Eric Gates | Page 33
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, 4 mos
Industry Experience
39 yrs, 3 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
552 Reviews
Write a Review552 Reviews of Eric Gates
July 24, 2017
Rotelli raptor purchase Great dealership... Darius banks was extremely helpful. The finance department made spending 70grand less painful.... summary, it was a great experien Great dealership... Darius banks was extremely helpful. The finance department made spending 70grand less painful.... summary, it was a great experience...I would send others to Columbia ford and to Darius banks. More
Other Employees Tagged: Darius Banks, Great guy who finished up with finance....
July 20, 2017
Customer friendly Courteous, friendly place to shop for a new vehicle. After purchasing our Explorer, Eric followed up to make sure we were happy with our purchase. Courteous, friendly place to shop for a new vehicle. After purchasing our Explorer, Eric followed up to make sure we were happy with our purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Darius
July 20, 2017
Bought a New Car It was wonderful to do business with Andy Caldwell who sold me my new car. He is knowledgeable, friendly, patience and kind. He made the car buying It was wonderful to do business with Andy Caldwell who sold me my new car. He is knowledgeable, friendly, patience and kind. He made the car buying process go easily and follows up to make sure you are happy with your purchase. Eric Gates made the paper signing process a smooth one and has a pleasant personality. David Stratton quickly got my insurance policy up to date. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell , David Stratton
July 17, 2017
Very satisfied. Matt Millici is a very good salesman. He is very helpful and knows the vehicles he is selling. Has a very good personality and is very likeable. Matt Millici is a very good salesman. He is very helpful and knows the vehicles he is selling. Has a very good personality and is very likeable. More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
July 06, 2017
Faith in Dealerships, Restored! After having a few bad experiences with other dealerships in the past, I was pleasantly surprised with my experience at Columbia. Darius was a great s After having a few bad experiences with other dealerships in the past, I was pleasantly surprised with my experience at Columbia. Darius was a great sales person. He was able to articulate all of our options for purchasing a brand new Explorer, and was extremely thorough explaining all of the new features in the 2017 model that I was not familiar with in my 2012 Explorer. He took the time to ensure the car was a great fit for us and our lifestyle, while also explaining the benefits to buying and leasing. We were able to make an informed decision in a no-pressure environment. Eric and Jake were great, as well! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Darius Banks
July 02, 2017
Enjoyable and pleasant experience. Everyone we spoke to at the dealership was very personable. Very happy with Matt our sales person and Eric was great to do business with as well. Everyone we spoke to at the dealership was very personable. Very happy with Matt our sales person and Eric was great to do business with as well. Explained everything introduced me to the Service Manager who was also very nice to speak to. A pleasant experience all the way around. More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
June 29, 2017
purchase of my Kia Sorento Brianne worked very hard to find us the right vehicle. She was a great at explaining all the functions of the car.Jimmy and Eric were really helpful . Brianne worked very hard to find us the right vehicle. She was a great at explaining all the functions of the car.Jimmy and Eric were really helpful . Everyone at Columbia Ford Kia were very helpful from start to finish. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch , Brianne Gallagher
June 25, 2017
THE Ford Dealer This is my 2nd truck from John. Couldn't be happier with the way they treated me and worked with me to make the deal happen. This is my 2nd truck from John. Couldn't be happier with the way they treated me and worked with me to make the deal happen. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
June 18, 2017
Very Impressed My first visit to Columbia Ford was a positive experience from the moment I first walked in the door. Having already arranged the purchase over the p My first visit to Columbia Ford was a positive experience from the moment I first walked in the door. Having already arranged the purchase over the phone, I was met by Darius almost immediately after entering the building. He was obviously well-prepared and quickly gave me a verbal outline of what to expect, beginning with a quick verification/viewing of the truck, followed by paperwork, test drive, thorough briefing on systems, etc. The purchase contract was already prepared and all numbers matched my expectations. The whole process flowed smoothly, and I found the unique layout/theme of the dealership, as well as the immaculate service garage, very impressive. I am very pleased with the truck I bought and feel that the price was fair. It was by far the best car-buying experience I have ever had. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Darius Banks
June 03, 2017
Excellent I worked with David Stratton on purchasing a new truck and felt that he went above and beyond in every way. I would recommend him and have to friends I worked with David Stratton on purchasing a new truck and felt that he went above and beyond in every way. I would recommend him and have to friends and family. More
Other Employees Tagged: David Stratton