Mike Pahlas | Page 12
Service Manager
Columbia Ford Kia
234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
Grew up in Franklin CT,father owened a small service station where I grew up learing/working on cars.Went to Norwich Tech and started working for Ford in 1984.I enjoy the chalange of the ever growing automotive field.
Read moreDealership Experience
28 yrs, 2 mos
Industry Experience
42 yrs, 2 mos
417 Reviews
Write a Review417 Reviews of Mike Pahlas
May 03, 2023
They always are so accommodating to my schedule and will always find a time that works well for me. Once I do arrive it’s always amazing customer service and quick service always find a time that works well for me. Once I do arrive it’s always amazing customer service and quick service More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Ryan McLeod, Fernando Cruz
May 03, 2023
So, it's been about seven years since Columbia Ford KIA replaced my daughter's Ford F150 engine. Then in 2017 I purchased a KIA Forte and they began servicing a new vehicle. My daughter finally gave up the replaced my daughter's Ford F150 engine. Then in 2017 I purchased a KIA Forte and they began servicing a new vehicle. My daughter finally gave up the aging truck last year; the engine was still strong but other systems were failing. My KIA is running great and has not been serviced by anyone other than Columbia Ford KIA. I rely on them and trust them--from experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz
April 22, 2023
I brought my F350 to them with a extra warranty I purchased from another dealership and the service department was rude disrespectful and ignorant. It started with my wipers not working . They said i purchased from another dealership and the service department was rude disrespectful and ignorant. It started with my wipers not working . They said in a few days they would call me and make a appointment. 1 month later I called them. I brought it in and I didn't want to deal with the first guy I delt with so I asked for another. I have never been treated with such disrespect. They never contacted my insurance but they told me it was turned down and I needed to pay them. I wasn't going to fall for there scam. I have a on board camera. The head service guy told me they were out $600.00 and they weren't going to work on my truck and to find another dealer. I called my insurance company because I bought a premium policy and guess what they said . They never received a call or request for payment from them. They service person who was working on my visit not the mechanic was a new member and never did his job. So I looked at my camera footage and they drove my truck and punched my dash and never replaced the wiper problem.the video showed they worked on my truck or should a say drove the truck for 40 minutes. How could that cost them $600.00 . I tried calling Greg Gatesand Denny Gates multiple times and never received a call back. I have a very large family and friends and I called everyone of them to never use a Gates family dealership again. I'm a contractor and I own 7 ford's and my kids have 3 ford's and 2 Nissan and 1 kia. I have spent over a hundred grand in parts and service there for over 15 yrs. I had just spent 5 grand just on one truck for turbo,y pipes , injectors, 2 batteries, 4 tires,4 shocks,high pressure oil pump and pressure sensor and a few other parts. I can't believe a dealer ship so low and not just that someone deleted my account that had all my purchases of parts and service. So be carefull I'm not saying it will happen to you but I thought it would never happen to me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Craig Gates, Joe Berube, Fernando Cruz
April 22, 2023
Columbia ford always does an amazing job with my vehicle! This is my second car I’ve bought from them, and the only place I feel comfortable bringing my vehicle for service. The service department always exp This is my second car I’ve bought from them, and the only place I feel comfortable bringing my vehicle for service. The service department always explains things thoroughly and never speak in a way that makes me feel as though they are taking advantage of me for not knowing about cars to get more money. They are awesome! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Dave Munkelt, Fernando Cruz
April 21, 2023
Always providing excellent service courtsey accomudating and a pleasure to work with. Thank you for for getting me in and out on time and a pleasure to work with. Thank you for for getting me in and out on time More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube
April 11, 2023
Very good service and was ready when promised. when I called for service they made the appointment as soon as possible when I called for service they made the appointment as soon as possible More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz
April 01, 2023
Had oil changed scheduled along with safety inspection. Found out I needed rear brakes. Work done reasonably priced and completed that day while I waited. Great service!! Found out I needed rear brakes. Work done reasonably priced and completed that day while I waited. Great service!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz
March 24, 2023
I had a great experience at Columbia Ford Kia. I brought my vehicle in for service. The staff were friendly and accommodating. They gave me a complimentary cup of coffee while I waited for my vehi I brought my vehicle in for service. The staff were friendly and accommodating. They gave me a complimentary cup of coffee while I waited for my vehicle. The service department was very efficient. They did a wonderful job. I would highly recommend getting service at Columbia Ford Kia. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz
March 23, 2023
Service department is very professional and upfront on all required work. Really helpful with local transportation and quick turnaround. all required work. Really helpful with local transportation and quick turnaround. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz
March 15, 2023
Quick with the work. Professional from start to finish. And do not forget the free coffee! Professional from start to finish. And do not forget the free coffee! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Andy Caldwell, Fernando Cruz

