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Eric Gates
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Eric Gates | Page 46
General Manager
Columbia Ford Kia
234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
551 Reviews
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
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551 Reviews of Eric Gates
February 27, 2016
Best Experience Third new Ford truck over the past eighteen years; different CT dealer each time. Columbia Ford was the best experience so far. I found them to be ver Third new Ford truck over the past eighteen years; different CT dealer each time. Columbia Ford was the best experience so far. I found them to be very friendly and well organized. They moved at my pace and were responsive to my needs. I knew what I wanted right down to the options and color. When we couldn't find those exact features, they placed an order from the factory. Three visits in all; one to shop, another to purchase, and the last to pick up my new truck. No pressure, no hassles and no surprises. More
by Chuck In Coventry
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Steve Paulsen
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February 23, 2016
Fair treatment My visit was a positive experience. The salesman who helped me was polite, attentive and knowledgeable and found answers to questions that he himself My visit was a positive experience. The salesman who helped me was polite, attentive and knowledgeable and found answers to questions that he himself wasn't certain of. I felt that I was treated fairly. More
by Oberstein
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Brochu , Steve Paulsen
February 20, 2016
Great service I was very happy with the service and help that was offered during the purchase. I will be glad to refer Matt to anyone I speak with. I dont have a I was very happy with the service and help that was offered during the purchase. I will be glad to refer Matt to anyone I speak with. I dont have any complaints at all. More
by BryanG
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
February 20, 2016
The team at Columbia Ford was GREAT as usual. The Columbia Ford team was very professional, very pleasant. They work with you to get you in the vehicle you want no matter what your credit history The Columbia Ford team was very professional, very pleasant. They work with you to get you in the vehicle you want no matter what your credit history is. Columbia Ford also stand by the products they sell after the sale. This is my second experience with Columbia Ford and I would not want to go to any other dealership to buy a car. More
by Lizhill94
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Andy was my salesman
February 20, 2016
Great place to buy a vehicle Went in to look at a used van, purchased it on the spot. great people ,very easy to deal with . I would recommend this dealer to a friend for sure Went in to look at a used van, purchased it on the spot. great people ,very easy to deal with . I would recommend this dealer to a friend for sure More
by Atd195
Other Employees Tagged: Bobby Eskey, Jimmie Bletsch, Joe Brochu , Steven J. Murphy Sr.
February 12, 2016
Car buying All aspects of purchasing new truck was great sales Andy and Chris ledoux and Eric gates.truly great people who care about the customer.will recommend All aspects of purchasing new truck was great sales Andy and Chris ledoux and Eric gates.truly great people who care about the customer.will recommend to friends More
by Sox seven
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Chris Ledoux, Andy caldwell
February 06, 2016
buying a used car I had an appointment to look at a kia When I called to change the date Ralph offered to bring the car to me. WOW. Ralph was first Class Thanks I had an appointment to look at a kia When I called to change the date Ralph offered to bring the car to me. WOW. Ralph was first Class Thanks More
by Moose
Other Employees Tagged: hector Ralph Torres
February 05, 2016
Flexible, friendly, low pressure sales team. I have spent many hours at car dealerships and this was the first real pain free experience I have encountered. John Senick was very knowledgeable ab I have spent many hours at car dealerships and this was the first real pain free experience I have encountered. John Senick was very knowledgeable about the car. The team was very efficient at getting me in the car and on the road. I would recommend this dealership to a friend thinking about buying a new car. More
by Happyfocusowner
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, John Senick
February 02, 2016
Great service Absolutely great service would go back again. Had concern on the new headlights being used and answered it wonderfully. Ralph was Very friendly, felt Absolutely great service would go back again. Had concern on the new headlights being used and answered it wonderfully. Ralph was Very friendly, felt welcoming. Definitely recommended to my friends and co workers plus family. More
by Jcgolf
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Hector Ralph Torres
January 21, 2016
Perfect truck buying experience Great dealership! Everything from first communication with the dealer to driving off with new F-150 was top notch. I wish more dealerships were like C Great dealership! Everything from first communication with the dealer to driving off with new F-150 was top notch. I wish more dealerships were like Columbia Ford. More
by Msamberg
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Tony Mauro
