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Charles Gabus Ford

Des Moines, IA

4.8
641 Reviews
Charles Gabus Ford is a family-owned car dealership in Des Moines, IA. The dealership was founded in 1956 by Charles Gabus and has since been providing high-quality vehicles, parts, and services to customers in the Des Moines area. At Charles Gabus Ford, customer satisfaction is a top priority. The dealership offers a wide selection of new and used Ford vehicles, including trucks and SUVs. Their team of experienced sales professionals is dedicated to helping customers find the vehicle that best fits their needs and budget. In addition to vehicle sales, Charles Gabus Ford also offers a state-of-the-art service center staffed by certified technicians. The service center is equipped to handle all types of maintenance and repair needs, from oil changes and tire rotations to more complex engine repairs. At Charles Gabus Ford, the company's mission is to provide customers with a hassle-free, transparent car-buying experience. Their commitment to customer satisfaction has earned them a loyal customer base and a reputation as one of the top car dealerships in Des Moines. Whether you're in the market for a new or used vehicle or need maintenance or repair services, Charles Gabus Ford is your go-to destination in Des Moines, IA.
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4545 Merle Hay Rd

Des Moines, IA

50310

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January 07, 2026

Steve always goes above and beyond to help me in my car searching needs. Good job. More

by Britton
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Stephen Sanders
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Tyler Rainey
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Dylan Cottrell
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Adam Ratzlaff
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Noah Wolter
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Casey Westra
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January 07, 2026

Steve sanders was very friendly and helpful and answered all my questions. He made the process fast and easy! More

by GingersAnonymus
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Stephen Sanders
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Tyler Rainey
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Dylan Cottrell
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Adam Ratzlaff
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Noah Wolter
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Casey Westra
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Justin Marmet
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December 24, 2025

Excellent and fair dealing on trades and rebates, happy! ! Would sure reccomend my friends to Gabus!!! More

by russco61
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Todd Dishman
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Dylan Cottrell
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Adam Ratzlaff
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December 24, 2025

Josh Christensen made my first experience with Charles Gabus Ford a very easy purchase. His professionalism was extremely impressive. The staff at CG were all very pleasant, professional and knowledgeable More

by Jackie P
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Josh Christensen
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Dylan Cottrell
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Other Employees : The person who went over the features of my new SUV, forgot his name.
Dec 25, 2025 -

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hi Jackie, we are glad we could help. Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!

December 18, 2025

very well organized and friendly from sales to mechanic personnel. our first time dealing with Gabus and we were very impressed! More

by dankennedy636
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Josh Christensen
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Dec 21, 2025 -

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hello, we are happy we could make your experience a positive one! If you have any additional needs or questions, we will be more than happy to assist you! Safe travels!

December 12, 2025

David gave us the best experience in our first time purchasing a vehicle. The whole process was so smooth, fast & efficient. The team worked with us and helped us get the best deal on our ride. Highly More

by Lexi Hirt
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David Geyer
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Dec 15, 2025 -

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hi Lexi, our Staff is dedicated to providing all our guests with outstanding customer service and quality work you can trust! Thanks for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!

December 08, 2025

Great experience! Ben & Troy were fantastic! Innfelt cared about and very well taken care of More

by Erika
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Ben Howe
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Dec 10, 2025 -

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hi Erika, thank you for leaving such a great review and high star rating. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

December 05, 2025

I think it is efficient and clean and employees are courteous and take time to listen to your concerns More

by Gunner.anderson96
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Ben Howe
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Adam Delmege
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Robert Kritenbrink
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David Kritenbrink
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Michelle Hays
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David Martin
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Michael Dabney
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Tonya Rubenking
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December 04, 2025

They were friendly and polite. They were quick to finish repairs and I appreciated the ride on a cold winter day! More

by tutimprov
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Tonya Rubenking
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December 03, 2025

Jeffery Turner was great, really shines in his salesmanship. He knows what I mean.....The best thing about Jeff is that he knows his vehicles and if he can't answer a specific question, he will fi More

by annrn1991
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Jeff Turner
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