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Leikin AutomotiveWilloughby, Ohio · Greater Cleveland

Michael & Ron Leikin · A 90-second story

Leikin Automotive — The Work Behind the Name.

Before Michael Leikin could drive, he was washing cars at the family dealership. A story about Michael, Ron and the work behind the Leikin name.

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Behind the film

A family name. Generations of everyday work.

1968 / 1974Chapter 01

The family beginning.

Alan and Milton Leikin bought an Oldsmobile dealership in Willoughby in 1968. Mercedes-Benz and Volvo followed in 1974. Ron began with summer work washing cars, then moved into sales.

The family beginning. — Michael and Ron Leikin documentary
01 / Film stillAI visual recreation. Film still; full sources accompany the film.
Father and sonChapter 02

The work before the title.

Michael followed his father into the business. In a 2021 profile, he described working in every department before becoming general manager. The family photographs connect those years of work to the people behind the name.

The work before the title. — Michael and Ron Leikin documentary
02 / Film stillSupplied family photograph. Film still; full sources accompany the film.
Three generationsChapter 03

Carrying it forward.

Today, Michael is President & CEO and Ron is Chairman & Dealer Principal. Michael has spoken with pride about building a strong team. Ron describes a business built on service, honesty and customers who return.

Carrying it forward. — Michael and Ron Leikin documentary
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