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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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May 20, 2021
Diane was an absolute joy to work with! This was by far the easiest car buying process I have ever gone through! Everyone I made contact with worked to make sure I was aware of all my options and made sure the easiest car buying process I have ever gone through! Everyone I made contact with worked to make sure I was aware of all my options and made sure I had the lowest price possible. More
by Grace
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Dianne Lozeau
May 20, 2021
Jeff Newcomb was professional, knowledgeable and end user friendly. We were comfortable throughout the entire process. Based on our experience, when the opportunity arises, we shall highly recommend the L friendly. We were comfortable throughout the entire process. Based on our experience, when the opportunity arises, we shall highly recommend the Lahti team Huge thank you Jeff!! Tony and Susan More
by tony s.
Employees Worked With
Jake Newcomb, Justin Cabezas
May 11, 2021
Awesome staff in your service department! Extremely friendly and easy to deal with! Probably the best experience I've had with any dealership! Took my vehicle on time and returned in time frame they st friendly and easy to deal with! Probably the best experience I've had with any dealership! Took my vehicle on time and returned in time frame they stated! L More
by JShepard621
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Ron Booth
April 23, 2021
Dianne made the entire experience extremely easy. She was very knowledgeable and was able to assist me with any and all questions I had. The entire experience was the easiest I have had in purchasing a car! very knowledgeable and was able to assist me with any and all questions I had. The entire experience was the easiest I have had in purchasing a car! More
by geoffreydus
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Dianne Lozeau
March 20, 2021
It was my first time buying a Jeep and Jake was great and so helpful through out the whole process! I would definitely recommend shopping here for your next Jeep! and so helpful through out the whole process! I would definitely recommend shopping here for your next Jeep! More
by ASH
Employees Worked With
Jake Newcomb
March 15, 2021
I had been to quite a few dealers trying to find my next vehicle and had had a poor experience everywhere I went... each sales person was more pushy than the next. Until I worked with Dianne. We went to tes vehicle and had had a poor experience everywhere I went... each sales person was more pushy than the next. Until I worked with Dianne. We went to test drive different Jeep models to see what fit our family best and Dianne was patient, kind, helpful and in the end helped us find the Jeep we were looking for. The whole experience made me feel as if I was working with a family member rather than a sales person. If you are looking and want to make the decision on your time, with no stress or pressure, ask for Dianne! More
by Ahood0590
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Dianne Lozeau
December 30, 2020
Great people and excellent service. They made the buying process very simple, adjusted the chair for some last minute waffling on my part, and even helped me get my new Wrangler back to my house. I have ne process very simple, adjusted the chair for some last minute waffling on my part, and even helped me get my new Wrangler back to my house. I have never experienced a more satisfying purchase. More
by mcampbell
Employees Worked With
Jason Fournier, Ron Booth, Dianne Lozeau, Jake Newcomb, Conner Davin, Justin Cabezas
December 25, 2020
This place is awesome! We love our new 2020 Jeep Wrangler. They made the process so easy and everyone was so friendly and helpful. My dad is at high risk for Covid, but they still were able to help Wrangler. They made the process so easy and everyone was so friendly and helpful. My dad is at high risk for Covid, but they still were able to help us through the whole process while accommodating to our needs during this difficult time and we wouldn’t be more satisfied! More
by kylashaye
Employees Worked With
Conner Davin, Justin Cabezas
