Eric Gates
Eric Gates at Columbia Ford Kia

Eric Gates | Page 51

General Manager

Columbia Ford Kia

234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237

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4.9
577 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

11 yrs, 3 mos

Industry Experience

41 yrs, 2 mos

Specialties & Trainings

NADA Graduate

4.9

577 Reviews

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577 Reviews of Eric Gates

November 30, 2015

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THE BEST DEALER EXPERIENCE THERE IS!!!!! In my previous job I focused on customer service. I trained both management and the work force on the do's and don'ts of customers service. The staff More

by Nick
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Other Employees Tagged: Daniel Kort

November 30, 2015

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Very attentive Felt like my wife and I had a personal connection with our dealer who was very attentive to our needs and answered all of our questions. Enjoyed doing More

by Burleyman
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici

November 13, 2015

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Great deal, great service, great place! Long timer who finally bit the bullet and got a new car.....chose this place because of the charitable givings by the owners......and I was right to d More

by mlgteach57
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Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici

November 07, 2015

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Time for picking truck way too long 3.5 hers For starters I have a very good relationship with Arren G ,and Chris l . The biggest mistake was when picking up truck I waited 3.5 hrs. More

by DPD
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux

November 06, 2015

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Most professional salesmen I've met I went to Columbia for the first time about three weeks ago to look at a truck I saw advertised online. My salesman (Matt), was very knowledgable of t More

by Mark10197
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici

November 06, 2015

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Friendly Staff We purchased a Ford pickup truck last month at Columbia Ford. Dealing with salesman John Senick and filling out paperwork with Eric Gates was a pleasa More

by M2015
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Other Employees Tagged: John Senick

November 05, 2015

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Bought a new car The salesman was excellent. Daniel was very welcoming ,inviting, approachable, and definitely showed a lot of effort into accommodating our needs. Ji More

by shaun44_2000
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Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Daniel Kort

October 30, 2015

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They offered the best deal on a Kia and trade in price. This was the best dealership I have purchased a car from. I was nervous for most of the process from dealing with crooked dealerships in the past. Mik More

by Jim and Tina
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Yes

October 26, 2015

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Purchasing of my 2015 Focus ST Best dealership I've ever dealt with. Went above and beyond what was necessary to sell me a car at an outstanding price. All without any real effort o More

by evanjrobinson
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici

October 23, 2015

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Excellent Experience -- Highly Recommend Everyone I dealt with at Columbia was excellent. I shopped around and test drove about 10 vehicles before going back to Columbia. I never felt press More

by JLS
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Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch

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