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Charles Gabus Ford
Des Moines, IA
706 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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Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Service
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Parts
Monday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday Closed
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September 04, 2026
Knowledgeable caring employees who have a good attitude and do their best to help you and do their best to help you More
by james.sykes45
Employees Worked With
September 02, 2026
The buying experience was excellent. Jeff and Josh were very attentive to our needs and stayed with my wife and we throughout the entire process. They took the time to understand our nee Jeff and Josh were very attentive to our needs and stayed with my wife and we throughout the entire process. They took the time to understand our needs and wants and presented the best options for our new vehicle. The experience surpassed my expectations. My interaction with Jeff and Josh was unbelievably better than another area Ford dealer I visited. Thank you to Charles Gabus Ford for our new Ford Ranger. More
by dejarice87
August 30, 2026
Clean,Honest Great Service,always Freindly staff. Things are getting more expensive for service,Repairs. Things are getting more expensive for service,Repairs. More
by MiklusMartin
August 29, 2026
Great people everyone has been very helpful and curtious to me. I have always used Gabus ford. to me. I have always used Gabus ford. More
by EDREINDEL
Employees Worked With
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. 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
Employees Worked With
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 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 when I flew up to Des Moines, Iowa, the paperwork and my test drive literally took less than an hour, and I was on the road . I am definitely getting up there in age and have purchased many many vehicles from dealerships and I have to say this is probably the best. experience at a dealership that I’ve received. I would highly recommend using this dealership. More
by JLHremodeling
Employees Worked With
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 Next go to Charles Gabus. You will have a fantastic experience at Charles Gabus. You will undoubtedly understand the difference. The knowledge. The help. Thank you for making my purchase experience fun. More
by J
August 14, 2026
Scheduled service on the Ford app was so easy. Always excellent service at Charles Gabus Ford, reasonable rates and advice. Always excellent service at Charles Gabus Ford, reasonable rates and advice. More
by stephen_wiggins
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 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 in the day. I also got $100 refund that I had paid them that they found out I didn’t need to. So they’re sending me a check. I have always been treated like they cared about any problems that I had and they were always pretty quick to get something taken care of. More
by slbdancer1
Employees Worked With
August 08, 2026
Needed oil change and tire rotation, was easily made by phone, was in and out in 25 minutes phone, was in and out in 25 minutes More
by KODA022
