Eric Gates | Page 55
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
July 30, 2015
AWESOME!!!!!! Very nice group of people. Super friendly. They make you feel so comfortable when your there. I worked with Eric, Matt, and Al and if I had more money Very nice group of people. Super friendly. They make you feel so comfortable when your there. I worked with Eric, Matt, and Al and if I had more money I would but another car from them! Georgous place! You have to check it out. Nicole Starr More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
July 30, 2015
Great customer service Everyone went out of their way to make sure I was a happy customer. Steve even went to the UHaul dealer with an Explorer to discuss different hitch o Everyone went out of their way to make sure I was a happy customer. Steve even went to the UHaul dealer with an Explorer to discuss different hitch options for me. Jimmie worked with me for a good trade-in and Eric spent extra time going over all of the warranty options. All of my questions and concerns were taken care of. I would highly recommend this dealership to anyone. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch , Steven J. Murphy Sr.
July 25, 2015
Fabulous, Easy, Friendly I could not be happier with how the transaction went, ot my purchase. The process was fast but thorough. Everyone I encountered was pleasant to deal I could not be happier with how the transaction went, ot my purchase. The process was fast but thorough. Everyone I encountered was pleasant to deal with, and committed to making me happy. More
July 25, 2015
Great experience! I have bought a few cars from Columbia and working with everyone here is great! Working with Matt Milici and Eric Gates is a great experience and Eric I have bought a few cars from Columbia and working with everyone here is great! Working with Matt Milici and Eric Gates is a great experience and Eric is a numbers magician! I will definetly go back when it's time for my next vehicle! More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
July 24, 2015
Smooth and easy. Steve Murphy was extremely helpful and very understanding every time I changed my mind. He worked very hard, and many hours to find me the perfect tru Steve Murphy was extremely helpful and very understanding every time I changed my mind. He worked very hard, and many hours to find me the perfect truck. He went above and beyond any other sales associate I have ever met. I wasn't a easy customer, and he was always right there to answer my questions with understanding of my needs. I could tell he actually cared,and wasn't just trying to sell me a truck. Highly recommend Steve for anyone looking for a Ford, or Kia vehicle. Eric Gates in finance was very friendly and explained all my options slowly so I could understand. No tricks or games. This is my second truck purchase from Columbia Ford, there were many other Ford dealers closer to me. Columbia Ford is worth the trip, even if your not close to them ! More
Other Employees Tagged: Steven J. Murphy Sr.
July 20, 2015
2015 escape Getting my new escape was easy. Aaron was friendly and great to work with. He made sure I got the best deal possible on my new car. Getting my new escape was easy. Aaron was friendly and great to work with. He made sure I got the best deal possible on my new car. More
July 19, 2015
Smooth new F250 purchase Mike Howard, Jimmie Bletsch and Eric Gates, the sales/finance team, were very easy to work with without hard sales tactics. They provided the facts an Mike Howard, Jimmie Bletsch and Eric Gates, the sales/finance team, were very easy to work with without hard sales tactics. They provided the facts and associated costs and reasonable trade-in offer which made the transaction very smooth and an enjoyable experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch
July 18, 2015
Awesome!!!! Thank you Anthony McCormack, Jimmie Bletsch, and Eric Gates. I truly enjoyed my experience at your dealership purchasing my new F150. I would highly r Thank you Anthony McCormack, Jimmie Bletsch, and Eric Gates. I truly enjoyed my experience at your dealership purchasing my new F150. I would highly recommend you guys to anyone I know you guys are AWESOME!!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch
July 15, 2015
Great Experience Friendly, no-pressure, knowledgable Bought a new car and they listened to what we wanted and needed for a car and our budget. Would buy from there Friendly, no-pressure, knowledgable Bought a new car and they listened to what we wanted and needed for a car and our budget. Would buy from there again. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch
July 14, 2015
No pressure just friendly service Just leased my second F-150 with Columbia Ford. This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had either leasing or buying a vehicle. From the time m Just leased my second F-150 with Columbia Ford. This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had either leasing or buying a vehicle. From the time my wife and I were greeted upon entering the dealership through the completion of all the paperwork Columbia Ford has been top notch. Our salesman Steve Murphy was fabulous he listened to what we were looking for and never tried to push us in a different direction and ultimately came through with the right deal on the truck we were interested in. Eric Gates did our closeout paperwork quickly and never push us to take the typical last minute closing items as a courtesy he made us aware of our options at closing but that was it when we showed no interest in adding additional cost to the deal. I have bought over 6 New Fords since the last time I purchased a vehicle from Columbia Ford and I can honestly say they treat their customers better than most of the dealerships in Eastern Connecticut and hold a good inventory of vehicle choices. I currently plan to keep my business with Columbia Ford for my next Ford whenever that may be. More
Other Employees Tagged: Steven J. Murphy Sr.
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