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Eric Gates
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General Manager
Columbia Ford Kia
234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
578 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!
Read moreDealership Experience
11 yrs, 4 mos
Industry Experience
41 yrs, 3 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
578 Reviews
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578 Reviews of Eric Gates
May 07, 2015
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 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 and drove home in my new car, a Ford Focus Hatchback. Aaron is an asset to the sales staff and everyone we dealt with has been extremely friendly and accommodating. The Thunderbird Cafe puts the finishing touch on a great experience. More
by Johnny K
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey , Parts - Bob Smith, Matt Shea
May 07, 2015
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 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 owned. More
by Howard
May 07, 2015
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 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 the sales and finance staff. They are courteous, patient and friendly. You would be hard pressed to find a better purchasing experience, imo. The facility is pretty great on it's own, complete with a waterfall and Koi pond (my kid loved it), living room w/ fireplace. And the food in the Cafe is very good (i recommend going for service in the AM and hanging out in the cafe for breakfast). Good segway.... Service dept staff are very polite (which is a rarity at most dealerships I've been to). The crew doing the work are fast and clean. I havent had very many service visits, yet, but the ones i have had were good experiences. I would recommend this dealership. More
by f150owner
May 03, 2015
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 The Salesman was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of our questions about the vehicle. It was a positive car buying experience. All departments were very helpful. More
by forddriver2413
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici
April 30, 2015
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 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 free service as well! More
by rick131719
April 30, 2015
Top Of The Line Dealership We are long time customers/buyers of Columbia Ford. We have purchased multiple vehicles from Columbia Ford and our sales person has always been John We are long time customers/buyers of Columbia Ford. We have purchased multiple vehicles from Columbia Ford and our sales person has always been John Senick. John has always been honest and very fair, he has always gone out of his way to put together deals for us.. We recently purchased a new 2014 Ford Focus Hatchback and John Senick, Chris Ledoux, Jake Gurzler and Eric Gates provided us with outstanding sales help. We have had a long term relationship with Columbia Ford and look forward to many additional years of sales and service. More
by focusfocusfocus
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Chris Ledoux, John Senick
April 29, 2015
Truly a great dealership Columbia Ford Kia is the best dealership and has the best staff in Connecticut, I am so happy with my purchase thanks to salesman Aaron Guilbeault and Columbia Ford Kia is the best dealership and has the best staff in Connecticut, I am so happy with my purchase thanks to salesman Aaron Guilbeault and Eric Gates in finance,they are the best always professional and courteous,as are the rest of the staff. Columbia Ford and staff made me feel like family from beginning to end. Thanks for a pleasurable experience. More
by fordf150guy
April 28, 2015
No pressure great ssles and service Just purchased my second vehicle from Columbia Ford and found them to be laid back, professional and efficient. Matt Milici was great. Love that they Just purchased my second vehicle from Columbia Ford and found them to be laid back, professional and efficient. Matt Milici was great. Love that they dont use hugh pressure tactics. I expext my new Explorer to last a long time but will definitely come back to Colimbia Ford for another vehicle whan the time comes. More
by Binti1962
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Matt Milici
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