Eric Gates | Page 26
General Manager
Columbia Ford Kia
234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
Eric is happily married to his wife, Katharine and lives in Stonington with their 2 children Ollie and Bella. His motivation to help people buy, trade, sell, fix, repair, maintain and improve their automotive situations shines through and is proven by the thousands of people he has affected. He is an avid athlete and sports fan. Eric is a hometown fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox, and he will certainly let you know about it. Eric has been around the business for his entire life, and he has been playing with cars since he could touch the pedals. He has been certified in 8 different car manufacturers, so he certainly knows his stuff. Come in and meet him, he will always go above and beyond, no matter who you are!
Read moreDealership Experience
11 yrs, 5 mos
Industry Experience
41 yrs, 4 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
579 Reviews
Write a Review579 Reviews of Eric Gates
October 25, 2018
A++This is the second time buying a truck from Columbia Ford This is the second time buying a truck from Columbia Ford. I can't say enough good things about Matt Milici. He's a friendly guy with a great attitude This is the second time buying a truck from Columbia Ford. I can't say enough good things about Matt Milici. He's a friendly guy with a great attitude. I really appreciate the fact that I can count on Matt and Columbia Ford for a great price and fantastic service. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Matt Milici
October 23, 2018
Friendly, helpful, stress free. Ryan McLeod, Jimmie Bletsch and Eric Gates made my experience very easy. They were a great team that worked together to get me in my new car. Bobby Ryan McLeod, Jimmie Bletsch and Eric Gates made my experience very easy. They were a great team that worked together to get me in my new car. Bobby Eskey was cery polite and patient and answered all my service questions. Jake Gurzler made the paperwork go by quickly and easily while cracking some jokes. And a shout out to the ladies at the customer service desk who were always smiling, offering cookies, and answering questions for anyone who walked in. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey, Jimmie Bletsch, Ryan McLeod , The customer service ladies
October 21, 2018
Purchasing a new Ford Escape As a woman it can be very intimidating to walk into a dealership alone and expect to get a good deal. Not so at Columbia Ford, my salesman Matt Milici As a woman it can be very intimidating to walk into a dealership alone and expect to get a good deal. Not so at Columbia Ford, my salesman Matt Milici made the process so easy and he and sales manager, Henry Gregoire, went out of their way to get me the best deal. They went out of their way to locate the exact vehicle I wanted and kept in contact with me through the whole process. I would highly recommend this dealership to anyone but especially to all the woman out there. Leave your husband at home,you don’t need him! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Henry Gregoire, Matt Milici
October 21, 2018
The Tony Mauro Experiance Dealing with Tony Mauro was a seamless transition throughout our leasing experience.Tony was a pleasure to deal with.Knowledge is power. He has it Dealing with Tony Mauro was a seamless transition throughout our leasing experience.Tony was a pleasure to deal with.Knowledge is power. He has it More
Other Employees Tagged: Henry Gregoire, Tony Mauro
October 08, 2018
Great People Excellent easy going car buying experience. No shenanigans and very informative people without the typical sales pressure. Would definitely return fo Excellent easy going car buying experience. No shenanigans and very informative people without the typical sales pressure. Would definitely return for another vehicle when ready. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch , Timothy Bassett
September 30, 2018
Nicest showroom filled with honest salespeople Straight forward salesman, greeted by the owner,relaxed atmosphere and the best price in 200 miles on my f150. I will be buying from them again! Straight forward salesman, greeted by the owner,relaxed atmosphere and the best price in 200 miles on my f150. I will be buying from them again! More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
September 29, 2018
service They had me in and out quickly. I always get my car serviced where I purchase the car and the environment there makes you feel like home. They had me in and out quickly. I always get my car serviced where I purchase the car and the environment there makes you feel like home. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Jimmie Bletsch , John Senick
September 06, 2018
Andy Caldwell = Auto Industry Gold I'm talking about a guy who gives you your space yet is attentive to your questions at the same. Never a hard sell, seemed genuinely interested in put I'm talking about a guy who gives you your space yet is attentive to your questions at the same. Never a hard sell, seemed genuinely interested in putting my family in the proper vehicle to fit our needs. I think it's a cultural thing over there because the service seemed to stem from the top. Craig Gates, Denny Gates and Eric Gates' support did not go unnoticed. You go to a family dealership and get treated like family. NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKIN ABOUT. More
Other Employees Tagged: Denny Gates, Craig Gates, Andy Caldwell
September 05, 2018
Awesome first time experience Being only 18 and trying to get approved for a new car with no co-signer is very difficult after being disappointed multiple times with other dealersh Being only 18 and trying to get approved for a new car with no co-signer is very difficult after being disappointed multiple times with other dealerships I finally came across Columbia ford Kia where they got me in a new car with no issues and explained everything to me and were as helpful as possible More
Other Employees Tagged: Timothy Bassett
August 31, 2018
They went above and beyond to make this deal happen! This is this 5th vehicle I have purchased from Columbia Ford since 2011. There is a reason for that: Excellent customer service and doing whatever it This is this 5th vehicle I have purchased from Columbia Ford since 2011. There is a reason for that: Excellent customer service and doing whatever it takes to get the deal done and make the customer happy! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Dale Thompson, Jimmie Bletsch , Edward Carpenter, Henry Gregoire, Tony Mauro

