Eric Gates | Page 57
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, 3 mos
Industry Experience
41 yrs, 2 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
577 Reviews
Write a Review577 Reviews of Eric Gates
June 22, 2015
Great Experience! Always a great experience at Columbia Ford. The sales team is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They really go the extra mile to get you the dea Always a great experience at Columbia Ford. The sales team is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. They really go the extra mile to get you the deal you want. The service department is very clean and efficient. I've been dealing with Columbia Ford for the last 3 years, and have never had a bad experience there. I always recommend them to friends who are looking for a new car. Keep up the good work!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici
June 17, 2015
online sale everything went well Found car online great car great price responsive. Questions answered . A little concerned becuase I did not see the car before I bought it. No tri Found car online great car great price responsive. Questions answered . A little concerned becuase I did not see the car before I bought it. No tricks no problems; the real deal transport guy was great and he thought the dealer was excellent as wel More
June 15, 2015
The best dealer I've found! Everyone at Columbia was very pleasant to work with but my salesman Matt Milici was great! Matt went well out of his way to make sure everything from Everyone at Columbia was very pleasant to work with but my salesman Matt Milici was great! Matt went well out of his way to make sure everything from the price of my car to service to putting my plates on it was done correctly. Also followed up to make sure I was happy with everything. I looked for the right car for almost three months at all different dealers around CT. I was sick and tired of sales people trying to get it over on me one way or the other. All car sales people are the same! That's what I was sure of till I met Matt! A real man not a salesperson looking to screw you. I felt as ease thru the whole process. I can't thank him enough! It was the way it should be at all dealers but IT'S NOT. Thanks Matt for everything. I'll be glad to recommend Columbia Ford thanks to you and I never thought I'd say that! Thanks, Tom Casso More
Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici
June 06, 2015
Columbia Ford has a very helpful and curtious staff. All of the staff that I've dealt with are knowledgeable, courteous an very friendly. The dealership is impeccably maintained and very inviting. I look All of the staff that I've dealt with are knowledgeable, courteous an very friendly. The dealership is impeccably maintained and very inviting. I look forward to a great relationship in the future. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici
June 02, 2015
Professional car buying experience. From the very first step into the dealership to the drive away in my new purchase I was treated in a kind and professional manner. I have not been to From the very first step into the dealership to the drive away in my new purchase I was treated in a kind and professional manner. I have not been to the dealership before but was pleasantly surprised with the overall sales process. I was introduced to Steve, who promptly made me feel comfortable and made a search for the vehicle which suited me best. The car was brought from a nearby lot so I could look it over and test drive it. I was not rushed and was able to drive the car home to show it to my wife as well. I was treated respectfully and the negotiation involving my trade-in was quite smooth. I appreciated the low pressure sales manner I experienced. Overall I am a satisfied customer who will return there again when I need a newer vehicle. Thanks, Steve. More
Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Steven J. Murphy Sr.
May 30, 2015
Our New Used Vehicle John thanks for helping us find our vehicles for the past 20 years! Eric did a great job helping us find financing to fit our needs. We love our new John thanks for helping us find our vehicles for the past 20 years! Eric did a great job helping us find financing to fit our needs. We love our new used car and really appreciate all of your help! More
Other Employees Tagged: John Senick
May 30, 2015
First Oil Change This was my first visit for service, I felt welcomed and was taken care of promptly. My sales person Allan even came to see me and asked how I was li This was my first visit for service, I felt welcomed and was taken care of promptly. My sales person Allan even came to see me and asked how I was liking the new vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey , Chris Ledoux
May 12, 2015
Always a pleasure dealing with Columbia Ford My wife and I have always had great experiences with the staff, who always go out of their way to help the customer in any way that they can, and we a My wife and I have always had great experiences with the staff, who always go out of their way to help the customer in any way that they can, and we appreciate it very much. More
Other Employees Tagged: Steven J. Murphy Sr.
May 12, 2015
Satisfied Customer Great people to do business with, outstanding service from Steve Murphy, quality customer car, patient with customers and they will put you in a car o Great people to do business with, outstanding service from Steve Murphy, quality customer car, patient with customers and they will put you in a car of your choice without any pressure. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bobby Eskey , Steven J. Murphy Sr.
May 07, 2015
Very Pleasant Experience I stopped in to look at new cars and ended up dealing with Aaron Guilbeault. Went for a test drive and I was sold. Went back the next day with my wife I stopped in to look at new cars and ended up dealing with Aaron Guilbeault. Went for a test drive and I was sold. Went back the next day with my wife and drove home in my new car, a Ford Focus Hatchback. Aaron is an asset to the sales staff and everyone we dealt with has been extremely friendly and accommodating. The Thunderbird Cafe puts the finishing touch on a great experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey , Parts - Bob Smith, Matt Shea
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