Eric Gates
Eric Gates at Columbia Ford Kia
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General Manager

Columbia Ford Kia

234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237

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4.6
552 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!

Dealership Experience

9 yrs, 4 mos

Industry Experience

39 yrs, 3 mos

Specialties & Trainings

NADA Graduate

4.6

552 Reviews

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552 Reviews of Eric Gates

January 21, 2016

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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 More

by Msamberg
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Tony Mauro

January 16, 2016

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Fast, efficient and unwavering attention to detail The Gates Group delivers with outstanding service and customer care. I have bought several vehicles from them and each time has been an enjoyable ex More

by Dbar805
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Other Employees Tagged: Denny Gates

January 09, 2016

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Second purchase 😀 This was my second purchase from Columbia Ford/Kia my first experience was great and my second one EXCELLENT couldn't have ask for a better salesman J More

by Cruzer67
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Other Employees Tagged: John Senick , Chris Ledoux

January 04, 2016

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New Car Purchase Ralph Torres helped me with my purchase. He was very patient and understanding during the process of me choosing a new vehicle. He went out of his w More

by n'stuff
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Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Hector Ralph Torres in Sales

January 03, 2016

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Kia sorento Great sales people. Had the car I wanted to test driver ready when I got there. Easy to deal with. Got what I wanted and were easy to work with. Ver More

by Ctyler99_02
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Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Steven J. Murphy Sr.

January 02, 2016

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Awesome Everyone is incredibly friendly. They worked with me and gave me exactly what I asked for. I am extremely satisfied with Columbia ford. This is the 2n More

by Buddy7285
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Other Employees Tagged: Steven J. Murphy Sr.

December 26, 2015

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Most enjoyable new vehicle purchase experience There was absolutely no pressure to buy and every opportunity to look, ask questions, and compare vehicles on the lot and vehicles at other dealership More

by Winnie
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Other Employees Tagged: Steven J. Murphy Sr.

December 22, 2015

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Fabulous Experience I just happened to stop in on my way back from another dealership in the area and am so glad I did ! Columbia Ford is very different from most dealers More

by LindaWoj
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Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici

December 19, 2015

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CD PLAYER Very good service , on time polite and understanding of the problem . Nice waiting room and great a cafe , and free coffee . Repair was comp. in tim More

by Lura
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Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Tony Mauro

December 15, 2015

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Great service Friendly, pleasant and professional service from the first moment that we walked into the building and met Matt, until we walked out of there hours la More

by Eurika1
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey , Matt Milici

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