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Lin-Mar Motors Talks of Expansion
Ron Lundin talks about the legacy and expansion of his family-owned automotive service shop in Morton Grove.
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This week's Patch Portraits also features a Glenview wine expert and a Winnetkan au pair.
Ron Lundin loves his job.
Just ask him, or maybe his sister, brother, wife, sons or daughter.
They've all worked at Lin-Mar Motors, an automotive service shop in Morton Grove.
Lundin purchased the business from his father who opened the service shop more than 50 years ago.*
In less than a month, Lin-Mar Motors, currently on Lehigh Avenue, will scoot north one block to a larger site at 5940 Oakton Street.*
It signals an important moment in the history of the family business, said Lundin, who hopes that his children will carry on the tradition.
"Hopefully they'll stay on and Lin-Mar will be here for years to come," he said.
*Correction: We corrected the business locations and the details of the family business' change in ownership on July 22 at 3 p.m.
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Jacky Liston
10:19 am on Thursday, June 16, 2011
Great piece, Carrie! Ron and the Lundin Family are a great example of how much family owned businesses mean to this community. They are also some of the most generous people I have encountered, always giving of their time and funds to help local causes. After several bad experiences with larger automotive services chains, there are very few places that I trust my car to and I am proud to say Lin-Mar Motors is one of them! Keep up the good work!