Eric Gates | Page 54
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
August 17, 2015
great job I have worked with Steve Murphy before great guy.He went out of is way to help me purchase my new fusion.So far it's been a very good experience for I have worked with Steve Murphy before great guy.He went out of is way to help me purchase my new fusion.So far it's been a very good experience for me and my wife.Thanks again. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Steven J. Murphy Sr., big bill
August 17, 2015
F-350 I recently purchased an F-350 from Columbia Ford Kia. Allen Giudici was my salesman. I was very pleased with the time he spent with me in making thi I recently purchased an F-350 from Columbia Ford Kia. Allen Giudici was my salesman. I was very pleased with the time he spent with me in making this purchase. Allen was very knowledgeable and helpful as was Jimmie Bletsch in finalizing my purchase. Everyone I dealt with at Columbia Ford was very professional and courteous. A highly recommended dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Allen Giudici
August 16, 2015
Great buying experience I recently purchased a new Ford Escape from Columbia Ford. Matt Millici was the sales rep that helped us purchase the car. Matt was very knowledgea I recently purchased a new Ford Escape from Columbia Ford. Matt Millici was the sales rep that helped us purchase the car. Matt was very knowledgeable about Ford products and helped us through the buying process. The sales manager and finance manager were top rate people to deal with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Matt Milici
August 16, 2015
Optima I've always had wonderful experiences at Columbia ford. This is my second purchase from Alan. He made the whole sale easy and no pressure Thanks I've always had wonderful experiences at Columbia ford. This is my second purchase from Alan. He made the whole sale easy and no pressure Thanks!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Alan guidici
August 14, 2015
Family Experience If you dread the dealership woes of haggling and going back and forth thus is the place for you. Never have I seen salesmen, managers, and the finance If you dread the dealership woes of haggling and going back and forth thus is the place for you. Never have I seen salesmen, managers, and the finance department work together so well to meet your needs. Customer service is just outstanding and they truly tell you how it is and it feels like one big family. Not to mention it but you don't have their finance staff pushing hard for the extended warrenties they will show you the break downs and explain everything to you. If it make sense they feel like it will benefit they tell you just that but they don't pressure or push you into them. They are also always looking out and trying different rebates or discounts to get you the best possible deal. Yet it doesn't end there, they take you through everything about the car you could possibly want to know, that is if you want to, as well as they follow up with you to make sure everything is going alright and you are happy with the car. Overall this is an amazing dealership with even better staff. Ask for Aaron or Allen and you'll know from the start that you picked the right dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux
August 13, 2015
Treated like family As a first time buyer, I was naturally nervous about making such an important decision. That faded almost immediately. The team here at Columbia ford As a first time buyer, I was naturally nervous about making such an important decision. That faded almost immediately. The team here at Columbia ford made me feel like i had known them for years. Trust and respect is important in every relationship. They really seem to understand that here at Columbia Ford. John Senick worked diligently to help me find exactly the car i wanted while staying incredibly affordable and stylish. My Ford Focus is a great car! Eric guided me through finance making it easy and clear, explaining everything politely. Chris, Eric and John were great! I highly recommend this family here Columbia ford. Trust...Respect...Family! Thanks guys! More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, John Senick
August 10, 2015
Great Energy Great Service Great service I bought a new Taurus the car looked great nice and clean the dealer showed me everything about the car even how to use My Ford Touch. Great service I bought a new Taurus the car looked great nice and clean the dealer showed me everything about the car even how to use My Ford Touch. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
August 07, 2015
Easy! Picked up my first deisel F250, Allen Make it very easy. Columbia Ford is one of the nicest, cleanest, and friendliest dealers around. I would rec Picked up my first deisel F250, Allen Make it very easy. Columbia Ford is one of the nicest, cleanest, and friendliest dealers around. I would recommend this dealer over any other one I have ever been in. More
Other Employees Tagged: Allen Giudici
August 05, 2015
thanks Chris was an enormous help in finding the perfect vehicle for me. I appreciate the extra mile he went to make sure I was satisfied. Even though I b Chris was an enormous help in finding the perfect vehicle for me. I appreciate the extra mile he went to make sure I was satisfied. Even though I bought a GMC I will be back to Columbia Ford and a special thanks to Chris for his above average assistance More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , **** Chris Bellantone *****
August 01, 2015
Amazing experience I gave this review 5 stars for many reasons. 1) I was treated extremely well by everyone. I was handed a water bottle by a gentlemen I wasn't dealing I gave this review 5 stars for many reasons. 1) I was treated extremely well by everyone. I was handed a water bottle by a gentlemen I wasn't dealing directly with. Amazing. 2) Matt Milici was my salesman, and he did an extremely great job overall. I absolutely have to give him a shout out for everything he did for me today. He gave 200% effort, not just 100%. I was in a difficult situation and he was sure something could work out. And he was right. He is professional and down to earth which is pretty hard to find these days. 3) I felt a very positive vibe from everyone there. Great senses of humor, a mega bonus. 4) Eric Gates really put in over-the-top effort when going over the numbers. He's down to earth and professional. Conclusion: I didn't have a single bad experience. Not one. These guys took care of me, and I was more than happy to have done business there at Columbia Ford and Kia. Cordially, -Byron Morgan More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici

