, but Chrysler Corporation bought it all in 1987.
Long before this time, the elder Lahti's had relinquished control of the business to their three sons, each one overseeing specific areas of the business. Unfortunately, life consists of valley experiences as well as mountaintop. Beginning in the fall of 1992, the family found themselves in the valley for a year and a half, suffering the loss of both parents and their younger brother, Dan. However, life did go on.
In February of 2002, Benjamin's Son-in-Law, Jason Fournier, joined the business. With his arrival, Lahti's has entered into it's third generation and into the age of e-commerce.
The evolution of a family business from 1928 to the twenty-first century, a period of mind-boggling technological advances, makes for quite an adventure story. However, there are some things that do not change - must not change! The Lahti family is proud of its Christian heritage, with a personal philosophy as well as a business philosophy: that a faith in the Sovereign God is foundational to the success in all aspects of life.
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Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 AM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Sunday Closed
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May 17, 2025
best car buying experience ever! So honest, caring and fun. Great deals on vehicles and trade ins. They maximize all savings to give to their customers and trust you get the best dea So honest, caring and fun. Great deals on vehicles and trade ins. They maximize all savings to give to their customers and trust you get the best deal right off the bat. Great people and they set the bar for everyone else. Go see them. More
by Jackson B.
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Mike Sales Manager , Dianne Lozeau
March 28, 2025
Great team at this dealership! I just got my second Jeep from them and couldn't be happier with the entire process. They are knowledgeable and straightforward with no feeling of be I just got my second Jeep from them and couldn't be happier with the entire process. They are knowledgeable and straightforward with no feeling of being pushed to buy until you are ready, while making sure you get everything you need and want in your car. Highly recommend seeing them if you are in the market. More
by jperham
Employees Worked With
Ron Booth, Dianne Lozeau
November 27, 2024
Worked with Dianne Lozeau on getting a new JEEP, of which she found not only what I wanted but more of A vehicle than I expected. She made the purchase and Trade-In very smooth and effortless; I have purchas she found not only what I wanted but more of A vehicle than I expected. She made the purchase and Trade-In very smooth and effortless; I have purchased about 5 vehicles from Lahtis before and each time has gone very well. and in owning the JEEPs the service on them has been 5 stars as well, the sales group at Lahtis is most definitely a Top-Notch group. More
by ranwhenparked
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
November 14, 2024
Easiest and fastest transaction ever. Friendly, no pressure, intimate atmosphere. The place is a short throw from just about everywhere in Massachusetts. Friendly, no pressure, intimate atmosphere. The place is a short throw from just about everywhere in Massachusetts. More
by Brinkmanman5
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
October 05, 2024
Dianne and the team were phenomenal. They got me in and out with a new Jeep on the same day and got me the best deal I could get. Lahti's is a one of a kind dealership you can trust. They got me in and out with a new Jeep on the same day and got me the best deal I could get. Lahti's is a one of a kind dealership you can trust. More
by Paul
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Dianne Lozeau
