Chris Messier
Chris Messier at Gates GMC Nissan

Chris Messier | Page 4

Finance Manager

Gates GMC Nissan

143 Boston Post Road
North Windham, CT 06256

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5.0
1,328 Reviews

Chris lives in Plainfield, has been happily married for 33 years, and is the proud father of three—Chris Jr., Sabrena, and Sam—plus two dogs. His greatest pride and joy now includes the family’s newest additions, Jack and Benny. A member of the Gates Organization since 1992, Chris loves watching customers return with the next generation in tow. The next time you’re at Gates, knock on his window and say hello!

Dealership Experience

34 yrs, 11 mos

5.0

1,328 Reviews

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1328 Reviews of Chris Messier

July 20, 2026

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They had the perfect low mileage used vehicle for my daughter’s first car. Hudson made the buying process quick and easy. More

by Cmmurphy627
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Jul 28, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your kind review! We're glad we could provide the perfect low mileage used vehicle for your daughter's first car. It was a pleasure working with you and making the buying process quick and easy. We hope your daughter enjoys her new car!

June 29, 2026

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Nick, Nick, and Chris were all awesome to deal with. Friendly environment and outstanding customer service. It's nice to find a company and group that still remember what those words mean! Couldn't More

by Bill.McElroy
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Florentino , Nick Truax

Jun 30, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you, Bill, for your outstanding 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We're thrilled to hear that Nick, Nick, and Chris made your experience such a positive one. Providing a friendly environment and outstanding customer service is what we strive for every customer who visits Gates Nissan. Your kind words about our team's professionalism and dedication mean a great deal to us. We’re honored that you would recommend our dealership so highly, and we're grateful for the opportunity to earn your trust. Thank you for choosing Gates Nissan. We hope you enjoy your new vehicle, and we look forward to serving you with all your future automotive sales and service needs! 🚗✨

June 27, 2026

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Martin was fantastic, he showed me 3 different trucks before I made my decision. His knowledge and attitude was what all salespeople should strive for. The whole car buying experience was top notch. Wel More

by gard092786
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Jun 29, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your 5-star review of Gates GMC! ⭐ We're thrilled to hear that Martin made your truck-buying experience such a positive one. Taking the time to show you multiple trucks, answer your questions, and help you find the right fit is exactly the personalized service we strive to provide at Gates GMC. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Martin. His knowledge, professionalism, and customer-first attitude are a tremendous asset to our team. We're delighted that your entire vehicle purchase was top-notch from start to finish. Congratulations on your new truck, and thank you for choosing Gates GMC! We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again for all your future sales and service needs. 🚚⭐

June 24, 2026

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This was my first experience with Gates Nissan - and from the minute I walked through the door I felt at ease as a single woman shopping alone. Treated with respect from everyone I interacted with, I felt l More

by aigean332
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Jun 26, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We’re honored that your first experience with us was such a positive one. Creating a welcoming, comfortable environment where every customer feels respected and valued is extremely important to our team. We're especially pleased to hear that Martin Quinones went above and beyond to help you find the right vehicle to fit your needs and budget. At Gates Nissan, we strive to provide a stress-free, family-oriented car-buying experience, and it's rewarding to know that’s exactly how you felt. Thank you for trusting us with your vehicle purchase. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to the Gates Nissan family for many years to come! 🚗✨😊

June 23, 2026

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Awesome people and they work really hard to get you what you need or want! More

by Jsittnick1979
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Other Employees Tagged: Steve Blackmer, Dan Bourget , Nick Truax

Jun 25, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We’re thrilled to hear that our team worked hard to help you find exactly what you needed. Providing a friendly, customer-focused, and stress-free experience is what we strive for every day at Gates Nissan. We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful for the opportunity to earn your business. Thank you for choosing Gates Nissan, and we look forward to helping you with all your future vehicle needs! 🚗✨

June 20, 2026

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No xx. Straight up people here. Easy to work with. If you hate the usual "sales" pitch and xx that typical dealers force feed you...... go here. Honest. Per More

by mtbartha
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Jun 23, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We truly appreciate your honest feedback. We're proud to hear that you experienced the straightforward, no-pressure approach that we strive to provide every day. At Gates Nissan, we believe buying a vehicle should be simple, transparent, and stress-free. Being honest, personable, dependable, and easy to work with is exactly the experience we want every customer to have. Thank you for choosing Gates Nissan and for recommending us to others who are looking for a different kind of dealership experience. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future! 🚗✨

June 13, 2026

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Friendly no hassle dealership. Effortless exoerience and easy to buy vehicle. Excellent Customer Salesman Paul Bacon is EXCELLENT I wouldn't buy a car from anyone else. More

by Wolf0502
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Other Employees Tagged: Ryan Lapierre, Paul Bacon , Nick Truax

Jun 16, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a friendly, no-hassle and effortless vehicle-buying experience at Gates Nissan. Providing an easy and stress-free process is exactly what we strive for, and we're especially happy to hear that Paul Bacon delivered such exceptional customer service. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for trusting Gates Nissan in North Windham, CT with your vehicle purchase. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to helping you with all your future Nissan sales, service, and automotive needs. Enjoy your new vehicle!

June 05, 2026

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Amazing! !! Martin was great and made sure I had the car I wanted. I will definitely be seeing him for my future car needs. Chris was also great in the finan More

by dixie1chick74
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Jun 07, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your amazing 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We’re thrilled to hear that Martin helped you find the perfect vehicle and made sure you had a great car-buying experience. It’s also wonderful to know that Chris made the finance process quick and easy. At Gates Nissan, we strive to provide exceptional customer service, a stress-free buying experience, and personalized attention from start to finish. We truly appreciate your kind words and are honored that you chose Gates Nissan. Enjoy your new vehicle, and we look forward to helping you with all your future automotive needs! 🚗✨

May 26, 2026

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very good customer service. they treat you like family, and make you feel like your important. this will be my 9th vehicle I have purchased from Gates More

by kord.baker1969
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May 29, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your incredible 5-star review of Gates Nissan and for purchasing your 9th vehicle with us! ⭐ We’re truly honored by your continued loyalty and trust in our team. Treating our customers like family and making sure every person feels valued and important is exactly the experience we strive to provide at Gates Nissan. Your support means so much to us, and we look forward to helping you with many more vehicles and automotive needs in the future! 🚗✨

May 24, 2026

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Family owned dealership with old fashioned experience without the gimmicks. How car buying used to be. More

by joetal17
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May 27, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your 5-star review! ⭐ We’re proud to be a family-owned dealership that delivers the kind of honest, straightforward car-buying experience customers appreciate. At Gates GMC Nissan, we believe in treating people with respect, without gimmicks or pressure—just the way car buying used to be. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future! 🚗✨

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