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Charles Gabus Ford

Des Moines, IA

4.8
704 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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August 30, 2026

Clean,Honest Great Service,always Freindly staff. Things are getting more expensive for service,Repairs. More

by MiklusMartin
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Robert Kritenbrink
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Michelle Hays
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August 29, 2026

Great people everyone has been very helpful and curtious to me. I have always used Gabus ford. More

by EDREINDEL
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Michael Dabney
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August 17, 2026

I’ve had many dealings with Charles Gabus Ford over the past 10 years with the purchase and service on my truck, I’ve been very happy with the level and quality of service, and would highly recommend them. More

by JWach
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Michelle Hays
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August 16, 2026

Extremely friendly dealership, as well as very prompt to get back and answer any questions that I had the Truck was exactly what they said it was. It was an excellent shape and basically mint condition and More

by JLHremodeling
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Eric Brincks
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August 14, 2026

I think you should go to a dealership. Next go to Charles Gabus. You will have a fantastic experience at Charles Gabus. You will undoubtedly understand the difference. The knowledge. T More

by J
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Adam Delmege
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Casey Westra
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Kevin Kauzlarich
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August 14, 2026

Scheduled service on the Ford app was so easy. Always excellent service at Charles Gabus Ford, reasonable rates and advice. More

by stephen_wiggins
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Stephen Sanders
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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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August 13, 2026

I took it in. They took me home. They called me kept me informed it was gonna be the next day but they come back to get me when it was done which was fairly early More

by slbdancer1
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Tonya Rubenking
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August 08, 2026

Needed oil change and tire rotation, was easily made by phone, was in and out in 25 minutes More

by KODA022
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Jake Davis
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Dylan Cottrell
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Adam Delmege
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August 05, 2026

Fantastic response to all inquiries, continuous updates during service, extremely friendly service personnel and delivered timely More

by Dpeter
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David Kritenbrink
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August 04, 2026

Great experience. I never had a dealership explain a vehicle like they did! I would highly recommend Charles Gabus Ford. More

by Kathricky
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Stephen Sanders
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Dylan Cottrell
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Michael Dabney
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