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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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June 18, 2015
Orange you glad to have a Jeep! I went in to the dealer looking for a quality, reliable, 4WD, vehicle...in my price range. Little did I know that I would find the cutest orange Reneg I went in to the dealer looking for a quality, reliable, 4WD, vehicle...in my price range. Little did I know that I would find the cutest orange Renegade, zipp, and roomy, and it fits my 6foot-4 husband. It was the easiest purchase ever. Dianne listened to everything we needed and everything we wanted. It's my first Jeep, but I'm guessing it's not my last! More
by Nicnarf
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
June 17, 2015
Ease of purchase. All I will say is we all have a family Doctor and a family Dentist. I have a family Automobile Sales person and Dealership that I keep going to over t All I will say is we all have a family Doctor and a family Dentist. I have a family Automobile Sales person and Dealership that I keep going to over the years. Fred Perla is the Sales Rep and I highly recommend when you go to Lahti's you ask for Fred. You won't regret it at all. More
by Utility1
Employees Worked With
Fred Perla
June 13, 2015
2015 Jeep Compass Very happy with our new Compass. Dianne is a joy to work with. She picked out the right car for us..Lahti's is a great dealership. Dianne and everyone Very happy with our new Compass. Dianne is a joy to work with. She picked out the right car for us..Lahti's is a great dealership. Dianne and everyone treats you like a person, not pressuring you into a sale. Thank you, Dianne. More
by topant
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
June 12, 2015
Amazing service and cars! My husband and I just purchased our 6th Jeep vehicle from Lahiti's. We have and alway go to Lahiti's and Dianne Lozeau is our sales woman. Dianne My husband and I just purchased our 6th Jeep vehicle from Lahiti's. We have and alway go to Lahiti's and Dianne Lozeau is our sales woman. Dianne was amazing, answered all my questions and had me in my dream Jeep in a week. Their customer service is outstanding. More
by Diana0403
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
June 12, 2015
2015 compass Our salesperson was excellent. She anticipated our needs. Showing us cars and pointing our the things we asked for in the car. Answered all question. Our salesperson was excellent. She anticipated our needs. Showing us cars and pointing our the things we asked for in the car. Answered all question. More
by Lamb1492
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
June 09, 2015
2015 Jeep Cherokee I have been a customer of Lahti's for the past 35+ years. Each experience has been positive. Their service is outstanding. Fred Perla was extremely he I have been a customer of Lahti's for the past 35+ years. Each experience has been positive. Their service is outstanding. Fred Perla was extremely helpful in finding the right vehicle for me. He knew what I wanted. He suggested a few features I hadn't considered. I looked at one vehicle and it is a perfect fit. Thank you, Fred. I will be back. More
by Comfort
Employees Worked With
Fred Perla
May 31, 2015
1st Car purchase Jason Fournier was very helpful & did all he could to ensure I was pleased with my purchase . He personally made sure things that needed to be fixed w Jason Fournier was very helpful & did all he could to ensure I was pleased with my purchase . He personally made sure things that needed to be fixed were taken care of . More
by evazquez12
Employees Worked With
Jason Fournier, Fred Perla, Dianne Lozeau
May 26, 2015
2015 Jeep Wrangler My experience at Lahti's Jeep was wonderful. Everyone who works there is very approachable and willing to help. I bought my jeep from Diane, and she m My experience at Lahti's Jeep was wonderful. Everyone who works there is very approachable and willing to help. I bought my jeep from Diane, and she made me feel very comfortable. Diane was willing to work with us in order to meet our needs and we ended up with a great deal. I highly recommend this dealership and plan on buying all my future jeeps from them as well!! More
by J.Martin
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
May 25, 2015
Tried them all I had a 2012 Jeep JKU. Loved it until one day I took it for a ride in my back yard. And it got stuck in the snow. I had to get a tow truck to get me o I had a 2012 Jeep JKU. Loved it until one day I took it for a ride in my back yard. And it got stuck in the snow. I had to get a tow truck to get me out. I traded it for a Dodge Avenger. Two months after driving it around I wanted my Jeep back. I tried to trade it in everywhere. I took it to Lahti's and I wanted a Jeep JK Willy's. I wasn't able to get into what I wanted due to what I owed on the Avenger. But they was able to get me into a 2014 Trailhawk. Cherokee. I picked it up last Thursday. So happy to get out of a car and back into a Jeep. More
by Thumper291
Employees Worked With
Dianne Lozeau
May 20, 2015
Fantastic car-buying experience I had a great car-buying experience with Brian Long at Lahti's Jeep - he was knowledgeable, accommodating, understanding and patient when it came to h I had a great car-buying experience with Brian Long at Lahti's Jeep - he was knowledgeable, accommodating, understanding and patient when it came to helping me find just the right vehicle and helping it fit in my budget. I am very much in love with my new Jeep Patriot and will absolutely recommend Brian and Lahti's to friends and family. More
by nikkig61576
Employees Worked With
Brian Long
