Ilya "Eli" Belyi
Ilya "Eli" Belyi at Columbia Ford Kia

Ilya "Eli" Belyi | Page 2

Sales Manager

Columbia Ford Kia

234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237

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5.0
116 Reviews

Dealership Experience

4 yrs, 7 mos

Industry Experience

12 yrs, 10 mos

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5.0

116 Reviews

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116 Reviews of Ilya "Eli" Belyi

February 28, 2026

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Outstanding dealership. Every person I spoke to was genuine and extremely helpful. The building was amazing, I’ve never seen anything like it. Great experience from when I w More

by Bobk
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Other Employees Tagged: Mike Piatek

Feb 28, 2026

Columbia Ford Kia responded

It’s great to hear our facility and genuine team members made your new Kia Telluride purchase so memorable. We’re pleased the showroom impressed you and that every step felt seamless from arrival to departure. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to let us know. Eric Gates General Manager egates@columbiaford.com

February 17, 2026

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Dealership and salesman were very considerate and willing to work with me to find the right vehicle to fit my budget. More

by chrisbuno
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Feb 17, 2026

Columbia Ford Kia responded

We’re glad our team could work with you to find a Kia that fit your budget. It’s rewarding to hear you felt supported throughout the process. Enjoy your new Kia and let us know if there’s anything else we can do. Eric Gates General Manager egates@columbiaford.com

February 07, 2026

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Service was friendly and timely. The waiting room was comfortable and clean. Coffee was available. More

by No
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Feb 07, 2026

Columbia Ford Kia responded

Thanks for the five-star rating! Jake and our service team are glad to hear your Sorento received friendly, efficient care and that the waiting area and coffee hit the mark.

November 25, 2025

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Very helpful and willing to go the extra mile. Always providing information when seeking questions about the brand or specific vehicle. Friendly and awesome! Wish I stayed for the fresh cookies!!! More

by Soul Luva
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November 13, 2025

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Came in without a appointment. Dealership was extremely busy but we were greeted immediately by the Sales Manager. The Sales Rep my agent had been negotiating with was tied up so More

by RedRider
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August 15, 2025

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Brandon was extremely helpful and kind throughout our car search process! We are very grateful for his attention and support. And Eli was very helpful too! Beautiful atmosphere in the dealership, super profe More

by Amanda Gibson
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Other Employees Tagged: Brandon Slowik

August 08, 2025

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My experience at Columbia Ford/Kia has been absolutely great. I got an excellent deal on my new kia sportage and couldn't be any happier with my purchase. Andy Caldwell was my sales consultant and is very More

by Walterjsantiago1993
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Andy Caldwell, Fernando Cruz , Donna Pinney

July 31, 2025

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Bad experience wasted to purchase a 74k truck no transparency with the dealer or finance dept. No helpful did not keep appointments on time, what a mess. I’ve never had such a bad experience. More

by Jonmaderia9
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Other Employees Tagged: Rush Wellington

Aug 19, 2025

Columbia Ford Kia responded

Good afternoon, I want to sincerely apologize for the experience you had while shopping for your truck. Purchasing a vehicle should be an exciting and transparent process, and it’s clear we did not deliver on that promise for you. You mentioned issues with transparency, finance communication, and timeliness of appointments — all of which are fundamental to how we strive to do business. Unfortunately, in this case, we fell short, and I regret the frustration this caused. On behalf of Columbia Ford, I want to assure you this is not the standard we hold ourselves to. We are addressing your concerns internally so that every customer is treated with the professionalism, clarity, and respect they deserve. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at the dealership so I can personally work with you to restore your confidence in us. Sincerely, Eric Gates General Manager

July 18, 2025

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Great experience at Columbia Ford/Kia. This is my second vehicle with them. Will definitely continue using this dealer in the future! More

by lkc0528
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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Ryan McLeod

July 14, 2025

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My experience was so great. Jimmie contacted me immediately and was very friendly and accommodating. I also worked with Ryan, Jake, and Eli who were all fantastic. Overall I wou More

by J.latham45
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