Eric Gates
Eric Gates at Columbia Ford Kia

Eric Gates | Page 57

General Manager

Columbia Ford Kia

234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237

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5.0
578 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, 4 mos

Industry Experience

41 yrs, 3 mos

Specialties & Trainings

NADA Graduate

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578 Reviews

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578 Reviews of Eric Gates

June 30, 2015

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Super sales with no pressure. Columbia Ford Kia has a huge selection of vehicles available. They are more than happy to let you look at and drive whatever vehicle you want to ensur More

by mrsoul
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Other Employees Tagged: John Senick

June 22, 2015

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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 More

by jeremymckee359
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici

June 17, 2015

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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 More

by drmike
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June 15, 2015

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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 More

by Tom60
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Other Employees Tagged: Matt Milici

June 06, 2015

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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 More

by prostdon
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Matt Milici

June 02, 2015

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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 More

by Skwurm
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Other Employees Tagged: Chris Ledoux, Steven J. Murphy Sr.

May 30, 2015

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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 More

by HeidiHines
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Other Employees Tagged: John Senick

May 30, 2015

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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 More

by Sundaze - FGL
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Bobby Eskey , Chris Ledoux

May 12, 2015

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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 More

by PB, 363
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Other Employees Tagged: Steven J. Murphy Sr.

May 12, 2015

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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 More

by Adwoa Amoabeng
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Other Employees Tagged: Bobby Eskey , Steven J. Murphy Sr.

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