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Eric Gates
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General Manager
Columbia Ford Kia
234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
586 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!
Read moreDealership Experience
11 yrs, 9 mos
Industry Experience
41 yrs, 8 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
586 Reviews
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586 Reviews of Eric Gates
January 31, 2024
Wonderful dealership. Friendly staff in the service dept. I've been working with Andy Caldwell for several years. I can't say enough positive comments about this dealershi Friendly staff in the service dept. I've been working with Andy Caldwell for several years. I can't say enough positive comments about this dealership. More
by Bonnie
Other Employees Tagged: Craig Gates, Bobby Eskey, Jimmie Bletsch
December 29, 2023
Dealership is great. Have purchased 3 Kias from them. Andy is and has been so helpful and professional.. Have purchased 3 Kias from them. Andy is and has been so helpful and professional.. More
by Bonnie
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch, Mike Pahlas, Andy Caldwell, Fernando Cruz
December 24, 2023
I was very pleased to work with you and the rest of the team at Columbia ford I am very happy with the whole experience and look forward to maintaining my ford edge at Columbia Ford for all my needs team at Columbia ford I am very happy with the whole experience and look forward to maintaining my ford edge at Columbia Ford for all my needs More
by Throggi
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Pahlas, Joe Brochu , John Senick
November 04, 2023
They are extremely accommodating and their professionalism is the best I have seen. No wonder they have a great reputation in our area. professionalism is the best I have seen. No wonder they have a great reputation in our area. More
by Ron Helbig
Other Employees Tagged: Mike Pahlas
September 25, 2023
Overall, best service I've experienced purchasing a vehicle. Every last person was a pleasure to work with. Thorough, attentive and kind. vehicle. Every last person was a pleasure to work with. Thorough, attentive and kind. More
by sararenzetti1118
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Dave Munkelt
September 18, 2023
We were VERY PLEASED - excellent service, very professional, and most helpful with both our new purchase as well as our trade-in. professional, and most helpful with both our new purchase as well as our trade-in. More
by megwjanee
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Ryan McLeod
August 29, 2023
This dealership runs as a well oiled machine. The staff are friendly and exceedingly competent. I was very impressed with their dedication and professionalism. The staff are friendly and exceedingly competent. I was very impressed with their dedication and professionalism. More
by patrickstanton
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jay Roderick , Nicole Mooney
August 23, 2023
Great dealership! The staff at Columbia ford is friendly and very helpful. I would recommend this dealership for your next vehicle purchase! The staff at Columbia ford is friendly and very helpful. I would recommend this dealership for your next vehicle purchase! More
by Kgudelski74
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch, Ilya "Eli" Belyi, Jay Roderick , Alisa Velasquez
August 08, 2023
I travel over an hour to get to Columbia because they are awesome. I’m not sure how many Ford dealers I drive past to get there. I do this because the before, during, and after the sales process is outstan awesome. I’m not sure how many Ford dealers I drive past to get there. I do this because the before, during, and after the sales process is outstanding. Columbia cares about a long term relationship with their customers, and that’s felt at all touch points in the store. Eric and ownership have created a store experience that is truly a destination location with nice grounds, clean facility, on site cafe, etc…. Ryan is knowledgable, patient, and is involved from start to finish in the buying process. We highly recommend Columbia Ford!! More
by Mmgjr
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Mike Pahlas , Ryan McLeod
August 02, 2023
The staff at the dealership were very helpful and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this dealership to anyone. knowledgeable. I highly recommend this dealership to anyone. More
by jimpizzuti
Other Employees Tagged: Craig Gates , John Senick
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