
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.
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27 yrs, 6 mos
Industry Experience
41 yrs, 6 mos
373 Reviews
Write a Review373 Reviews of Mike Pahlas
October 08, 2025
Quick service & was done at home. Friendly guys, explained all work. Also flexible scheduling, would recommend Friendly guys, explained all work. Also flexible scheduling, would recommend More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz
September 26, 2025
Columbia Ford/Kia is an easy and convenient location to get to. It is a relaxing facility and has a cafe if you are hungry. The customer service is great as well. get to. It is a relaxing facility and has a cafe if you are hungry. The customer service is great as well. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz, Rush Wellington
August 18, 2025
Awesome place to deal with. Employee’s are very friendly, not to mention the decor and food. Employee’s are very friendly, not to mention the decor and food. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz
July 30, 2025
My family has purchased two cars in the same year from this dealer. We love the vehicles, and the dealership is certainly an interesting, fun environment. There were a couple of times that I stayed wh this dealer. We love the vehicles, and the dealership is certainly an interesting, fun environment. There were a couple of times that I stayed when service was being done. I am sure I am not the only one who tries to work while waiting and I was beyond uncomfortable. Based on what I do for a living I emailed, called and stopped by to talk with the owner and GM with some suggestions. Neither of them called me back or responded to my email. While I can respect someone not wanting to purchase anything, I am in sales, so I have thick skin. Not responding is rude. Not to mention that I am a customer. That certainly rubbed me the wrong way. The service guys are great. They have been nothing but friendly, helpful and I trust them. The only inconvenience is their lack of loaner cars. Again, I am on the road for sales and not once has a car been available to use when my car was out of commission for 3-4 days. I know that's not the service departments call, but other dealerships certainly offer this convenience to their customers. Overall, I would recommend the dealership in general. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bobby Eskey, Andy Caldwell, Fernando Cruz
July 27, 2025
Whenever I go in to this dealer I can ask a dumb question and no question is dum and I always seem to get the answer that I am looking for, Therefore I feel you all are very awesome and no question is dum and I always seem to get the answer that I am looking for, Therefore I feel you all are very awesome More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz
May 23, 2025
As always, the service department is fantastic. Each time I am there, it’s always a good experience. Each time I am there, it’s always a good experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Fernando Cruz
May 15, 2025
Always professional. Always a quick turn around. Always in contact with updates regarding the work. Always a quick turn around. Always in contact with updates regarding the work. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Andy Caldwell, Fernando Cruz
April 28, 2025
What a great experience! We live locally and they came picked up the the truck and dropped it off when the work was completed. The communication was fantastic! We knew when t We live locally and they came picked up the the truck and dropped it off when the work was completed. The communication was fantastic! We knew when they were coming to pick it up, when it got to the shop, when the work was done and when the truck was on it's way home. What a great service! The entire team was knowledgeable, professional and very personable. We trust them and bring all our vehicles there for maintenance and repairs. More
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Andy Caldwell, Ryan McLeod, Dave Munkelt, Fernando Cruz, Michael Devine , John Senick, Eric Gates, Jay Roderick, Dale Thompson, Eli Belyi, Jimmie Bletsch,
April 28, 2025
Wow! Awesome, incredible and fantastic! I can't say enough about this dealership. My car went is with an awful sound coming from the front of my car and a Awesome, incredible and fantastic! I can't say enough about this dealership. My car went is with an awful sound coming from the front of my car and a horrible grinding noise. Since I was local they have a new service where they come and pick up the car and drop it off when completed. This was so helpful and is another great service they provide. From the time my car was put in for service to the time it was dropped off I received messages and phone calls to inform me of the progress and repairs needed. What impressed me the most was the professional diagnosis of the repairs needed and gave me all the options to make an educated decision of what works for my safety, budget and timeline. No scare tactics, no pressure and didn't talk down to me. Just gave it to me straight. When I explained that I needed to be doing a lot of long distance trips they let me know what would be best for my situation. I agreed, they let me know the time frame and when my car would be completed. The communication was the best I have ever received in all my years of owning a car, truck or hotrod. When my car was delivered they were so nice, made sure I received my paperwork and let me know if I needed anything or had any questions to call them. I was so excited that I got in my car right away and it drove like a dream! Just like the first day I got it. Well done Columbia Ford Kia... well done. Thank you again for a job well done. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Craig Gates, Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Eric Gates, Jimmie Bletsch, Ilya "Eli" Belyi, Fernando Cruz, Jay Roderick , Dale Thompson, Ryan McCloud, Andy Caldwell