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Eric Gates
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General Manager
Columbia Ford Kia
234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
579 Reviews
Eric is happily married to his wife, Katharine and lives in Stonington with their 2 children Ollie and Bella. His motivation to help people buy, trade, sell, fix, repair, maintain and improve their automotive situations shines through and is proven by the thousands of people he has affected. He is an avid athlete and sports fan. Eric is a hometown fan of the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics and Boston Red Sox, and he will certainly let you know about it. Eric has been around the business for his entire life, and he has been playing with cars since he could touch the pedals. He has been certified in 8 different car manufacturers, so he certainly knows his stuff. Come in and meet him, he will always go above and beyond, no matter who you are!
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11 yrs, 5 mos
Industry Experience
41 yrs, 4 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
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579 Reviews of Eric Gates
August 20, 2021
Had a great experience buying my new truck. Everyone there was great and so was the thunderbird restaurant. Breakfast was excellent while we wait. Got everything done in a matter of hours. Thank you there was great and so was the thunderbird restaurant. Breakfast was excellent while we wait. Got everything done in a matter of hours. Thank you More
by Chaluch
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
August 11, 2021
excellent customer service , third time leasing a car thru them. Very helpful and always works with me to get me what I'm looking for . thru them. Very helpful and always works with me to get me what I'm looking for . More
by Jean2018
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Dillon Rahall
July 23, 2021
If you’re looking for a vehicle then go to Columbia ford Kia.Professional, friendly staff, clean facility and more. Best dealership I’ve been to. Kia.Professional, friendly staff, clean facility and more. Best dealership I’ve been to. More
by jchabot
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch , Jonathan Piedrasanta
July 02, 2021
I have been coming to Gates Family Dealerships since 2011. The first person I met then was Eric Gates and he is still the reason I continue to buy my vehicles and my families vehicles there. Of course h 2011. The first person I met then was Eric Gates and he is still the reason I continue to buy my vehicles and my families vehicles there. Of course he doesn't work alone and every single person I deal with there is just like Eric. 100 percent top notch customer service from everyone. Thank You More
by renevel
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Jimmie Bletsch, Mike Pahlas, Joe Brochu, Ryan McLeod, Dave Munkelt , Jonathan Piedrasanta
June 18, 2021
The people who work there are very friendly and helpful.When I purchase another vehicle it will be at Columbia Ford Kia.Also the dealership was very clean.My salesman is very knowledgeable person a helpful.When I purchase another vehicle it will be at Columbia Ford Kia.Also the dealership was very clean.My salesman is very knowledgeable person and look forward to working with him. More
by cat
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Dave Munkelt
June 13, 2021
Recently got the 2021 Bronco. I love it more than I could imagine. Jonathan and Eric have been so great and willing to help with any little thing to ensure I am totally satisfied with my purchase. Jake made imagine. Jonathan and Eric have been so great and willing to help with any little thing to ensure I am totally satisfied with my purchase. Jake made sure to answer any and all questions I had about breaking down the pricing, and he made the signing process not feel like a chore. Dale appraised my trade in very appropriately and I was happy with the number we agreed on. All in all, fantastic experience. More
by Taylor
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Dale Thompson , Jonathan Piedrasanta
June 11, 2021
Excellent customer service! Throughout the whole process of purchasing a new truck they kept me updated and made sure they everything was done correctly from start to finish of purchasing a new truck they kept me updated and made sure they everything was done correctly from start to finish More
by MongilloFoundations
Other Employees Tagged: Tony Mauro, Bruce Novicky
June 04, 2021
This dealership went above and beyond my expectations. Andy, my salesman, was very cooperative, patient, and accommodating! I walked away with a great deal and will definitely recommend their services. Andy, my salesman, was very cooperative, patient, and accommodating! I walked away with a great deal and will definitely recommend their services. More
by Angelo
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell , Bruce Novicky
June 01, 2021
Everyone at the dealership was helpful, friendly and honest. They answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable with our purchase. Thank you Eric & Andy for all your help! honest. They answered all of our questions and made us feel comfortable with our purchase. Thank you Eric & Andy for all your help! More
by StaceyWatt
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
May 03, 2021
As the dealership was over 2hrs away I needed the sale to happen in one morning. They promised me they could and did! It went very smooth and I'm very pleased with the results. happen in one morning. They promised me they could and did! It went very smooth and I'm very pleased with the results. More
by John
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
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