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Rush Wellington

Sales & Leasing Consultant

Columbia Ford Kia

234 Willimantic Road, Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237

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4.8

49 Reviews

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Dealership Experience

1 yr, 9 mos

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4 yrs, 8 mos

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English

4.8

49 Reviews

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49 Reviews of Rush Wellington

June 29, 2026

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First class service, no xx just straight forward sales process. Cool place to visit even if not buying a vehicle process. Cool place to visit even if not buying a vehicle More

by tstimson11

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June 28, 2026

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Rush was wonderful! He was able to provide us with all the necessary information and make us feel confident on choosing our next car. He was able to provide us with all the necessary information and make us feel confident on choosing our next car. More

by meaghandwyer4

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June 21, 2026

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Nice dealership. Old time feel. Good variety of trucks. Hot trucks Better than most stores. Eric did a good job easy to deal with and knowledgeable of the trucks I wa Old time feel. Good variety of trucks. Hot trucks Better than most stores. Eric did a good job easy to deal with and knowledgeable of the trucks I was interested in. More

by richard.kubena

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May 23, 2026

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Rush was great. Answered every question-knew everything about the Kia Telluride. Jake explained all the financial components. Answered every question-knew everything about the Kia Telluride. Jake explained all the financial components. More

by Sue K

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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Ilya "Eli" Belyi

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March 23, 2026

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Rush was very professional and friendly. He was able to answer any questions that I had. Eli was also friendly and able to assist with closing the deal. He was able to answer any questions that I had. Eli was also friendly and able to assist with closing the deal. More

by josefarellano

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Other Employees Tagged: Ilya "Eli" Belyi

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Mar 23, 2026 -

Columbia Ford Kia responded

Congratulations on your new Kia K5. We’re delighted Rush provided professional support and that Ilya “Eli” guided you through closing the deal smoothly. Thank you for choosing us. Eric Gates General Manager egates@columbiaford.com

March 06, 2026

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From my experience, I believe that this dealership is one of the best because of the way they attended and treated me was amazing. of the best because of the way they attended and treated me was amazing. More

by elreinoministerionuevo7

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Mar 06, 2026 -

Columbia Ford Kia responded

Thank you for recognizing the attentive care you received from Rush and our team. We’re delighted that your new Ford purchase met your expectations and that you felt welcomed throughout. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again. Eric Gates General Manager egates@columbiaford.com

March 01, 2026

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They never told me my car had been in an accident, and their service department awful. They didn’t fully service my car twice when I brought it in. their service department awful. They didn’t fully service my car twice when I brought it in. More

by idaryan27

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Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Mike Pahlas, Joe Brochu, Fernando Cruz

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February 21, 2026

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Unique environment. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Complimentary breakfast at the diner was a nice touch. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff. Complimentary breakfast at the diner was a nice touch. More

by ALEBRUN.1974

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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler

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Feb 21, 2026 -

Columbia Ford Kia responded

It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed our unique atmosphere and that our team was both friendly and knowledgeable. We’re pleased the complimentary diner breakfast made a difference. We look forward to welcoming you again. Eric Gates General Manager egates@columbiaford.com

February 17, 2026

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This dealership is top notch from sales person (Rush) to the service department that I recently visited for my first oil change. Plus the interior of this building is amazing. the service department that I recently visited for my first oil change. Plus the interior of this building is amazing. More

by Tracy

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Other Employees Tagged: Joe Berube, Bobby Eskey, Mike Pahlas, Fernando Cruz

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Feb 17, 2026 -

Columbia Ford Kia responded

It’s great to hear Rush and our service team provided excellent care during your Explorer’s oil change. We’re delighted you enjoyed the interior of our facility. We look forward to assisting you again. Mike Pahlas Service Manager mpahlas@columbiaford.com

February 11, 2026

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Very easy to work with. I ordered a vehicle and it was an easy experience I ordered a vehicle and it was an easy experience More

by davemakoski0

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Other Employees Tagged: Jake Gurzler, Jay Roderick , Rush and Jay

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Feb 11, 2026 -

Columbia Ford Kia responded

We’re glad to hear that ordering your new Ford Ranger was simple and appreciate you sharing your experience. Congratulations on your Ranger and enjoy every drive. Eric Gates General Manager egates@columbiaford.com

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