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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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August 09, 2019
Purchased wrangler lease Great experience. Dealer coordinated entire lease via email and phone calls. In and out of the finance department in less than 20 minutes! Highly reco Great experience. Dealer coordinated entire lease via email and phone calls. In and out of the finance department in less than 20 minutes! Highly recommend checking the dealership out. More
by Joeb1234
Employees Worked With
London, Jake Newcomb
August 02, 2019
Best experience ever!! This is the first time I purchased a Jeep and I am soooooooo happy I did. Not only am I happy with the vehicle but the respect, patience and customer This is the first time I purchased a Jeep and I am soooooooo happy I did. Not only am I happy with the vehicle but the respect, patience and customer service was absolutely fantastic. Everyone , I mean everyone was so helpful and pleasant!! When it is time for me to get another vehicle I will most certainly come here!!! More
by espanoL9
Employees Worked With
London, Paul and Jay the GM, Markeis Nelson
July 24, 2019
Purchase of a new JL Started off rough but Jamie, Jake and London got it all pulled together!! Much respect for this dealership!! Treated me great even though I was diffic Started off rough but Jamie, Jake and London got it all pulled together!! Much respect for this dealership!! Treated me great even though I was difficult to deal with. I will be a lifelong customer! Thank you for your patience and professionalism!! More
by LWells
Employees Worked With
Jamie. London, Jake Newcomb
July 24, 2019
Excellent! Best experience buying a vehicle ! I highly recommend anyone buying a Jeep to visit Lahtis Jeep . Jacob , Jaimie and London are experienced and show i Best experience buying a vehicle ! I highly recommend anyone buying a Jeep to visit Lahtis Jeep . Jacob , Jaimie and London are experienced and show it by how they get things done . Very smooth transaction pleased with my experience! More
by crgmcgth
Employees Worked With
Jaimie , London , Jake Newcomb
June 19, 2019
Great family oriented dealership. Jake the sales rep and London the finance manager were so helpful, taking the time to explain each step of the process. Thank you so much! Jake the sales rep and London the finance manager were so helpful, taking the time to explain each step of the process. Thank you so much! More
by Melissa
Employees Worked With
London, Jake Newcomb
May 03, 2019
stress free experience in purchase of new jeep i recently purchased a 2019 jeep grand cherokee from lahtis jeep in leominster and was very happy with the entire process. it was a no pressure,no s i recently purchased a 2019 jeep grand cherokee from lahtis jeep in leominster and was very happy with the entire process. it was a no pressure,no sales pitch experience that went off without a hitch.cant say enough about ivan vargas the salesman i had the pleasure to work with. ivan took care of everything for me and delivered on time as promissed.patrick and ron are also very accomodating and very helpful. i would highly recommend this dealership and ask for ivan he will take good care of you. More
by skiguy1952
Employees Worked With
Ron Booth, Patrick Read, Ivan Vargas
March 27, 2019
Love my new to me 2015 Grand Cherokee!! Lahtis is the place to go and Jake Newcomb is the guy to go to!! I owned an ‘11 grand Cherokee Laredo. Needed lots of repairs. Asked about a trade in Lahtis is the place to go and Jake Newcomb is the guy to go to!! I owned an ‘11 grand Cherokee Laredo. Needed lots of repairs. Asked about a trade in value on the day I was going to have everything repaired. Came back with a great deal. Asked what was available. And bought a used ‘15 grand Cherokee Limited. LOADED!! Drove home with it that day. I couldn’t have been happier. Thank you Lahtis. Thank you Jake. More
by Cherokeegirl88
Employees Worked With
Girls at the service desk!! ????, Jake Newcomb
January 29, 2019
Excellent Service We just purchased a 2019 Jeep Wrangler from Ivan Vargas at Lahti’s Jeep. Ivan was very attentive, listening to exactly what we were looking for in the We just purchased a 2019 Jeep Wrangler from Ivan Vargas at Lahti’s Jeep. Ivan was very attentive, listening to exactly what we were looking for in the vehicle and at the price that we wanted. We shopped around at the larger dealers however Lahti’s was able to meet our lowest price and offer greater service. Highly recommend anyone looking to buy a Jeep to go see Ivan! More
by Tina
Employees Worked With
Ivan Vargas
January 13, 2019
2016 Jeep Wrangler - Amazing Experience I had been searching for a Wrangler for quite some time in a specific color. I stumbled upon Lahti’s Jeep. I am from out of state so I contacted the c I had been searching for a Wrangler for quite some time in a specific color. I stumbled upon Lahti’s Jeep. I am from out of state so I contacted the company. From the beginning they were very helpful. Jake was able to answer all of my questions and very patient. He was willing to assist via phone before I took the hour drive to see the Jeep. After several phone calls and emails with Jake I scheduled time with him for a test drive. Within a week I was a new Jeep owner. I love my Jeep!! Lahti’s Jeep is worth the drive and super friendly service. More
by prebs07
Employees Worked With
Jake Newcomb
January 09, 2019
Awesome Experience. The buying process of my new Patriot was easy and painless. Lahti's Jeep and Jacob Newcomb were very patient with me and was able to work with me so The buying process of my new Patriot was easy and painless. Lahti's Jeep and Jacob Newcomb were very patient with me and was able to work with me so I can get the Jeep I wanted. The longest part of the whole process was waiting for my bank and paper work from them. This was by far the best experience I have had with a dealership. More
by James.Woods75
Employees Worked With
Jake Newcomb
