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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
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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 06, 2023
I had a great experience with Lahti Jeep. Dianne was more than helpful and friendly with my recent purchase of a 2013 Jeep Compass. The level of professionalism with Dianne and JC is second Dianne was more than helpful and friendly with my recent purchase of a 2013 Jeep Compass. The level of professionalism with Dianne and JC is second to none. I highly recommend this dealership. Larry C. More
by LM1983
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau, Justin Cabezas
February 15, 2023
professional and efficient! Diane made it the easiest i have ever had to purchase a new vehicle. ill never car shop anyplace other than lahti’s. Diane made it the easiest i have ever had to purchase a new vehicle. ill never car shop anyplace other than lahti’s. More
by abb
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
January 02, 2023
Dianne L. handled my trade-in and purchase with a professional attitude and treated me as if I were her only client. I will be back to purchase and will happi handled my trade-in and purchase with a professional attitude and treated me as if I were her only client. I will be back to purchase and will happily refer my friends and associates to purchase at Lahtis. More
by cheddah
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
November 07, 2022
I had a very good experience with Diane and Lahti’s. They were very friendly and professional and answered all my questions, helping me find the Jeep that was right for me They were very friendly and professional and answered all my questions, helping me find the Jeep that was right for me More
by amstel92
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
August 01, 2022
What a great experience and pleasure it was working with Jacob and JC directly and everyone else there was amazing as well….no pressure at all and always felt welcomed. Highly recommend going down to Lahti’ Jacob and JC directly and everyone else there was amazing as well….no pressure at all and always felt welcomed. Highly recommend going down to Lahti’s for your next purchase. More
by deb7271
Employees Worked With
Jake Newcomb, Justin Cabezas
