News and Events

 

Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep is hosting a special Premier Event this month! Join us from March 16-23, 2011 for a chance to win a brand new Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram vehicle with our Spin & Win event where you can also get a $25 gift card for taking a test drive!
premier spin win event

Our dealership locations are now using QR Codes. More and more people are getting on the Web through their mobile phone devices, and we want to make it easy to get information on our cars and trucks for sale and lease, as well as our service, parts, and body shop specials.

 

With QR Codes, it simply means that you now have a bridge between our offline offerings with online information.  What's more, with this technology, you can get connected to anything that is online, no matter where you go.

Columbia Ford Kia QR codecolumbia collision qr code
These are the QR codes
for Columbia Ford Kia and
Columbia Collision Center
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Another incredible before & after photo from Dave Hite, our Body Shop Manager! Stop by and talk to Dave if you're ever in need of body work on your vehicle. The crew at Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep does amazing work!!
putnam chrysler kia body shop photos of work on cars

The Gates Automotive Group held their Annual Christmas Party at Columbia Ford Kia on December 11, 2010. Employees, guests, and friends of Columbia Ford KIA, Gates GMC Buick Nissan, Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Kia, Premier Chevrolet, Spotless Car Wash and Columbia Collision Center came together to celebrate. J.D. Coopers Restaurant catered the event and
Copperhead X provided music.

 

Click here to view a Slideshow of Columbia Ford's holiday party.

gates automotive group holiday party

On December 8, 2010, employees of Columbia Ford Kia made a donation to CT DCF's Tags for Tots and Teen Program in the name of Craig Gates, owner of Columbia Ford Kia, as a holiday gift to him!
columbia ford employees donate to department children families in name of Craig Gates

Columbia Ford hosted the Windham Region Chamber of Commerce's Business with Pleasure event for 2010. The food was outstanding! The Chamber proclaimed, "If you have not had the chance to check out Columbia Ford's beautiful showroom and Thunderbird Cafe, you are missing out!"
windham chamber event at columbia ford, columbia, connecticut

November 3, 2010

 

Look for the Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Kia float in the upcoming Holiday Dazzle Parade in Putnam to be held on Sunday, November 28, 2010!!

 

This is a fun-tastic free community event for families and children, celebrating the holidays with a festive, fun-filled illuminated parade through downtown Putnam.

 

 

putnam light parade xmas christmas

November 2, 2010

 

Emily Barnes of Rhode Island has been chosen at random to win a $50 J.D. Coopers Restaurant Gift Certificate from Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Kia on Facebook!!

 

This is a monthly drawing, and Emily is the Facebook fan winner for October. Tell your friends to "like" Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Kia too for a chance to be a winner in November's drawing.

 

 

J.D. Coopers Restaurant, Putnam, CT

November 2, 2010

 

Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Kia donated $100 in support of the New England division of the American Cancer Society.

 

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. They save lives and work to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

 

 

american cancer society

October 25, 2010

 

Premier Chevrolet Sales Consultant, Steve Rudd, suffered a stroke in July. Steve is doing okay, and he is now back to working a couple of hours each morning. While he is looking forward to a full-time return, Steve is available to to help you to find the right car or truck you've been wanting. Stop by any morning to see him!

 

EMail Steve: srudd@premier-chevrolet.com

Phone: 860-774-1100
steve rudd from disch is now at premier chevrolet in brooklyn, ct

October 25, 2010

 

The 4th Annual Bartender Night and Sports Memoribilia Auction to benefit The Arc of Quinebaug Valley, Inc was held at J.D. Coopers Restaurant & Sports Bar on Thursday, Oct. 21st.

 

Many stopped by for a great cause and Gates Automotive Group was proud to have raised the most money ($1,149) of the participating sponsors for the charity!!

 

Our bartenders were: Michael Moore from Premier Chevrolet, Mark Dexter from Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Kia, Denny Gates from Gates GMC Buick Nissan, and Craig Gates, Dealer Principal  of Columbia Ford KIA!

 

J.D. Coopers Restaurant, Putnam, CT

October 22, 2010

 

Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Kia offered a generous donation in support of Linemaster's Fall Dinner Dance. The event was coordinated to support four local food pantries; Daily Bread, The Pomfret Food Pantry, and TEEG. With the demand increasing and the need for donations becoming greater, this event raised over $5,000 and collected 59 bags of groceries.

 

food donations

October 12, 2010

Jen Johnson is our newest employee at Putnam Chrysler Dodge Jeep Kia, and she makes a great addition to our service department!

 

Jenn is a very knowledgeable Service Advisor, bringing 4 years of automotive experience to Putnam Chrysler. We're glad that she is available to help our customers.

jennifer johnson, putnam chrysler dodge service advisor

October 12, 2010

Jeff Kasper and Denny Gates from Gates GMC - Nissan shake hands with Michael Burke, Chief Executive Officer at Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut. Gates GMC-Nissan donated two new 2011 Nissan Versas to Make-A-Wish.

 

Come help us raise money for the Make A Wish Foundation. Currently in 2010, we have raised $2,677 with the help of our customers and employees, and we would like to continue to help out. Every dollar counts!!! Thank you all for your support!!

 

* Listen to a radio interview with Denny Gates as he describes why he supports the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Connecticut.

 

denny gates of gates gmc nissan donates 2 new cars to make-a-wish foundation