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Lahti's Jeep
Leominster, MA
407 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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April 07, 2017
Buying a new Jeep . My sales person Diane Lozeau is the best ever. Love her. I have bought 4 brand new jeeps from her now and never a problem. She knows her stuff and . My sales person Diane Lozeau is the best ever. Love her. I have bought 4 brand new jeeps from her now and never a problem. She knows her stuff and explains everything. She made sure I knew everything I needed to no . She is the best. Friendly, courteous and caring. I will never go to anyone else to buy from. More
by colleen gannon
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
April 04, 2017
Dianne is the Best!!! This is the second Jeep I have purchased from Lahti's. Dianne helped me out both time. She is my go to person. She helped me find the Jeep I wanted an This is the second Jeep I have purchased from Lahti's. Dianne helped me out both time. She is my go to person. She helped me find the Jeep I wanted and when I drove off the lot my grin was as big as the Wrangler I was driving. Please if you find yourself looking for a new or used Jeep see Dianne. 6 STARS. More
by Thumper291
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
March 27, 2017
Great job! I arrived at Lahti's knowing exactly what Jeep I wanted, and Markeis was able to make that happen. The process went smoothe from the start and I see m I arrived at Lahti's knowing exactly what Jeep I wanted, and Markeis was able to make that happen. The process went smoothe from the start and I see myself going back for future purchases. More
by Nmcinnis
Employees Worked With
Markeis Nelson
February 23, 2017
Great experience No problems , easy to deal with, friendly. Markies was awesome to deal with. Got a very fair price and they really worked with us to make the deal wo No problems , easy to deal with, friendly. Markies was awesome to deal with. Got a very fair price and they really worked with us to make the deal work. More
by NewJeepowner
Employees Worked With
Markeis Nelson
February 18, 2017
Great feeling Its nice to see the same sales person you purchased from 13 years earlier, that speaks for itself how they treat their employees. Dianne has been our Its nice to see the same sales person you purchased from 13 years earlier, that speaks for itself how they treat their employees. Dianne has been our salesperson and she makes you feel at home when you are with her through the buying process and makes sure you are happy and comfortable. You can not find people like that at the big mega dealerships. Hats off to Dianne and Lahti's. More
by Ralph Provencher
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
February 13, 2017
Markeis Nelson ⭐️ We recently purchased a Jeep Renegade. Our 7th purchase from Lahti's. We can always count on superb, honest service here. It has been a pleasure wo We recently purchased a Jeep Renegade. Our 7th purchase from Lahti's. We can always count on superb, honest service here. It has been a pleasure working with Markeis. He is energetic and thoughtful throughout our transaction. We tend to trade our cars every 2-3 years and would definitely hope to work with him again. More
by Jeepers5253
Employees Worked With
Markeis Nelson
January 30, 2017
Lahti's isn't always number one! Just bought my third Jeep from Fred Perla. It is so nice to walk into Lahti's and see the same faces year after year. Fred made the entire process so Just bought my third Jeep from Fred Perla. It is so nice to walk into Lahti's and see the same faces year after year. Fred made the entire process so easy. Thank you Fred and Lahti's! More
by Kc42km@comcast.net
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Ann, Fred Perla
January 29, 2017
Awesome job again!!!! This is my 5 jeep , 4th one from lahtis jeep what an excellent experience !! Dianne treated us like family and had great knowledge of the vehicle! T This is my 5 jeep , 4th one from lahtis jeep what an excellent experience !! Dianne treated us like family and had great knowledge of the vehicle! Thanks again lahtis jeep!! The salters More
by Salter
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
January 27, 2017
Wonderful, Stress-Free Experience! I recently purchased a 2017 Jeep Wrangler from Lahti's. I worked with Markeis Nelson, who was extremely informative and friendly. I had been searchi I recently purchased a 2017 Jeep Wrangler from Lahti's. I worked with Markeis Nelson, who was extremely informative and friendly. I had been searching for a new Wrangler months and Markeis was most helpful in answering my questions. I feel like he went above and beyond to get me the exact Jeep I wanted. I didn't feel pressured to buy and he did not try to sell me a Jeep with features I didn't want. I would highly recommend Lahti's to friends and family. I absolutely LOVE my new vehicle and have been enjoying the comments I am getting on my beautiful Jeep. Thank you Lahti's and Markeis for a wonderful experience! Sincerely, Karen Murphy More
by Georgia Love
Employees Worked With
Ron Booth, Markeis Nelson
January 18, 2017
My 3rd Jeep! Purchased my third Jeep this week from salesperson Brian Long. I think 3 Jeeps from the same salesperson is testimony to this man! It's a Jeep thing Purchased my third Jeep this week from salesperson Brian Long. I think 3 Jeeps from the same salesperson is testimony to this man! It's a Jeep thing! Thanks Brian! More
by Marthaq
Employees Worked With
Brian Long
