Eric Gates | Page 56
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 13, 2015
Good Deal I recently purchased a truck from Columbia Ford. This was my first visit to this dealership. I was very impressed with the relaxed atmosphere. When I I recently purchased a truck from Columbia Ford. This was my first visit to this dealership. I was very impressed with the relaxed atmosphere. When I first got there I wasn't quite sure what I wanted. My salesman Matt Milici was very professional putting up with my indecisiveness. Anyway I walked out of there with a great deal and I'm very happy with the truck. After a week I found a problem with the truck. I went back to the dealership today and talked to Matt and Chris Ledoux. They are going to fix the problem for me! This is the way it should be. Not forget about you after the sale. My wife will be looking to replace her vehicle in the fall. It's a little bit of a trip but we .will be back thanks! Bob Teslof More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici
July 12, 2015
Enjoyable car buying I was looking for a specialized used vehicle. I shopped every dealer in a 100 mile radius. Steve Murphy is the only sales person that followed through I was looking for a specialized used vehicle. I shopped every dealer in a 100 mile radius. Steve Murphy is the only sales person that followed through and found what I wanted. More
Other Employees Tagged: Steven J. Murphy Sr.
July 12, 2015
The dealership of the future, today! This is my 4th purchase from Columbia Ford. Salesman Aaron Guilbeault, all 4 from the same salesman is a big deal, not an easy task. I've always been This is my 4th purchase from Columbia Ford. Salesman Aaron Guilbeault, all 4 from the same salesman is a big deal, not an easy task. I've always been treated with respect, everyone is very friendly and outgoing. Very relaxed atmosphere, no pressure to buy, knowledgeable staff, just really good people in general. I actually think of them as friends, I've dealt with a lot of dealers because I love to buy cars, this place feels like I'm hanging out with my friends. I can't say enough good things about Columbia Ford. Special Thanks to Aaron, great job as usual, I wouldn't expect anything less from you, you are a fine young man. Recently met Eric Gates, again, great customer service, professionalism and someone who is down to earth. A great asset to the company. I have a few other friends here and I don't want to leave them out..."Ginger Rogers" (Matt Milici) "The Honey Badger" Dale Thomspson, all you guys are a great team, don't lose that! Thanks! Russ Roberts More
Other Employees Tagged: Dale Thompson , Matt Milici
July 12, 2015
Excellent Experience Went to their online invetory and found the vehicle I was interested in purchasing. Scheduled a test drive when it was most convenient for me and I di Went to their online invetory and found the vehicle I was interested in purchasing. Scheduled a test drive when it was most convenient for me and I did not feel pressured to purchase the vehicle right then and there. Entire experience from start to finish was excellent. I do NOT regret doing business with them More
July 11, 2015
Quick Great Service Walked in the door, looking to buy my first vehicle and was not pressured at all, comfortable experience from the start. Sales staff was helpful, k Walked in the door, looking to buy my first vehicle and was not pressured at all, comfortable experience from the start. Sales staff was helpful, knowledgeable and relaxed. Was quickly shown what I was looking for and went over the vehicle with staff completely. After deciding the vehicle for me salesman made it his mission to get me on the road, less than 24 hours later driving my new vehicle. They took care of me. More
July 05, 2015
They give you their absolute best deal the first time around John was a great dealer. I am 20 years old and I went to Columbia Ford looking to buy my first car. I was originally overwhelmed by the process becaus John was a great dealer. I am 20 years old and I went to Columbia Ford looking to buy my first car. I was originally overwhelmed by the process because I just moved out of my parents house and the idea of spending every penny I had saved since I was 16 was daunting to say the least. My parents came with me to help because I don't really know much about cars. The days before I went to Columbia ford I had gone to other dealerships but I just didn't feel 100% comfortable and taken care of at any of them (honestly I was met with a lot of dealers who spoke down to me as if I was in infant). John Senick at Columbia Ford was nothing like that. He made me feel comfortable and well informed but also treated me with respect and acknowledged that I was the one ultimately making the decision. Not only that but John really did his very best to get me the best deal on a great car. He came back to me with an offer that was far better than any expectations I could have had and I simply couldn't refuse. He was great about working around my work schedule when coming to pick up the car. When dealing with the paperwork and finances Eric Gates was also very friendly and down to earth. I couldn't be happier with my 2011 Hyundai Elantra. In all I had a wonderful experience at Columbia Ford and I would encourage anyone to request John Senick when buying their next car. You won't be disappointed! More
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
July 03, 2015
New cae John Senick.. Great guy, honest, easy and quick. Not a typical car sales person. Very friendly and authentic. Best price in state. Make sure you ask f John Senick.. Great guy, honest, easy and quick. Not a typical car sales person. Very friendly and authentic. Best price in state. Make sure you ask for John More
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
July 01, 2015
used car purchase I am very impressed with Tony Mauro . He treaded me like a real person and was down to earth not like most car salesmen . I would recommend this deale I am very impressed with Tony Mauro . He treaded me like a real person and was down to earth not like most car salesmen . I would recommend this dealership and Tony to all my friends . It is a pleasure not to be forced into something you do not want to buy . They gave me a great deal and with no pressure . Thank you very much for the great experience and great truck . Harry More
Other Employees Tagged: Tony Mauro
June 30, 2015
Friendly helpful understanding great service I went with out expecting much. And left with a brand new car. Everyone was smiling and friendly. I have been to three different places to get cars bu I went with out expecting much. And left with a brand new car. Everyone was smiling and friendly. I have been to three different places to get cars but this will be the only one I will stay with. I felt so welcome and comfortable. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Steven J. Murphy Sr.
June 30, 2015
Super sales with no pressure. Columbia Ford Kia has a huge selection of vehicles available. They are more than happy to let you look at and drive whatever vehicle you want to ensur Columbia Ford Kia has a huge selection of vehicles available. They are more than happy to let you look at and drive whatever vehicle you want to ensure you get the vehicle that suits your needs. Their finance services are swift and courteous. I would definitely buy at Columbia again. I would also recommend this dealership to all my friends. More
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
Dealership Inventory (172 Vehicles)

