Eric Gates | Page 36
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
551 Reviews
Write a Review551 Reviews of Eric Gates
March 20, 2017
All very helpful We have worked with Steve Murphy for several vehicle purchases and leases. We truly appreciate his willingness to look at several different options so We have worked with Steve Murphy for several vehicle purchases and leases. We truly appreciate his willingness to look at several different options so we are able to find the vehicle that is the best fit. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Steven J. Murphy Sr.
March 19, 2017
Great deal I have known John Senick for several years and have purchased many vehicles from him in the past. John was not pushy and listened to my desires and ne I have known John Senick for several years and have purchased many vehicles from him in the past. John was not pushy and listened to my desires and needs in a commuter vehicle. Originally I was going to lease a new Kia, but ended up purchasing a used 2016 Focus. So far I am enjoying the car, especially all the options and fuel economy. I was able to get a great deal on the certified Focus and will definitely deal with John again when I am in the market for a car. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick , Rachel Rolli
March 11, 2017
No Pressure Experience Very welcoming dealership. Tim was great to work with and there was no pressure, no hovering. Eric proposed a great deal that met my needs and I am ve Very welcoming dealership. Tim was great to work with and there was no pressure, no hovering. Eric proposed a great deal that met my needs and I am very glad I went to their dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Timothy Bassett
March 04, 2017
Good Job Rachel kept us updated on the scheduled oil change and tire rotation needed. When a problem was encountered we were advised promptly that more time w Rachel kept us updated on the scheduled oil change and tire rotation needed. When a problem was encountered we were advised promptly that more time was needed to correct the problem. A loaner was needed and that was done quickly. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rachel Rolli
March 02, 2017
Excellent Best experience for purchasing a car that I have had. Darius Banks tried hard and did everything he could to get us our best options. He is polite, ho Best experience for purchasing a car that I have had. Darius Banks tried hard and did everything he could to get us our best options. He is polite, honest, and patient, and very helpful. The place was very nice, decorative, and comfortable. Everyone in there was very nice to us. All in all a great experience, thank you Darius, thank you everyone, and I will definitely recommend/come back. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Darius Banks
February 22, 2017
My best experience ever: First of all my saler was Darious Banks he got in touch responding my email and then; I explain I like to text the reason is that I suffer of very bad First of all my saler was Darious Banks he got in touch responding my email and then; I explain I like to text the reason is that I suffer of very bad anxiety is hard to talk to strangers he was so peasant and understanding, I didn't move forward before to try to get a dealer car because I was so scare of the process and imagine the experience stressful and a headache with Columbia Ford kia not at all . The location is so well coordinated, so comfortable, beautiful coordinated and clean. Everyone was so nice so peasant so funny I felt very comfortable and welcome. I never imagine salers so caring it make me feel like I could do this job then Eric Gates blend in quickly add to the team and started working fast and constant but also his introduction to me was so pleasant. My experience was awesome it was wont easy to approve me my scores were low but they made it happen, today I sign all the papers to my Kia Rio hatchback 2016 I'm so happy. I recommend this place I felt I met new friends. Thanks so much to make it happen. Honestly...Sandra Izquierdo More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Darius Banks
February 17, 2017
Great experience They had exactly what I was looking for.there was never any pressure everyone was extremely friendly went out of there way to help. Very professional They had exactly what I was looking for.there was never any pressure everyone was extremely friendly went out of there way to help. Very professional staff on hand .i will definitely refer this dealership to other people. Looking forward to doing business with them in the future.. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tony Mauro
February 14, 2017
Top Notch! Extremely friendly and polite staff. The whole buying experience was enjoyable. There was never any pressure. I was working with another dealer f Extremely friendly and polite staff. The whole buying experience was enjoyable. There was never any pressure. I was working with another dealer first but got the best deal at Columbia Ford. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
February 12, 2017
Easy process We went in to get an idea of what our options were since our lease was ending and drove off with a new car. The process was easy and Steve and Jimmie We went in to get an idea of what our options were since our lease was ending and drove off with a new car. The process was easy and Steve and Jimmie were super helpful and knowledgeable. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Steve Paulsen
February 08, 2017
Great Smooth transaction. All of our concerns were taken care of. The only problem was that the music in the showroom is way to loud. Chocolate Chip cookies Smooth transaction. All of our concerns were taken care of. The only problem was that the music in the showroom is way to loud. Chocolate Chip cookies are very good! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Steven J. Murphy Sr., Steve Paulsen