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Charles Gabus Ford

Des Moines, IA

4.8
570 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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April 16, 2021

I went to a chain repair shop 2 times to get my air conditioner fixed. It was ridiculously expensive and did not last either time. When I took it back because it wasn’t working, they charged me more. I More

by Annie
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Evan Carr and the young woman that worked with me. I’m sorry I don’t recall her name.
January 04, 2021

We bought a nice used vehicle in July, and have had to recently pay $4,000 to fix major problem s with the motor...in less than 6 months. This was a problem the vehicle already had. This is not good busin More

by Cklee1997
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January 02, 2021

David Geyer, Tyler Rainey, Rob in finance and Britton with delivery were all a real pleasure to work with. They made the entire process seamless & made me feel comfortable about my purchase every step of More

by CHRISTA K
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Tyler Rainey
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David Geyer
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Other Employees : Rob in finance and Britton in delivery
December 08, 2020

I truly enjoyed getting my new car from Charles Gabus Ford. My salesman Andy and everyone else that helped with the process made getting my new car a joy. I couldn't be happier. Charles Gabus Ford w More

by henssmt
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Andy Mattes
October 08, 2020

I've been a long time customer of Charles Gabus Ford, and have always received exceptional customer service. I had an accident in my '19 Edge, they had a service loaner waiting. While the work was being co More

by FastH2O
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Stephen Sanders
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Other Employees : Chris Glenn
September 22, 2020

I worked with Ed Baker in the service department. He was very friendly, efficient and kept me informed the whole time! Highly recommend him and Charles Gabus Ford! More

by deemsharley
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Josh Christensen
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September 21, 2020

This is quite the story but needs to be told. I think the date was on or near Sept 10. My daughter just recently moved to Des Moines, we are from Illinois. Her 2016 Ford Escape would suddenly not shift More

by hscaggs
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Ed
September 14, 2020

Charles Gabus is a great family owned business and we found the exact vehicle we wanted. David was knowledgeable, very helpful and made the car buying process seamless. More

by jen
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David Geyer
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August 28, 2020

I love my Ford truck and fusion.We are a proud Ford I love my Ford truck and fusion. We are a proud Ford family. The guys at Ford are all so nice. We gotten 5 cars from them over the years. More

by Nmaher59
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Marde Austin
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April 03, 2020

Warranty Work? NOT In June of 2017 I purchased a new 5.4l motor for my F-150 and we went with Gabus due to the 3 yr (unlmited mile) warranty offered by Ford. Now there More

by ajkrieger
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Michelle - Service
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