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Eric Gates
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General Manager
Columbia Ford Kia
234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
579 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, 5 mos
Industry Experience
41 yrs, 4 mos
Specialties & Trainings
NADA Graduate
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579 Reviews of Eric Gates
July 12, 2022
Excellent Excellent Been with Columbia Ford Since 1992 Tony and the staff are great to work with Service department also good people Thank You Don Tony and the staff are great to work with Service department also good people Thank You Don More
by Donald Cote
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Denny Gates, Craig Gates, Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Mike Pahlas, Fernando Cruz , Jose Arriaga, Tony Mauro
June 30, 2022
Was not in the least bit impressed. Vehicles are slopped together and put on the lot. They claim to have “state of the art” body shop and car wash. Their employees must have been on vac Vehicles are slopped together and put on the lot. They claim to have “state of the art” body shop and car wash. Their employees must have been on vacation when I went because nothing was clean, and a high school kid could have fixed common issues better. Then they followed up my horrible experience with an email, phone call, and a second email. All of which are of a bad review. Nothing done to make a change, just keep asking what I thought. Then they asked if I would recommend friends to them if they were looking for a new/used vehicle. Do yourself a favor and keep driving right by. It’s not even worth your time. More
by Mikecav13
Other Employees Tagged: Jimmie Bletsch, Dave Munkelt
June 20, 2022
Andy and Eric gates were very helpful and easy to work with. I would recommend them to friends and family and other business acquaintances. This is the fourth vehicle I have purchased from them in a year with. I would recommend them to friends and family and other business acquaintances. This is the fourth vehicle I have purchased from them in a year and I have never had any issues More
by robertmarch0630
Other Employees Tagged: Andy Caldwell
June 01, 2022
Great Dealership I have used all departments parts ,service, sales very nice people great service very nicely decorated sales staff very professional I have bought many cars and have been more impress ,service, sales very nice people great service very nicely decorated sales staff very professional I have bought many cars and have been more impressed each time More
by unionville
Other Employees Tagged: Joe Brochu, Andy Caldwell
May 26, 2022
Great communication while waiting for ordered vehicle to arrive from factory and easy delivery process. arrive from factory and easy delivery process. More
by dsprokop
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Tony Mauro, John Senick
May 14, 2022
Awesome experience this was my first time buying a car and I had 0 worries. Diane took very good care of me and made the process exciting. Nothing was too confusing and any questions I did have were answe and I had 0 worries. Diane took very good care of me and made the process exciting. Nothing was too confusing and any questions I did have were answered on the spot. More
by Noah
Other Employees Tagged: Dale Thompson, Bobby Eskey, Ryan McLeod , Diane Bardol, Alisa Velasquez
April 30, 2022
Diane, We had a great sells experience with her she made everything feel comfortable and helped us understand everything we asked about made us comfortable. Enough to drive 1200 miles to buy the car I reall everything feel comfortable and helped us understand everything we asked about made us comfortable. Enough to drive 1200 miles to buy the car I really wanted thank you for being awesome. More
by Dickie
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Ilya "Eli" Belyi , Diane Bardol, Alisa Velasquez
April 18, 2022
Great service, second time I bought a vehicle from them, no complaints...always with a great comunicacion and always giving the extra mile, Jonathan always with his charisma and friendly treatment...make fe no complaints...always with a great comunicacion and always giving the extra mile, Jonathan always with his charisma and friendly treatment...make feel your gonna be taken care !!! Thanks Jonathan More
by Mikeybusa
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Ilya "Eli" Belyi , Jonathan Piedrasanta
April 14, 2022
Great customer service and awesome dealer ! !! Second time I made a purchase and the treatment is spectacular....thanks to Jonathan Piedrasanta !! Second time I made a purchase and the treatment is spectacular....thanks to Jonathan Piedrasanta More
by Mikeybusa
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jimmie Bletsch, Ilya "Eli" Belyi , Jonathan Piedrasanta
April 12, 2022
Wonderful experience purchasing our new Bronco. Diane went above and beyond help us out. She was amazing. The entire team was very friendly and helpful. Made us feel like one of the family. Diane went above and beyond help us out. She was amazing. The entire team was very friendly and helpful. Made us feel like one of the family. More
by MelzBronco
Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler , Diane Bardol, Nicole Mooney
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