Eric Gates | Page 32
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
9 yrs, 5 mos
Industry Experience
39 yrs, 4 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
553 Reviews
Write a Review553 Reviews of Eric Gates
August 31, 2017
Knowledgeable staff, no pressure, great guidance As I have purchased many cars from Columbia Ford over the years, I was not surprised to receive the same excellent customer service this time. Columb As I have purchased many cars from Columbia Ford over the years, I was not surprised to receive the same excellent customer service this time. Columbia Ford has a knowledgeable sales staff that answers questions, provides recommendations and allows their customers the opportunity to make their own decisions without pressure, etc. Everyone is friendly, helpful and very professional. A great experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, John Senick
August 26, 2017
Great experience...! My business will continue purchasing vehicles from Matt Milici at Columbia Ford due to his professionalism and outstanding service very happy and plea My business will continue purchasing vehicles from Matt Milici at Columbia Ford due to his professionalism and outstanding service very happy and pleased with all aspect of Columbia Ford. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Matt Milici
August 22, 2017
Super Uber Awesome! We just purchased our third vehicle from Columbia Ford with very personalized help from Tim Bassett, Eric Gates, and Jake Gurzler! Great autos, great We just purchased our third vehicle from Columbia Ford with very personalized help from Tim Bassett, Eric Gates, and Jake Gurzler! Great autos, great prices, and just THE best reps! I never considered a Kia before, but absolutely floored by the one we purchased. Will continue to bring my business here for many years! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Timothy Bassett
August 15, 2017
Like always, I had a great experience at your service dept I just have to say that the only thing your dealership(along with Gates Nissan) could take from this review is to just keep doing what you do because I just have to say that the only thing your dealership(along with Gates Nissan) could take from this review is to just keep doing what you do because you truly are the best. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Matt Milici
August 14, 2017
Columbia went above and beyond I was looking for a Pre-Owned Flex. They did not have one on the lot with my requirements so they looked for and found one at an auction. It turned I was looking for a Pre-Owned Flex. They did not have one on the lot with my requirements so they looked for and found one at an auction. It turned out to have all of what we wanted, we came to a fair deal on the car and my trade-in and I picked it up a few days later. All went smoothly and all of the people I worked with were pleasant - did not feel i was woking with a 'car dealer'. Wish the dealer was closer to my home! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch , Steven J. Murphy Sr.
August 12, 2017
Add ons to my 2017 Kia Sportage My car was picked up on time, the work was done, and my car was delivered back in a timely fashion. It was work done to my car for some add-ons that T My car was picked up on time, the work was done, and my car was delivered back in a timely fashion. It was work done to my car for some add-ons that Tony my salesman and I discussed at the time of my purchase. Everything went well, kudos to the whole team, Thank you all, More
Other Employees Tagged: Tony Mauro
August 09, 2017
Great As usual Dave Stratton is a great salesman to work with, very knowledgable of the products they sell. You can never go wrong buying a car from the gates family Dave Stratton is a great salesman to work with, very knowledgable of the products they sell. You can never go wrong buying a car from the gates family More
Other Employees Tagged: David Stratton
August 07, 2017
Great place Steve Paulsen was great and went out of his way to help me with buying my new car. And Eric Gates did all the paperwork and explained what everything Steve Paulsen was great and went out of his way to help me with buying my new car. And Eric Gates did all the paperwork and explained what everything was about.. They both made it much easier .. More
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Paulsen
August 05, 2017
Easy and enjoyable Andy was very knowledgeable and helpful in getting the correct truck for me. I would recommend any of my friends to buy from Columbia Ford, it was a Andy was very knowledgeable and helpful in getting the correct truck for me. I would recommend any of my friends to buy from Columbia Ford, it was a pleasant experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
August 02, 2017
Smooth This is the second car within a month that we have purchased from Columbia Ford Kia. And just like the first time they were smooth, and always willing This is the second car within a month that we have purchased from Columbia Ford Kia. And just like the first time they were smooth, and always willing to go above and beyond to help. I would recommend them to everyone. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Darius Banks, Edward Carpenter