Eric Gates | Page 25
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
December 22, 2018
Highly satisfied Overall a great experience! Everyone was super helpful and willing to work with me to create the best deal possible. I never felt pressured or rushed. Overall a great experience! Everyone was super helpful and willing to work with me to create the best deal possible. I never felt pressured or rushed. Simply excellent service More
Other Employees Tagged: Timothy Bassett, Matt Milici
December 19, 2018
Smooth, fast, and easy to work with! Tim and Eric were great and helped me purchase 3 vehicles for our business. They continue to meet our needs year after year. Thank you guys! Tim and Eric were great and helped me purchase 3 vehicles for our business. They continue to meet our needs year after year. Thank you guys! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Denny Gates , Timothy Bassett
December 12, 2018
Great Dealership This was one of the best experiences buying a car we have had. Matt Jake and Eric were a pleasure to work with. Great Job! This was one of the best experiences buying a car we have had. Matt Jake and Eric were a pleasure to work with. Great Job! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Matt Milici
December 05, 2018
Another Great Buy at Columbia Ford Once again, I got a great car at Columbia Ford. They gave me a great deal on my car's trade in value. They were also very helpful in finding the car I Once again, I got a great car at Columbia Ford. They gave me a great deal on my car's trade in value. They were also very helpful in finding the car I wanted and made it easy to get. All who worked with me were courteous and professional. It is always easy to deal with Columbia Ford! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey, Jimmie Bletsch, Andy Caldwell
November 30, 2018
Awesome. Very friendly. I will refer my friends to Columbia Very friendly and helpful staff. I told Andy what i was looking for and he found the perfect car for me. They took the necessary steps to quarentee i Very friendly and helpful staff. I told Andy what i was looking for and he found the perfect car for me. They took the necessary steps to quarentee it Ford certified. The day we picked up our car, everything and everyone was ready for us. After signing papers with Andy, we went to Jake and finished ip the paperwork in a timely manor. PS, dont fall for Jakes spilt coffee on his desk. Andy made sure that i was comfortable and familiar with the car before he sent me on my way. I went to Columbia ford because my sister and nephew just bought vehicles there and reccomended them to me. They were right, Columbia Ford is the place to go when you are looking for a new or used vehicle 👍👍👍👍👍 More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Andy Caldwell
November 27, 2018
Two cars in two weeks We located and found our new Ford Explorer Limited at Columbia Ford, it was over an hour ride, but it was well worth the trip. We test drove the new We located and found our new Ford Explorer Limited at Columbia Ford, it was over an hour ride, but it was well worth the trip. We test drove the new Explorer, had the easiest sales experience ever and drove the car home that day. Everyone we dealt or spoke with was awesome, really can’t say enough about the people at Columbia Ford. Interestling enough, we where also looking for a second vehicle, a used Ford Focus ST and found that Columbia’s sister store had what we were looking for. Upon calling, I found that it was already at Columbia and ready to test drive. Once again, the simple and straight forward sales process had us driving home our second Ford from Columbia that day, almost 2 weeks after the purchase of our Explorer. That makes 2 cars in 2 weeks front the same dealer!! Columbia Ford has gone above and beyond to make your experince at their dealership different, so you feel like part or the family and not another customer. I will and already have recommended Columbia Ford and will be visiting again when our lease is up in 3 years. Thank you Andy, Jake, Henry, Jimmie, Eric and Dale for 2 great sales experiences!! -Rob B. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Dale Thompson, Jimmie Bletsch, Andy Caldwell , Henry Gregoire
November 25, 2018
friendly,courteous,professional. this dealer ship deserves it. why I have been buying my cars from a Gates dealer. whether it be a Nissan 370z or a Mustang or my latest buy your mid this dealer ship deserves it. why I have been buying my cars from a Gates dealer. whether it be a Nissan 370z or a Mustang or my latest buy your mid sized SUV the Edge. you deal with all my concerns with calm professionalism. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Joe Brochu , Edward Carpenter, Henry Gregoire, Rachel Rolli
November 08, 2018
Excellent Sevice! Excellent service! You guys are the BEST! Can’t thank you all enough for making me feel like part of the Gates family!! Keep being awesome and never c Excellent service! You guys are the BEST! Can’t thank you all enough for making me feel like part of the Gates family!! Keep being awesome and never change!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Craig Gates, Ryan McLeod , Henry Gregoire
November 01, 2018
Easy, smooth, joyful, catered Walking into Columbia Ford to buy a car was like walking into your family’s house on thanksgiving. Very well taken care of. Constantly asked if I need Walking into Columbia Ford to buy a car was like walking into your family’s house on thanksgiving. Very well taken care of. Constantly asked if I needed anything, offered coffee, water., something to eat, Advil for my headache, even a job if I wanted to change career paths (haha). Service center was great helped me get my first oil change set up as well as answer many questions I had. I spoke with Ciara she’s a very nice girl. Chuck the mechanic looked over everything on my new car took for a test drive and cleared it for me and also gave me some advice on it’s maintenance. Eric gates most of all made it happen! Him and Timothy basset did what needed to be done to get me into a new vehicle. For that I thank them and they will continue to have my business in the future. Gates gets it done! More
Other Employees Tagged: Ciara(service), chuck(mechanic)
October 27, 2018
Excellent I arrived for my 8:30am appointment at the service dept. Met promptly and waited on.. Everything moved very quickly and smoothly, and having a cup I arrived for my 8:30am appointment at the service dept. Met promptly and waited on.. Everything moved very quickly and smoothly, and having a cup of coffee in front of a warm crackling fire on this chilly day was all I needed to start my day off on a positive note, Every service representative, that I have encountered have been very courteous and professional. Should have known it would be this way, as this entire experience with Columbia Ford started off when I purchased my vehicle, from Ed Carpenter, a man I just can't say enough about. His honesty and integrity are qualities I appreciate in a Salesman. Elaine A. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bobby Eskey , Edward Carpenter, Rachel Rolli
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