Chris Messier
Chris Messier at Gates GMC Nissan

Chris Messier

Finance Manager

Gates GMC Nissan

143 Boston Post Road
North Windham, CT 06256

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5.0
1,302 Reviews

Chris lives in Plainfield, has been happily married for 33 years, and is the proud father of three—Chris Jr., Sabrena, and Sam—plus two dogs. His greatest pride and joy now includes the family’s newest additions, Jack and Benny. A member of the Gates Organization since 1992, Chris loves watching customers return with the next generation in tow. The next time you’re at Gates, knock on his window and say hello!

Dealership Experience

34 yrs, 8 mos

5.0

1,302 Reviews

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1302 Reviews of Chris Messier

August 15, 2026

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Hello i have bought 6 vehicles from gates everytime is a great experience from start to finish Hudson my Sales Representative was by far very knowledgeable and friendly answered all my questions brought me More

by paulappi1234
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July 30, 2026

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Great customer service and attention to detail. They did not have the vehicle i decided upon in stock but located and brought in the vehicle to match my wishes. More

by markboucher322
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Aug 03, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you, Mark, for your 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We're thrilled to hear that you received great customer service and appreciated our team's attention to detail. At Gates Nissan, we're committed to helping every customer find the perfect vehicle, even if it means locating and bringing one in that matches exactly what they're looking for. We're delighted we could find the vehicle that met your wishes and make your car-buying experience a positive one. Thank you for choosing Gates Nissan. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you with all your future vehicle sales and service needs. Enjoy your new vehicle! 🚗✨

July 26, 2026

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The experience was easy. The paperwork was in order. Daniel was a pleasure to work with. More

by Msweeney04
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Other Employees Tagged: Dan Bourget

Jul 28, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that your experience was easy and that Daniel provided excellent service. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again in the future!

July 25, 2026

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I went there looking for a used truck. I left with a great deal on a brand new truck. More

by jsinteriorfinish
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Other Employees Tagged: Tomas Gates, Hudson Greenberg

Jul 28, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our dealership for your truck purchase! We strive to provide great deals and exceptional service to all of our customers. Enjoy your new truck! #HappyDriving #CustomerSatisfaction

July 20, 2026

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They had the perfect low mileage used vehicle for my daughter’s first car. Hudson made the buying process quick and easy. More

by Cmmurphy627
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Jul 28, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your kind review! We're glad we could provide the perfect low mileage used vehicle for your daughter's first car. It was a pleasure working with you and making the buying process quick and easy. We hope your daughter enjoys her new car!

June 29, 2026

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Nick, Nick, and Chris were all awesome to deal with. Friendly environment and outstanding customer service. It's nice to find a company and group that still remember what those words mean! Couldn't More

by Bill.McElroy
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Truax, Nick Florentino

Jun 30, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you, Bill, for your outstanding 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We're thrilled to hear that Nick, Nick, and Chris made your experience such a positive one. Providing a friendly environment and outstanding customer service is what we strive for every customer who visits Gates Nissan. Your kind words about our team's professionalism and dedication mean a great deal to us. We’re honored that you would recommend our dealership so highly, and we're grateful for the opportunity to earn your trust. Thank you for choosing Gates Nissan. We hope you enjoy your new vehicle, and we look forward to serving you with all your future automotive sales and service needs! 🚗✨

June 27, 2026

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Martin was fantastic, he showed me 3 different trucks before I made my decision. His knowledge and attitude was what all salespeople should strive for. The whole car buying experience was top notch. Wel More

by gard092786
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Jun 29, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your 5-star review of Gates GMC! ⭐ We're thrilled to hear that Martin made your truck-buying experience such a positive one. Taking the time to show you multiple trucks, answer your questions, and help you find the right fit is exactly the personalized service we strive to provide at Gates GMC. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Martin. His knowledge, professionalism, and customer-first attitude are a tremendous asset to our team. We're delighted that your entire vehicle purchase was top-notch from start to finish. Congratulations on your new truck, and thank you for choosing Gates GMC! We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again for all your future sales and service needs. 🚚⭐

June 24, 2026

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This was my first experience with Gates Nissan - and from the minute I walked through the door I felt at ease as a single woman shopping alone. Treated with respect from everyone I interacted with, I felt l More

by aigean332
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Other Employees Tagged: Martin Quinones

Jun 26, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We’re honored that your first experience with us was such a positive one. Creating a welcoming, comfortable environment where every customer feels respected and valued is extremely important to our team. We're especially pleased to hear that Martin Quinones went above and beyond to help you find the right vehicle to fit your needs and budget. At Gates Nissan, we strive to provide a stress-free, family-oriented car-buying experience, and it's rewarding to know that’s exactly how you felt. Thank you for trusting us with your vehicle purchase. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to the Gates Nissan family for many years to come! 🚗✨😊

June 23, 2026

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Awesome people and they work really hard to get you what you need or want! More

by Jsittnick1979
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Jun 25, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We’re thrilled to hear that our team worked hard to help you find exactly what you needed. Providing a friendly, customer-focused, and stress-free experience is what we strive for every day at Gates Nissan. We truly appreciate your kind words and are grateful for the opportunity to earn your business. Thank you for choosing Gates Nissan, and we look forward to helping you with all your future vehicle needs! 🚗✨

June 20, 2026

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No xx. Straight up people here. Easy to work with. If you hate the usual "sales" pitch and xx that typical dealers force feed you...... go here. Honest. Per More

by mtbartha
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Other Employees Tagged: Paul Bacon

Jun 23, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your 5-star review of Gates Nissan! ⭐ We truly appreciate your honest feedback. We're proud to hear that you experienced the straightforward, no-pressure approach that we strive to provide every day. At Gates Nissan, we believe buying a vehicle should be simple, transparent, and stress-free. Being honest, personable, dependable, and easy to work with is exactly the experience we want every customer to have. Thank you for choosing Gates Nissan and for recommending us to others who are looking for a different kind of dealership experience. We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you again in the future! 🚗✨

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