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
1,249 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!

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33 yrs, 10 mos

5.0

1,249 Reviews

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1249 Reviews of Chris Messier

September 29, 2025

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Nick it's a wonderful salesperson he's also a tremendous person has a great personality works well with the public knows what we want knows how to get us into a car he's just overall knowledgeable great per More

by Marcos Ortiz
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Oct 03, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you, Marcos, for sharing your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Nick provided you with such a wonderful car buying experience. His knowledge, professionalism, and friendly personality make the process smooth and enjoyable, and we’re glad he was able to help you find exactly what you were looking for. At Gates Nissan, our goal is to provide every customer with excellent service and a comfortable, stress-free experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you with all your automotive needs in the future!

July 31, 2025

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Enjoy dealing with Hudson I will use them the next time I buy a truck and I will send anybody his way More

by Bryan
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Jul 31, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you, Bryan! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed working with Hudson. He truly takes pride in providing top-notch service, and your recommendation means the world to us. We look forward to helping you again when it's time for your next truck—and we appreciate you sending others our way! 🚗💼 #GatesGMC #TruckShoppingMadeEasy #CustomerFirst

June 25, 2025

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Martin, Chris and Nick were extremely professional. They went above and beyond to accommodate my needs as a buyer and followed through on every item. Martin had a specific truck brought in at my requ More

by nicksaint
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Other Employees Tagged: Martin Quinones, Nick Truax

Jun 26, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for the fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that Martin, Chris, and Nick provided such a professional and accommodating car-buying experience. At Gates GMC, we pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our customers, and it's great to know the team delivered your ideal truck quickly and seamlessly. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to being here for you throughout your ownership journey. Enjoy your new vehicle! 🚗👏 #GatesGMC #ExceptionalService #CarBuyingMadeEasy

June 17, 2025

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Martin and the team at Gates GMC did everything possible to make me feel comfortable. They answered all my questions and went above and beyond to help me out the door with my new vehicle. I will in the futu More

by Krbtransport
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Jun 18, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Martin and the team at Gates GMC made you feel comfortable and supported throughout your car-buying journey. Providing a stress-free and informative experience is what we strive for, and it’s great to know we exceeded your expectations. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping your friends and family with their next vehicle! Enjoy your new ride! 🚗💨🌟 #GatesGMC #CarBuyingMadeEasy #CustomerFirst

June 13, 2025

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Everyone that i had come across especially Ralph Clement has been extremely helpful whether I was buying or leasing my vehicles. He has awesome customer service. More

by bethandmikew
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Jun 13, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that everyone you encountered—and especially Ralph Clement—provided you with exceptional support whether you were buying or leasing your vehicles. At Gates GMC Nissan, we pride ourselves on delivering a seamless, customer-focused experience and outstanding service every step of the way. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future! 🚗🌟

May 31, 2025

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Everything worked out very well. I'm very happy with my car. Martin helped me throughout the process and got the financing for me that I needed. Everybody was friendly and the pap More

by Denise
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Other Employees Tagged: Martin Quinones

Jun 04, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that everything went smoothly and that Martin was able to assist you throughout the entire car-buying process — from securing financing to making sure everything was handled quickly and efficiently. We're also proud to hear this is your third Nissan! They truly are stylish, reliable, and packed with great features. We appreciate your continued loyalty and look forward to serving you again at Gates Nissan in the future! 🚗✨ #GatesNissan #NorthWindhamCT #NissanDealer #HappyCustomer #CarBuyingMadeEasy #DependableDriving

May 25, 2025

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Great experience from start to finish! We received the best customer service! Found our Yukon online. Nicholas Florentino made sure to keep in contact with us. He made it easy for us to pu More

by jubylisa
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Florentino

May 28, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience from start to finish purchasing your new Yukon from Gates GMC. Nicholas Florentino and Chris Messier are committed to delivering top-tier customer service, and we’re glad they made the long-distance process smooth and stress-free. We appreciate you making the 6-hour drive to do business with us — your trust means everything. Welcome to the Gates family, and enjoy every mile in your new Yukon! 🚗💨 #GatesGMC #YukonExperience #TopCustomerService #LongDistanceCarBuying #NicholasFlorentino #ChrisMessier #GMCSUV

May 21, 2025

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The service was great. Nick from sales took really good care of me and the family. More

by Vipulp311
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May 23, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that Nick provided great service and took excellent care of you and your family. At Gates, we pride ourselves on delivering a seamless and family-friendly car buying experience. We appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again! #GatesNissan #CustomerCare #FamilyFocusedService #NickFromSales

May 20, 2025

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Best dealership I have ever worked with! I will be back!! Paul Mazza was great!! More

by dan
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May 23, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much, Dan! We're honored to be called the best dealership you've ever worked with—that means a lot to our team. We're thrilled Paul Mazza made your experience exceptional, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Gates GMC again soon! Enjoy your vehicle and thank you for choosing us! 🚗👏🌟

May 20, 2025

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Incredible staff who took care of all my needs. They helped me to get into a car that feels great and I don’t have to worry about. They also gave me the option for a warranty on a certified used ve More

by liftedtree
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May 23, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear our team provided you with a stress-free and supportive experience, and helped you into a vehicle that feels just right. Offering peace of mind with our certified pre-owned warranty options is something we take pride in. We appreciate you choosing Gates Nissan and look forward to serving you again in the future! 🚗🔧🌟

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