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Charles Gabus Ford
Des Moines, IA
644 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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Hours
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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November 06, 2025
The staff at Gabus Ford was very helpful and professional. They made me feel comfortable from the time I arrived to the final signing of the contract. I love my new Bronco and Thanks to the team professional. They made me feel comfortable from the time I arrived to the final signing of the contract. I love my new Bronco and Thanks to the team at Charles Gabus Ford More
by Satisfied customer
November 03, 2025
Personable, attentive staff. Our salesman, Todd Dishman was efficient and knowledgeable and listened to our wants and needs in a vehicle. Highly recommend this dealership. Thanks Our salesman, Todd Dishman was efficient and knowledgeable and listened to our wants and needs in a vehicle. Highly recommend this dealership. Thanks! More
by Jan
Employees Worked With
November 03, 2025
Great service easy checking in and finished when stated. Always a smooth visit to get truck serviced. Always a smooth visit to get truck serviced. More
by Omblue
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October 31, 2025
Have had great service and support for my two Ford hybrid Fusions. Friendly staff over past 16 years. Fusions. Friendly staff over past 16 years. More
by Anna
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October 30, 2025
Felt as if I was gauged on my latest repair, two bolts to replace part above spare tire that can be reached easily replace part above spare tire that can be reached easily More
by Richardtcoxdsm
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October 24, 2025
Scheduling the appointment was very easy. They were ready right at my time and got my vehicle in immediately. Nice waiting room with free coffee and wifi. Being able to see the inspection They were ready right at my time and got my vehicle in immediately. Nice waiting room with free coffee and wifi. Being able to see the inspection results on my phone was nice. Very friendly staff. More
by Andy
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October 23, 2025
If you want No pressure, work with you, not get annoyed no matter how many times you stop call Eric!! Casey and Finance Top notch no matter how many times you stop call Eric!! Casey and Finance Top notch More
by Cndawg
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October 23, 2025
Knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. They are straight shooters and are fair. I highly recommend you go to Charles Gabus. I've been a loyal customer for many years. They are straight shooters and are fair. I highly recommend you go to Charles Gabus. I've been a loyal customer for many years. More
by Jeff R.
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October 20, 2025
They were very courteous and helpful. I had the ford pass not knowing this until they brought this to me. Very helpful I had the ford pass not knowing this until they brought this to me. Very helpful More
by brauerjim79
October 14, 2025
Josh and Adam were great. Understood my special situation and we’re very helpful. Took time to help and did so. Able to create a win win deal. Understood my special situation and we’re very helpful. Took time to help and did so. Able to create a win win deal. More
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