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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
579 Reviews
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579 Reviews of Eric Gates
June 06, 2020
The entire experience was great. John Senick was a pleasure to deal with, I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends. Every member of the team was friendly and professional. I test drov pleasure to deal with, I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends. Every member of the team was friendly and professional. I test drove my truck in the morning and John, Jimmy and Eric made it possible to drive it home the same day. This was so efficient and I was grateful. More
by Chris
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch, Mike Pahlas , John Senick
June 04, 2020
Absolutely amazing! These people make things happen! They treat people like family. Was very pleased! I recommend this dealership to anyone looking to buy new or used! treat people like family. Was very pleased! I recommend this dealership to anyone looking to buy new or used! More
by Lapsjustin
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch , John Senick
May 26, 2020
John was very helpful and friendly as well Eric and Jake. I would go back to columbia ford for future business. Thank you for all your time. I would go back to columbia ford for future business. Thank you for all your time. More
by adamwebb4396
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , John Senick
May 20, 2020
I had a wonderful experience at Columbia Ford Kia. Dave Munkelt was my salesman. He was friendly, informative, and did everything possible to make sure I was happy with the car I purchased. The GM, Eric Ga Munkelt was my salesman. He was friendly, informative, and did everything possible to make sure I was happy with the car I purchased. The GM, Eric Gates, was also very helpful. I would definitely recommend this dealership. More
by ptbromvt
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Dave Munkelt
May 10, 2020
Columbia ford experience Excellent service, The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Especially, John Scenic, he explained all the features on the car and he showed how Excellent service, The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Especially, John Scenic, he explained all the features on the car and he showed how they worked, Josh also explained all the financial end well. Columbia Ford is well set up to efficiently get a new car out he door and keep the customers like me happy. More
by Masch666
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
May 09, 2020
Great Ford dealership to do business with. Great experience. Everything was ready and everyone was very helpful. Great looking dealership too. Lots of inventory and the inside is quite impressi Great experience. Everything was ready and everyone was very helpful. Great looking dealership too. Lots of inventory and the inside is quite impressive. Kind of like a mini Mohegan Sun, almost. Very impressive. And was just as impressed with the sheer inventory and custom Ford pickup trucks as well. Thanks to all. More
by pandr1264
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch , Tony Mauro
April 30, 2020
Columbia Ford KIA was very welcoming and friendly when I went in to look for a new vehicle. I was impressed with the atmosphere of the dealership. Very professional but not intimidating. went in to look for a new vehicle. I was impressed with the atmosphere of the dealership. Very professional but not intimidating. More
by CorrinelwsCorri
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
April 30, 2020
Great price, professional sales staff, clean and customer convenient facility. Both John and Eric were easy to negotiate without being pushy. They were both able to quickly answer any technical questions I convenient facility. Both John and Eric were easy to negotiate without being pushy. They were both able to quickly answer any technical questions I had. More
by ctravinski
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
April 19, 2020
Columbia Ford Kia went above and beyond during the purchase of my new truck. They were helpful, understanding, and really took the time to make sure I was comfortable with every detail. They tried t purchase of my new truck. They were helpful, understanding, and really took the time to make sure I was comfortable with every detail. They tried to save me money and find what was best for me. This dealership is great and I will make sure to recommend to anyone I know looking for a car. More
by nunes013
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Andy Caldwell
April 17, 2020
very professional purchased my 2011 optima from Columbia KIA when my lease was up in 2014 .Like the way the dealership treated me I think Jake had helped me and was ve purchased my 2011 optima from Columbia KIA when my lease was up in 2014 .Like the way the dealership treated me I think Jake had helped me and was very good at his job.So returned to purchase my KIA Seltos . More
by alan
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Andy Caldwell , John Senick, Jose was very friendly and professional.
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