Jimmie Bletsch
Jimmie Bletsch at Columbia Ford Kia

Jimmie Bletsch

Sales Manager

Columbia Ford Kia

234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237

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4.8
583 Reviews

Dealership Experience

11 yrs, 5 mos

Industry Experience

26 yrs, 5 mos

Specialties & Trainings

Strong attention to detail and customer service.

4.8

583 Reviews

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583 Reviews of Jimmie Bletsch

September 18, 2026

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Great experience at Columbia Ford as usual! This is my 4th car from this dealership. I was able to get the color and specifications that ai wanted. More

by tmerisotis
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Other Employees Tagged: Brandon Slowik

September 15, 2026

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Mike and Jimmie, along with eric gates, sourced and secured the vehicle that i wanted and then put an excellent trade in package together to make it happen. Highly recommend Columbia Ford. More

by paulphipsky
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September 11, 2026

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Excellent dealership with professional, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and stress-free. They took the time to answer all my questions, explained every step c More

by Yenitza
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jay Roderick, Rush Wellington , The Reception

September 06, 2026

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I had an excellent experience working with my salesman Rush. He truly went above and beyond my expectations and made sure I felt confident and comfortable with my choice. He took the time to listen carefu More

by Yenitza
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August 19, 2026

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This dealership is good because of the staff. On my 3rd Kia. I will be back. More

by EJBAIRD12
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Other Employees Tagged: Miguel Figueroa

July 30, 2026

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Very helpful . Not there to push you into something. Best of all is he listens to you. More

by RALPHWATSON201
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July 07, 2026

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Great car buying experience, Brandon was great to work with meet all our expectations. Thanks More

by jy_grn
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Other Employees Tagged: Brandon Slowik

June 21, 2026

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Nice dealership. Old time feel. Good variety of trucks. Hot trucks Better than most stores. Eric did a good job easy to deal with and knowledgeable of the trucks I wa More

by richard.kubena
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Other Employees Tagged: Eric Gates, Rush Wellington

May 27, 2026

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JC was very easy to work with . Punctual , great follow up , innovative. He will do well in his journey . Jimmie in sales , the entire service team are exemplary More

by Sthaye002
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May 16, 2026

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After working with Jimmy for two days, told him I was going to call back with a credit card to put a down payment to hold the car and he let the car get sold out from under me. ("Just so you know local c More

by sracioppa
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Jun 08, 2026

Columbia Ford Kia responded

Hey Shawn- Can you please help updating this review? We have been trying to get in touch with you. Since the miscommunication we helped you get an absolutle crazy deal on a brand new 2026 Willy's that you were extrememly happy with the last we spoke. Please help us! Best, Eric Gates General Manager Columbia Ford INC 860.228.2886

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