Eric Gates
Eric Gates at Columbia Ford Kia

Eric Gates | Page 22

General Manager

Columbia Ford Kia

234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237

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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!

Dealership Experience

11 yrs, 5 mos

Industry Experience

41 yrs, 4 mos

Specialties & Trainings

NADA Graduate

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579 Reviews

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579 Reviews of Eric Gates

July 12, 2019

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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 More

by Noname
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Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell

June 30, 2019

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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 More

by Lujack007
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June 24, 2019

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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 More

by Devon.
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June 20, 2019

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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 More

by larry waskiewicz
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Other Employees Tagged: Jeremy Gorman

June 19, 2019

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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 More

by mamab
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Ryan McLeod , Jeremy Gorman

June 18, 2019

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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 More

by sjb
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Other Employees Tagged: Timothy Bassett, Henry Gregoire

June 17, 2019

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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 More

by Brad B
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Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici

June 14, 2019

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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 More

by Sharon
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Joe Berube, Jimmie Bletsch , Tony Mauro

May 16, 2019

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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 More

by JRP
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Matt Milici

April 28, 2019

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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. More

by Jpaw33
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Ryan McLeod , Henry Gregoire

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