Eric Gates | Page 20
General Manager
Columbia Ford Kia
234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
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
Write a Review579 Reviews of Eric Gates
October 24, 2019
Getting a great truck I went in to trade in my truck and felt very welcomed and comfortable with the staff and environment. Matt and Eric were a pleasure to work with and v I went in to trade in my truck and felt very welcomed and comfortable with the staff and environment. Matt and Eric were a pleasure to work with and very extremely helpful and courteous. I would recommend them to anyone who asks where I got my truck. More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
October 21, 2019
Great Job Very professional also everyone was helpful and informative As the process of purchasing the vehicle went along questions were always answered in a Very professional also everyone was helpful and informative As the process of purchasing the vehicle went along questions were always answered in a well timed manner We felt very comfortable that we made the right decision purchasing our New Ford Ranger from Columbia Ford More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Craig Gates , Tony Mauro
October 15, 2019
Great customer service After battling with other dealerships a friend of mine referred me to Columbia ford to look at a vehicle they had. I drove in around 5:45pm on a Monda After battling with other dealerships a friend of mine referred me to Columbia ford to look at a vehicle they had. I drove in around 5:45pm on a Monday night after calling ahead to look at a truck. I was met in the parking lot by Eric who already had the truck I was interested in Idling in a parking stall waiting for me to test drive it. After the test drive we sat down I told him what I was dealing with at the other dealership and how I had no energy to argue pricing. Told him the monthly payment I was looking to have and if he could get me close to it I’d buy the truck. He managed to get me to a payment I was comfortable with and by 8pm I was driving my new truck off the lot. Eric and Timothy were more than helpful and I highly recommend buying from them More
Other Employees Tagged: Timothy Bassett
October 10, 2019
Price was right. Staff was nice. The most pleasant experience i ever had in a dealership. They took care of all the paperwork. No trips to the dmv and they made me feel like a local. Me and wife bough experience i ever had in a dealership. They took care of all the paperwork. No trips to the dmv and they made me feel like a local. Me and wife bought took vehicles that day. Thank you More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , John Senick
October 07, 2019
They provide very prompt and efficient service. Their escort to and from work is an awesome service.Every time I’ve called for pick up to return to get my vehicle they have been very prompt with in 15 to escort to and from work is an awesome service.Every time I’ve called for pick up to return to get my vehicle they have been very prompt with in 15 to 20 minutes to pick me up in Storrs More
Other Employees Tagged: Craig Gates, Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Mike Pahlas, Joe Brochu , Rob Landry, Rachel Rolli
September 28, 2019
Excellent customer service, knowledgeable and professional Matt was very helpful from start to finish. Every question was answered promptly, refreshments were provided and the overall experience was great. I w Matt was very helpful from start to finish. Every question was answered promptly, refreshments were provided and the overall experience was great. I would recommend Matt and Columbia Ford Kia to anyone looking for great service and quality vehicles. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Matt Milici
September 27, 2019
Great shopping experience Columbia let's me shop the way I like and give me a to the point deal that need little to no haggling. They are always fair on trade and treat me well Columbia let's me shop the way I like and give me a to the point deal that need little to no haggling. They are always fair on trade and treat me well with all my particularities. I will be back for my next purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Mike Pahlas , Timothy Bassett, Henry Gregoire
September 27, 2019
Awesome car buying experience. They found the used car that I was looking for with everything I wanted for options. Even better, it was in my price range. This is my fourth buying They found the used car that I was looking for with everything I wanted for options. Even better, it was in my price range. This is my fourth buying experience with this company and they never disappoint! Their customer service is 5 star! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Denny Gates , Tony Mauro
September 20, 2019
Super Duty purchase Excellent sales team, I worked with Tony and Eric on my new Super Duty purchase and couldn't be happier! Thanks! I will return to Columbia Ford for al Excellent sales team, I worked with Tony and Eric on my new Super Duty purchase and couldn't be happier! Thanks! I will return to Columbia Ford for all my Ford needs! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tony Mauro
September 19, 2019
New buyer I was very pleased with my level of care at the dealership. I was a little overwhelmed with the ferocity that they try to get my business, but i was p I was very pleased with my level of care at the dealership. I was a little overwhelmed with the ferocity that they try to get my business, but i was pleased with outcome never the less. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Henry Gregoire
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