Eric Gates | Page 53
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
11 yrs, 3 mos
Industry Experience
41 yrs, 2 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
577 Reviews
Write a Review577 Reviews of Eric Gates
September 15, 2015
Steve was the perfect sales person for my personality. I have always liked Ford/Lincoln cars.Columbia Ford is a top notch clean, personable, responsible dealership. As far as sales people go, everybody has I have always liked Ford/Lincoln cars.Columbia Ford is a top notch clean, personable, responsible dealership. As far as sales people go, everybody has their own preference, for me Steve was the best sales person i have ever dealt with, he even came in on his vacation to make sure everything went well. Eric was great too, he explained everything i was signing and was efficient and quick with the paperwork. More
Other Employees Tagged: Steven J. Murphy Sr.
September 05, 2015
Great Truck STX Excellent experience purchasing my F150, professional and courteous staff. Thx Matt and Eric for the Great Deal...I will be returning for my next purc Excellent experience purchasing my F150, professional and courteous staff. Thx Matt and Eric for the Great Deal...I will be returning for my next purchase! More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
September 01, 2015
Amazingly positive car purchasing experience! Had a very professional staff specifically Jimmie Bletsch, Matt Millici, and Eric Gates help me locate a vehicle I wanted, work with me to get me a pa Had a very professional staff specifically Jimmie Bletsch, Matt Millici, and Eric Gates help me locate a vehicle I wanted, work with me to get me a payment that worked for me and they were very patient and professional. Thank you very much. Highly recommend Columbia Ford for a great car purchasing experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Matt Milici
August 31, 2015
Returning customer As a returning customer, we were happy overall with our recent purchase. The one negative was the amount of time it took. However, staff was pleasant As a returning customer, we were happy overall with our recent purchase. The one negative was the amount of time it took. However, staff was pleasant and helpful. We new what we wanted coming in, so that helped us. We will continue to return in the future, but hope the amount of time spent next time in purchasing a vehicle will be less. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux
August 30, 2015
Great Dealership Great experience!! Will definitely do business with them again in the future!!!! Sales people were exceptional.They are very tentative and completely Great experience!! Will definitely do business with them again in the future!!!! Sales people were exceptional.They are very tentative and completely answered all the questions we had about our new purchase... More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
August 26, 2015
Auto Purchase I took delivery on a used but nearly new, low mileage vehicle today. It is exactly what I was looking for. My sales person, John Senick, was aware o I took delivery on a used but nearly new, low mileage vehicle today. It is exactly what I was looking for. My sales person, John Senick, was aware of my needs and called me as soon as a vehicle fitting my needs was available. The car is perfect and just the right size for all family members to share. It has the 4wd, which was a requirement and a few extra nice-to-haves. John assisted us on 4 other truck and car purchase over the years. Columbia Ford is a friendly, service oriented organization. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to make a vehicle purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
August 24, 2015
Superbly pleasant, friendly dealership to buy a car Having been in the auto sales business prior to my retirement, my wife and I found our time spent with Tony Mauro a good choice and extremely worthwhi Having been in the auto sales business prior to my retirement, my wife and I found our time spent with Tony Mauro a good choice and extremely worthwhile. Tony is a real professional. I urge everyone to ask for him by name when in the market for a new vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Tony Mauro
August 23, 2015
A little stressful, but in the end it turned out fine. I had a very good overall experience , purchasing my car, I would recommend Columbia ford to family and friends .Also the facility was welcoming and f I had a very good overall experience , purchasing my car, I would recommend Columbia ford to family and friends .Also the facility was welcoming and fresh. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici
August 20, 2015
Very pleasant car buying experience My husband will tell you he is a "Chevy guy" so for us to consider and then purchase a Ford Fusion AWD is quite an accomplishment. Love the car and th My husband will tell you he is a "Chevy guy" so for us to consider and then purchase a Ford Fusion AWD is quite an accomplishment. Love the car and the helpfulness of everyone at Columbia Ford. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Chris Bellantone, Allen in sales
August 18, 2015
A fine experience As usual a fine experience from very professional staff from Mike Howard on down. This is why I'll continue to return in the future. As usual a fine experience from very professional staff from Mike Howard on down. This is why I'll continue to return in the future. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Jimmie Bletsch
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