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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!
Read moreDealership Experience
11 yrs, 5 mos
Industry Experience
41 yrs, 4 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
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579 Reviews of Eric Gates
April 30, 2021
Very professional service with the vehicle. The service was really good being friendly, trustworthy. Definitely recommend this dealership, they have good quality on the cars. was really good being friendly, trustworthy. Definitely recommend this dealership, they have good quality on the cars. More
by kivialvin
Other Employees Tagged: Ryan McLeod
April 23, 2021
It was great working with John Senick, he went over and above to find the truck I wanted! I have purchased vehicles from Columbia Ford in the past and will return for future purchases. above to find the truck I wanted! I have purchased vehicles from Columbia Ford in the past and will return for future purchases. More
by Paul M
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
April 14, 2021
The whole deal went flawless the vehicle is ready when it was supposed to be the paperwork went good I have no complaints Andy the salesman is truly very knowledgeable I have no complaints I would recommend was supposed to be the paperwork went good I have no complaints Andy the salesman is truly very knowledgeable I have no complaints I would recommend Columbia Ford to anyone and he also set upFord pass sync to my phone the car was full of gas in clean More
by robertmarch0630
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
April 07, 2021
No matter what your needs are Columbia Ford get it done! From the salesman to the financial department everything is a smooth transaction! I highly recommend them From the salesman to the financial department everything is a smooth transaction! I highly recommend them More
by Gio78
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey, Joe Brochu , Brianne Gallagher, John Senick
April 01, 2021
Excellent costumer service, very honest and accommodating. Everyone made things happen quickly and stayed late (weekend night) till the deal was completed! We drove home with our new purchase. accommodating. Everyone made things happen quickly and stayed late (weekend night) till the deal was completed! We drove home with our new purchase. More
by melissa.staebner
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Ryan McLeod
March 15, 2021
Had an absolutely amazing experience with Ryan and the team at Columbia Ford Kia! Bought the vehicle out of state and couldn’t be happier!! Thanks again for all the help! team at Columbia Ford Kia! Bought the vehicle out of state and couldn’t be happier!! Thanks again for all the help! More
by Broncoking351
Other Employees Tagged: Ryan McLeod
March 07, 2021
I had a great experience at Columbia Ford Kia. The inventory of cars was well organized, and I was free to browse the selection at my leisure. Once I selected the car I liked, it was a matter of minu inventory of cars was well organized, and I was free to browse the selection at my leisure. Once I selected the car I liked, it was a matter of minutes and some quick paperwork before I was on the road for a test-drive. Back at the dealership, I worked out a fair deal and was home that afternoon taking my wife and kids to dinner in my new Kia Seltos. More
by Brian
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Andy Caldwell
March 07, 2021
I have never been treated as nicely and professionally at a car dealership as I was at Columbia Ford. What a pleasant change from the norm! Dave, Jim, and Eric were the best! We absolutely love our new F-150 a car dealership as I was at Columbia Ford. What a pleasant change from the norm! Dave, Jim, and Eric were the best! We absolutely love our new F-150! More
by conndeerslayer
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch, Dave Munkelt
March 03, 2021
Went through 10 different Kia dealerships in 3 states and by far Columbia Ford/Kia was the best. Starting with the sales staff, Andy Caldwell to the GM, Eric Gates all were very helpful with selecting, order by far Columbia Ford/Kia was the best. Starting with the sales staff, Andy Caldwell to the GM, Eric Gates all were very helpful with selecting, ordering and buying the exact car that i wanted and at a price that beat all other dealerships. Thank you guys. More
by cliffthompson
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell , Brianne Gallagher, Jake Gurzler
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