Chris Messier
Chris Messier at Gates GMC Nissan

Chris Messier

Finance Manager

Gates GMC Nissan

143 Boston Post Road
North Windham, CT 06256

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5.0
1,277 Reviews

Chris lives in Plainfield, has been happily married for 33 years, and is the proud father of three—Chris Jr., Sabrena, and Sam—plus two dogs. His greatest pride and joy now includes the family’s newest additions, Jack and Benny. A member of the Gates Organization since 1992, Chris loves watching customers return with the next generation in tow. The next time you’re at Gates, knock on his window and say hello!

Dealership Experience

34 yrs, 4 mos

5.0

1,277 Reviews

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1277 Reviews of Chris Messier

April 01, 2026

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Everyone at Gates Nissan has made my experience a pleasure. Top notch in everyway. I will recommend Gates to my family and Friends. More

by stephen.palmer
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Other Employees Tagged: Matheus Canido

April 01, 2026

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Once again everyone at Gates GMC Nissan has helped me get into a new leased car. They are so personable and attentive to people's needs. Thank you More

by csalois79
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March 31, 2026

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This dealership was recommended to me by my sister who has purchased a vehicle from them and it was a pleasure to do business with this dealership they made getting a new car easy and stress free More

by dmroireau
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Other Employees Tagged: Paul Bacon

March 30, 2026

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Great dealership with friendly, knowledgeable staff and smooth buying process. Excellent service and communication overall! More

by cassidweeb97
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Other Employees Tagged: Martin Quinones

March 22, 2026

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This is my 5th vehicle purchase from Gates. Needless to say, I am extremely pleased with the sales team. Paul Bacon and Martin Quinones were absolutely wonderful to work with. Chris Messier More

by robinstjean2
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Other Employees Tagged: Martin Quinones, Paul Bacon

Mar 25, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you, Robin, for your continued trust and loyalty to Gates! We’re honored to have helped you with your 5th vehicle purchase—it truly means a lot to our entire team. We’re thrilled to hear that Paul Bacon, Martin Quinones, and Chris Messier provided such a wonderful and seamless car-buying experience. Delivering exceptional customer service, transparency, and a stress-free financing process is always our goal, and it’s great to know we hit the mark for you and your husband. We sincerely appreciate your repeat business and look forward to helping you with all your future automotive needs. Enjoy your new vehicle, and thank you again for choosing Gates!

March 20, 2026

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It was a very good buying experience. No pressure to speak of, which is a good thing. Everyone I've rated was helpful and very pleasant to deal with. This is my first experience buying More

by CDombrowski48
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Mar 25, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for sharing your experience and for choosing Gates Nissan for your first vehicle purchase! We’re so glad to hear that you had a very good, no-pressure buying experience—providing a relaxed and comfortable environment is exactly what our team strives for. It’s especially great to hear your kind words about Hudson Greenberg. We’re proud to have such a knowledgeable, efficient, and personable team member who goes above and beyond to make the car-buying process smooth and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your feedback to him! We truly appreciate your recommendation and are thrilled that your first visit to Gates Nissan left such a positive impression. We look forward to assisting you again with your next vehicle purchase—thanks again for your support!

March 13, 2026

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I have purchased many trucks from Gates, I've always had a great experience. Won't go anywhere else. More

by Wayne Macomber
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Other Employees Tagged: Martin Quinones, Tomas Gates

Mar 18, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for the 5-star review, Wayne! We truly appreciate your continued trust in Gates Nissan. It means a lot to us that you’ve purchased many trucks from our team and continue to have great experiences. Your loyalty and support are greatly valued, and we look forward to helping you with your next vehicle at Gates Nissan! 🚗

March 11, 2026

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Very happy with my new truck from Gates. Hudson did a great job answering all my questions and showing me some new features in the truck. More

by t.warner58
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Other Employees Tagged: Mark Miner, Hudson Greenberg

Mar 13, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for the great feedback, Troy! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with Gates GMC. We’re glad to hear that our friendly team and wide selection of trucks helped make your visit a positive one. It’s especially great to know that Hudson took the time to answer your questions and walk you through the new features in your truck. Providing a knowledgeable, no-pressure truck buying experience is something we work hard to deliver to every customer. Thank you again for choosing Gates GMC in North Windham. We hope you enjoy your new truck, and if you ever need anything—from sales to service—our team is always here to help! 🚗⭐

March 03, 2026

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Honest friendly and willing to negotiate a fair deal. You feel like family when you are visiting More

by tony92cx
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Mar 06, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Gates Nissan! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're proud to hear that you found our team honest, friendly, and willing to negotiate a fair deal. At Gates Nissan in North Windham, CT, we work hard to create a transparent and comfortable car-buying experience where every customer feels confident and valued. Knowing that you felt like family during your visit means everything to us! Whether you're shopping for a new Nissan, a quality pre-owned vehicle, or visiting our service department, our goal is always to deliver exceptional customer service to drivers throughout North Windham and the surrounding communities. Thank you again for choosing Gates Nissan — we look forward to welcoming you back! 🚗

March 03, 2026

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Very friendly relaxed atmosphere. Everyone was helpful and informative. Was extremely happy with service. Showroom was nice. More

by tgauthier
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Mar 06, 2026

Gates GMC Nissan responded

Thank you for your 5-star review of Gates Nissan! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the friendly, relaxed atmosphere and found our team helpful and informative. Creating a comfortable, no-pressure environment is very important to us, and it's wonderful to know you were extremely happy with the service you received. We also appreciate your kind words about our showroom! At Gates Nissan in North Windham, CT, we strive to provide a welcoming space where customers can explore our new and pre-owned Nissan vehicles with confidence. Thank you again for choosing Gates Nissan. We look forward to assisting you with your next vehicle purchase or service visit! 🚗

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