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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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March 25, 2024
Lahti’s is amazing! I bought my first Jeep through them 7 years ago and always had them service it. I just traded it in and got a new one. Jacqui in service had a lot t I bought my first Jeep through them 7 years ago and always had them service it. I just traded it in and got a new one. Jacqui in service had a lot to do with that decision. She has always gone above and beyond to help me. The manager Ron has always done the same. I can now add sales person Dianne and finance’s Bob to that list. Diane was a joy to work with, I never felt pressured, she was fun, kind and patient! Bob help me get a great loan with payments lower than I expected. I love Lahti’s! More
by tf1111
Employees Worked With
Jacqui in service and finance’s Bob, Ron Booth, Dianne Lozeau
March 09, 2024
My husband & I just bought our 5th Jeep from this dealership & we want to thank all the great folks at Lahti's Jeep, especially Jake, our salesman, Bob in finance, Mike & Dave, & all the people in pa dealership & we want to thank all the great folks at Lahti's Jeep, especially Jake, our salesman, Bob in finance, Mike & Dave, & all the people in parts & service too. They are all knowledgeable and professional and they are also really nice people and we couldn’t be happier with our experience there! More
by Judybird111
Employees Worked With
Managers Mike & Dave , Ron Booth, Jake Newcomb
February 29, 2024
This is the second Jeep Wrangler we have purchased from Diane and Lahti's. Diane communicated with us throughout the process, and provided us with a great overall experience. Jay and his crew are top not Diane and Lahti's. Diane communicated with us throughout the process, and provided us with a great overall experience. Jay and his crew are top notch. More
by AP
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
February 25, 2024
The dealership has had my car since 11/09/2023. It's now almost March of 2024. There is little to no communication as to when it might be fixed. They gave me a loaner vehicle from November to Janua It's now almost March of 2024. There is little to no communication as to when it might be fixed. They gave me a loaner vehicle from November to January and I've been barely making it to work since. I haven't had a valid inspection sticker since Ocotober of 2023. This car is an absolute piece of junk and it's almost as if it's been confiscated. I've reached out a week ago requesting documents for a lawyer to look at to see if I can do anything to cut ties with these people and this car, and they still have not sent all of the requested paperwork. Please send me the repair orders I asked for. And give me an ETA if when I can have my car back. More
by tsullivan17
Employees Worked With
Jason Fournier
January 29, 2024
Walked in to look at a vehicle I saw online, unfortunately it was sold already, but my sales agent RJ say down and asked me what I was looking for in my new vehicle and price. Not only did he ge unfortunately it was sold already, but my sales agent RJ say down and asked me what I was looking for in my new vehicle and price. Not only did he get me everything I wanted in my vehicle he also got me in my price range. He did not try to sell me a more expensive car, rather one that was in my price range with all the options I wanted. All the guys there were super friendly and go above and beyond! More
by Stephanie L
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RJ
