Eric Gates | Page 22
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
July 12, 2019
Needed a pickup truck Although searching for and purchasing a pickup truck ranks very low on our priority list (it’s simply a tool for us), Andy Caldwell and Eric Gates mad Although searching for and purchasing a pickup truck ranks very low on our priority list (it’s simply a tool for us), Andy Caldwell and Eric Gates made the experience as pleasant as it could possibly be. Very impressive operation and all people we interacted with were extremely pleasant. Ended up with a deal and truck we are very happy with. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
June 30, 2019
Awesome dealer ! Thank you Columbia Ford ! I have purchased two vehicles from Columbia Ford and could not be happier with the professional, friendly, and down to eart Thank you Columbia Ford ! I have purchased two vehicles from Columbia Ford and could not be happier with the professional, friendly, and down to earth folks there. The showroom and facilities are second to none and deals are awesome! See you soon for my next vehicle purchase. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Tony Mauro
June 24, 2019
Great dealership I’ve purchased 5 vehicles from Columbia ford within the last 3 years and the service is always consistently great. I highly recommend them to anyone s I’ve purchased 5 vehicles from Columbia ford within the last 3 years and the service is always consistently great. I highly recommend them to anyone shopping for a vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Timothy Bassett
June 20, 2019
experience at columbia ford JEREMY GORMAN was very professional, would definetly reccomend him to anyone wanting a new or leased vehicle i was very pleased with my experience at JEREMY GORMAN was very professional, would definetly reccomend him to anyone wanting a new or leased vehicle i was very pleased with my experience at columbia ford. Jeremy picked the perfect vehicle for me im very happy and satisfied. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Gorman
June 19, 2019
ford F150 The people that works here have always been so friendly, and helpful! We have been coming here for years and will continue to do so, Thanks for all y The people that works here have always been so friendly, and helpful! We have been coming here for years and will continue to do so, Thanks for all you do !!!!!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Ryan McLeod , Jeremy Gorman
June 18, 2019
Professional and knowledgeable Tim Bassett was very professional and had excellent product knowledge. He listened to what I wanted in a new F150 and worked to put together a packag Tim Bassett was very professional and had excellent product knowledge. He listened to what I wanted in a new F150 and worked to put together a package of options, incentives and financing that was very fair. This was the most pleasant car purchase experience I’ve ever had. More
Other Employees Tagged: Timothy Bassett, Henry Gregoire
June 17, 2019
Disappointed While I feel that the deal that we came to for a purchase price was fair, I was disappointed when I received only one key for the vehicle that I purch While I feel that the deal that we came to for a purchase price was fair, I was disappointed when I received only one key for the vehicle that I purchased. It seems like the GM took a back door approach to shave a few more dollars off of the deal. Not how I do business. More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
June 14, 2019
Desperate Willing to help though we bought a vehicle a year ago had electrical problems Seems to be no answer to fix it Not our fault or the dealership but Willing to help though we bought a vehicle a year ago had electrical problems Seems to be no answer to fix it Not our fault or the dealership but They did help us to get into a. new vehicle though we lost a year of payments on the problem one They apologize d and got out of a stuff situation hats off to the dealership More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Joe Berube, Jimmie Bletsch , Tony Mauro
May 16, 2019
Best Truck Buying Experience Ever!!!! I absolutely love my new truck and from the second I walked in, to the time I drove away, my salesman Matt took great care of me!! His attention to de I absolutely love my new truck and from the second I walked in, to the time I drove away, my salesman Matt took great care of me!! His attention to detail and hard work made the hassles usually associated with car buying nonexistent. Also thanks to Eric for helping to maximize a great deal and to Jake for the easiest time I've ever had in the finance dept. It was a great team effort!!!! Thank you for a great experience!!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Matt Milici
April 28, 2019
Ford Ranger at Columbia ford Visited Columbia Ford to purchase a 2019 Ranger. Sales staff was great,no pressure,explained the vehicle well. Financing was easy and at a great rate. Visited Columbia Ford to purchase a 2019 Ranger. Sales staff was great,no pressure,explained the vehicle well. Financing was easy and at a great rate.Overall this was a great purchase and Columbia Ford lives up to their great reputation. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Ryan McLeod , Henry Gregoire
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