Eric Gates | Page 35
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, 3 mos
Industry Experience
39 yrs, 2 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
551 Reviews
Write a Review551 Reviews of Eric Gates
April 27, 2017
Great service and excellent communication I came to them interested in purchasing a Focus RS and they never once tried getting me to pay over msrp on a limited production car when dealers arou I came to them interested in purchasing a Focus RS and they never once tried getting me to pay over msrp on a limited production car when dealers around me tried getting $5k over sticker price. I dealt with Andy and he kept me up to date on everything before and after the car arrived. One of the few honest dealerships I've ever dealt with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
April 27, 2017
Good crew to work with! Impressed with how these guys work together to get deals done. Never pushy, always entertaining. Andy was happy to show me around the lot and I truly Impressed with how these guys work together to get deals done. Never pushy, always entertaining. Andy was happy to show me around the lot and I truly feel Eric made sure I got the best deal on my Mustang. If you're looking for a new Ford or Kia do yourself a solid and see my boy Andy. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
April 26, 2017
Couldn't be happier I was looking to trade in my truck so i used their online tool of estimating how much I could get for it. After submitting my information, I was conta I was looking to trade in my truck so i used their online tool of estimating how much I could get for it. After submitting my information, I was contacted by darius within a few minutes looking to help me out and set up an appointment to meet with him the next morning. I was greeted instantly by many employees and quickly sat down with Darius. He was very helpful in looking up cars that were right for me and was very knowledgeable in every car we talked about. After a couple test drives, it was just a matter of getting the numbers right. After not being able to reach a deal for a little while, they did everything they could to come up with an offer that I could not be happier about. I came back after work to finish the paperwork and pick up the car. Took no time at all. I only wish that I had came here the last time I purchased a vehicle. Their customer service blew the other dealership I had bought my previous vehicles from out of the water. After my lease is up, there is no doubt I will be getting my next vehicle from them. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Darius Banks
April 26, 2017
Awesome experience for the 2nd time! Ed has gained my family as a life long customer! Every thing goes smooth and customer service is by far the best! Very honest and great to deal wit Ed has gained my family as a life long customer! Every thing goes smooth and customer service is by far the best! Very honest and great to deal with! More
Other Employees Tagged: Edward Carpenter
April 25, 2017
Amazing and easy Found the vehicle i wanted and felt like family the moment i walked in the door. Evryone in the sales dept was helpful and worked together well. Great Found the vehicle i wanted and felt like family the moment i walked in the door. Evryone in the sales dept was helpful and worked together well. Great car buying experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch , Matt Milici
April 22, 2017
like family When we came to Columbia ford we were distraught after leaving another Kia dealership that really couldn't be bothered to help us. Columbia Ford made When we came to Columbia ford we were distraught after leaving another Kia dealership that really couldn't be bothered to help us. Columbia Ford made us feel at ease and did everything they could to help us. Our credit situation is not the best and yet they were able to help us lease a new Ford Fusion which is a major step up from the previous car we were driving at a monthly payment that we can afford. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stress free car buying experience. Edward Carpenter made us feel comfortable and like we were family. I have never laughed so much when buying a car. Thank you!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Edward Carpenter
April 21, 2017
Awesome They did everything they could to make it possible so I can give my 2 cars and have 2 new ones. was a very long process but in the end worth all the w They did everything they could to make it possible so I can give my 2 cars and have 2 new ones. was a very long process but in the end worth all the wait. Thanks. More
Other Employees Tagged: Steve Paulsen
April 18, 2017
Amazing Experience I had such an amazing experience with the guys at Columbia Ford! John Senick was such a great guy kind courteous, willing to help me negotiate and not I had such an amazing experience with the guys at Columbia Ford! John Senick was such a great guy kind courteous, willing to help me negotiate and not bully me into buying something I didn't want. They gave me an absolutely amazing deal on my new car. And an even better deal on my trade that I was upside-down in, I can't express in words how grateful I am for them and I absolutely love my new car. I will definitely be doing more business with them at Columbia!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick, Jimmie Bletsch
April 02, 2017
Excellent Service Terrific service from all the staff especially Andy Caldwell. Very impressed with hospitality of everyone. Loved the entire showroom. And I am VERY p Terrific service from all the staff especially Andy Caldwell. Very impressed with hospitality of everyone. Loved the entire showroom. And I am VERY pleased with my new Forte. Many Thanks! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Andy Caldwell , For all I am sure I am missing
March 24, 2017
best car buying experience ever We will not only recommend your dealership, we will never buy elsewhere again. Thank you so much, for being trust worthy and honest! You've made car b We will not only recommend your dealership, we will never buy elsewhere again. Thank you so much, for being trust worthy and honest! You've made car buying an awesome experience (for the first time ever) More
Other Employees Tagged: Darius Banks