Eric Gates | Page 23
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
April 25, 2019
Outstanding Service It is great to experience a dealership that is friendly. knowledgeable and professional. I have purchased automobiles and had them serviced because I It is great to experience a dealership that is friendly. knowledgeable and professional. I have purchased automobiles and had them serviced because I can trust these things with Columbia Ford. I wouldn't consider another dealer. Great job! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bobby Eskey, Andy Caldwell , Henry Gregoire
April 25, 2019
great Andy and Eric were great and assisted me in getting my f350 lemon replaced. I bought the lemon at Quirk ford in Quincy MA where I was treated like @$# Andy and Eric were great and assisted me in getting my f350 lemon replaced. I bought the lemon at Quirk ford in Quincy MA where I was treated like @$#&. It was a relief to deal with a smaller dealership where the people were nice and seemed to care about the customer. I will definitely travel the 2 hours again to purchase my next Ford. More
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
April 14, 2019
Great dealership from buying to service Bought my truck here and had it serviced here no hassles and no problems bought my truck here and had it serviced here no hassles and no problems. Gr Bought my truck here and had it serviced here no hassles and no problems bought my truck here and had it serviced here no hassles and no problems. Great people are around 👍 More
Other Employees Tagged: Bobby Eskey , Timothy Bassett, Henry Gregoire
April 11, 2019
Car buying He was polite, listened, professional, put me in a vehicle I needed not just for recreational but for business. I didn’t feel I was pushed into buying He was polite, listened, professional, put me in a vehicle I needed not just for recreational but for business. I didn’t feel I was pushed into buying the car either. I was a good experience because as we all know buying a vehicle is not always fun but I didn’t spend hours and hours at a dealership. I went he, he listened pointed me to the vehicle he thought was best for my needs and I drove home with it. That was very nice ! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Jimmie Bletsch , Matt Milici, Rachel Rolli
March 29, 2019
best buying experience in 65 years Just bought my 3rd Kia (from Ed carpenter and it was the best experience ever. Ed is a super guy to deal with--honest, knows the facts and NO BS. No Just bought my 3rd Kia (from Ed carpenter and it was the best experience ever. Ed is a super guy to deal with--honest, knows the facts and NO BS. No playing games. In over 65 years of buying cars this was the first time the dealer bested my offer buy several hundred $$. Columbia Kia is an outstanding place to buy a car. I would rate these people and place many more *'s if I could. More
Other Employees Tagged: Edward Carpenter
March 23, 2019
First good buying experience we’ve had Out of all the dealership experience we’ve had, the only time it was easy was using Columbia ford Kia. They definitely have our repeat business. Thank Out of all the dealership experience we’ve had, the only time it was easy was using Columbia ford Kia. They definitely have our repeat business. Thank you Tim!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Tim Ferrante
March 18, 2019
Great Customer Service What a great place and a great experience! I'm really happy to have made a great choice in a car. I haven't bought a car in a long time....and Tim and What a great place and a great experience! I'm really happy to have made a great choice in a car. I haven't bought a car in a long time....and Tim and Jeremy made this painless! More
Other Employees Tagged: Tim Ferrante, Jeremy Gorman
March 10, 2019
Super great customer service Everyone in the dealership are just amazing they have a really great team and my sales assistant Jeremy was there for me everything single second help Everyone in the dealership are just amazing they have a really great team and my sales assistant Jeremy was there for me everything single second helping me out I’m just grateful More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Jeremy Gorman, Henry Gregoire
March 09, 2019
Great Service Columbia Ford dealership is top notch and stands out above the rest. Great job team for taking care of your customers to ensure they leave satisfied Columbia Ford dealership is top notch and stands out above the rest. Great job team for taking care of your customers to ensure they leave satisfied More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch , Timothy Bassett
March 07, 2019
As Always AMAZING !!!!! As Always Gates gets it ! From the salesman Matt Milici who never disappoints with an expansive knowledge of the inventory on the lot to his stellar p As Always Gates gets it ! From the salesman Matt Milici who never disappoints with an expansive knowledge of the inventory on the lot to his stellar personality that puts you at ease and to the AMAZING finance gentleman Eric Gates for ALWAYS going above and beyond to find the perfect car for me !! A pleasure buying as usual at Columbia Ford !!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
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