Eric Gates
Eric Gates at Columbia Ford Kia

Eric Gates | Page 58

General Manager

Columbia Ford Kia

234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237

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583 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, 7 mos

Industry Experience

41 yrs, 6 mos

Specialties & Trainings

NADA Graduate

5.0

583 Reviews

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583 Reviews of Eric Gates

June 02, 2015

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Professional car buying experience. From the very first step into the dealership to the drive away in my new purchase I was treated in a kind and professional manner. I have not been to More

by Skwurm
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Steven J. Murphy Sr.

May 30, 2015

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Our New Used Vehicle John thanks for helping us find our vehicles for the past 20 years! Eric did a great job helping us find financing to fit our needs. We love our new More

by HeidiHines
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Other Employees Tagged: John Senick

May 30, 2015

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First Oil Change This was my first visit for service, I felt welcomed and was taken care of promptly. My sales person Allan even came to see me and asked how I was li More

by Sundaze - FGL
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey , Chris Ledoux

May 12, 2015

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Always a pleasure dealing with Columbia Ford My wife and I have always had great experiences with the staff, who always go out of their way to help the customer in any way that they can, and we a More

by PB, 363
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Other Employees Tagged: Steven J. Murphy Sr.

May 12, 2015

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Satisfied Customer Great people to do business with, outstanding service from Steve Murphy, quality customer car, patient with customers and they will put you in a car o More

by Adwoa Amoabeng
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Other Employees Tagged: Bobby Eskey , Steven J. Murphy Sr.

May 07, 2015

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Very Pleasant Experience I stopped in to look at new cars and ended up dealing with Aaron Guilbeault. Went for a test drive and I was sold. Went back the next day with my wife More

by Johnny K
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey , Parts - Bob Smith, Matt Shea

May 07, 2015

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Ford F-150 I had the pleasure of working with Aaron to buy a new Ford F-150, and we did most of it with e=mails, a very excellent sales person. Another satisfied More

by Howard
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May 07, 2015

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2nd purchase, 2nd good experience This is now my second purchase at Columbia Ford (both F150's ;-) . I have been impressed both times and i believe you will be pleasantly surprised by More

by f150owner
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May 03, 2015

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Excellent customer service The Salesman was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the vehicle. It was a positive car buying experience. All department More

by forddriver2413
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici

April 30, 2015

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Great service Everyone was very friendly and knowledge was great on the vehicles. Allen was very helpful along with everyone I dealt with, I like the 2 years of fre More

by rick131719
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