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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
1,259 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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34 yrs, 1 mo

5.0

1,259 Reviews

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1259 Reviews of Chris Messier

January 17, 2026

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Outstanding and trustworthy service! Everyone is very accommodating and willing to work with you when there is a fault in the buying process. Thank you Gates! More

by Dane
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Jan 20, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Dane! ⭐️ We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad to hear our team was accommodating and worked with you to resolve any issues along the way. Providing outstanding and trustworthy service is always our goal. Enjoy your vehicle, and thank you for choosing Gates Nissan!

January 13, 2026

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I was very comfortable with all sales personnel. professional and knowledgeable Top quality people. Highly recommended. Thank you for all the information about my purchase and concerns. More

by vinnie
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Jan 14, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you, Vinnie, for the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! We’re thrilled to hear that you felt comfortable with our sales team and appreciated their professionalism and knowledge. Providing clear information and addressing all concerns is a top priority for us, and we’re glad that showed throughout your vehicle purchase experience. Your recommendation means a lot to our entire team. We truly appreciate your trust and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

January 03, 2026

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Great people and a great car buying experience. Martin Quinones is the absolute ‘BEST’. Thank you! More

by sanrychris
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Other Employees Tagged: Martin Quinones, Jeana Zajaczkowski, Steve Blackmer, Melinda Bruscato

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Jan 06, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for the wonderful review and 5-star rating! ⭐ We’re thrilled to hear you had a great car-buying experience at Gates Nissan and that Martin Quinones made such a positive impact. Martin truly is one of the best, and we’re proud to have him on our team. We appreciate you choosing Gates Nissan and thank you for your kind words. Enjoy your new vehicle, and we look forward to assisting you again for all your Nissan sales and service needs! 🚗😊

January 01, 2026

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Paul Bacon was complete professional on completing my deal and buying a new truck. He was very helpful and explained everything thoughtfully. More

by Hdmonroe630
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Jan 03, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for the 5-star review and for choosing Gates for your new truck purchase! We’re thrilled to hear that Paul Bacon provided a professional, helpful, and informative experience. Taking the time to explain every detail and make the process smooth is exactly what we strive for at Gates. Congratulations on your new truck, and thank you for trusting our team. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to assisting you again in the future!

December 24, 2025

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Fantastic experience from start to finish. Would highly recommend to friends and family. Thank you More

by 894csp
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Dec 25, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! We’re thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience from start to finish at Gates Nissan. Your recommendation to friends and family truly means a lot to our team. We appreciate your trust and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Enjoy your vehicle! 🚗✨

December 17, 2025

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Totally satisfied with the service provided to my husband and I. We will certainly highly recommend you and the Nissan dealership to family and friends. Thanks for being the one to assist us in our unexpec More

by dean5962
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Dec 19, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for the 5-star review and your kind words. ⭐ We are truly grateful you chose Gates Nissan, and it means a great deal to know you and your husband were totally satisfied with the service you received. We’re honored to have been able to assist you during such a difficult and unexpected time, and we sincerely appreciate your recommendation to family and friends. Your trust means everything to our team, and we are always here if you need anything in the future.

November 27, 2025

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I went in there by recommendation and I'm so glad I did. Great place to get your car! More

by Dayala86
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Other Employees Tagged: Nick Truax, Ralph Clement, Paul Mazza

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Dec 02, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for trusting our business based on a recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience with us and we hope to continue delivering great service for all your automotive needs. See you again soon!

November 09, 2025

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We had a great experience at this dealership and highly recommend working with Danny. From the moment he reached out, he made the entire process as smooth and stress-free as possible. He was never pushy, r More

by krb19010
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Nov 11, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at Gates of North Windham. Danny and Chris take great pride in providing a smooth, stress-free, and enjoyable car-buying experience — and it’s great to know their dedication made all the difference for you. We’re glad you found the perfect vehicle at the right price and are loving all the new features! Enjoy every mile in your new ride, and thank you for recommending Gates of North Windham. 🚗✨ #Gates #NorthWindham #CarBuyingMadeEasy #HappyCustomers

October 24, 2025

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I called to check on our rebate check because it had been quite a while we were waiting. Due to what may have been a computer issue, everything was done again but instead of waiting another 6 weeks, they cu More

by Nancbro
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Other Employees Tagged: Paul Bacon

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Oct 28, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review on DealerRater! We’re so glad our team at Gates Nissan of North Windham was able to quickly resolve your rebate issue and make things right. We always strive to provide prompt, transparent, and customer-focused service, and it’s great to hear that you appreciated our efforts. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future! ⭐🚗 #GatesNissan #DealerRaterReview #CustomerFirst #ExceptionalService

October 22, 2025

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Amazing experience—transparent pricing, no hassle, super responsive team. Best dealership I’ve ever worked with! More

by Cheriecody
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Oct 25, 2025

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you, Cherie, for the amazing 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with our transparent pricing and hassle-free process. Our team always strives to provide a smooth, responsive, and trustworthy experience for every customer. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. Thanks for choosing Gates Nissan — we’re honored to be the best dealership you’ve ever worked with! 🚗⭐

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