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Charles Gabus Ford
Des Moines, IA
590 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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October 23, 2017
Steve Sanders you make car buying a treat! Steve Sanders is a "rock star" salesman when it comes to buying a car. My husband entered on online request for payment on a car we were looking at th Steve Sanders is a "rock star" salesman when it comes to buying a car. My husband entered on online request for payment on a car we were looking at through the Charles Gabus website on Friday. My husband received a call from Steve within 2 hours (maybe less) from the time of the online request. He quoted Marty an estimate of payment for the 2017 Ford C-Max we were looking at along with another C-Max that was also available. We went to the dealership the next day and in less than 5 minutes of arrival we were test driving one of the 2 C-Max's we were interested in. Long story short, we walked out of the dealership after 1 1/2 hours the proud owners of a new 2017 C-Max AND we got within $50 of what we wanted for payment.This was as painless as car buying can be & I thank you Steve for making this such an enjoyable purchase. More
by Happy with my C-Max
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October 21, 2017
Bought a used vehicle Very friendly and moved the process along smoothly. They didn’t try to force you into anything, answered questions, and made sure you liked your purch Very friendly and moved the process along smoothly. They didn’t try to force you into anything, answered questions, and made sure you liked your purchase. More
by Jilbert05
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William Freeman
October 19, 2017
My husband and I each leased our own vehicles I own a business and have rented a larger vehicle from Nathan at Charles Gabus Ford to deliver artwork to our clients. I decided that when I was ready I own a business and have rented a larger vehicle from Nathan at Charles Gabus Ford to deliver artwork to our clients. I decided that when I was ready to lease a new vehicle , I would go to Charles Gabus Ford. Three years ago , when I was ready for a new car , my husband and I went there and met Steve Sanders, a salesman there. The experience was easy and stress free. The price seemed very good. My husband decided at that point that he would also lease a Ford. We have had our vehicles 3 years now and we returned to Steve Sanders and have now leased 2 different Fords. I have a beautiful Ford Edge and my husband has a Sport Fusion...in red! We have been very happy with our experiences there! More
by two happy Ford owners
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October 14, 2017
Very good experience Got the car that we were looking for, very easy transition and purchase. All people very helpful and friendly. Vehicle features explained very well a Got the car that we were looking for, very easy transition and purchase. All people very helpful and friendly. Vehicle features explained very well and setup of mobile devices helpful More
by triglide
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Robert Gora
October 14, 2017
Thank you Stephen Sanders and Charles Gabus Ford I just purchased my second Ford Escape from Stephen Sanders at Charles Gabus Ford. No other dealership can compete with their inventory. My Escape is I just purchased my second Ford Escape from Stephen Sanders at Charles Gabus Ford. No other dealership can compete with their inventory. My Escape is exactly what I wanted and at a great price with the current incentives. The entire process was seamless from my first contact about a new vehicle, selection, financing and an excellent review of all the new cool features that Ford has to offer! I will be back again for my next purchase. More
by MJohnston
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Other Employees :
Stephen Sanders, Gary McKinney and Patrick? when I picked it up.
October 13, 2017
Excellent! Found the perfect vehicle I was looking for! Bill Freeman was very patient with me and was so helpful during the whole process. Thank you! Found the perfect vehicle I was looking for! Bill Freeman was very patient with me and was so helpful during the whole process. Thank you! More
by Brittany_Annis
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William Freeman
September 29, 2017
Amazing car buying experience!!! When I was in the market for a new vehicle I came to Charles Gabus Ford and Steve Sanders was extremely helpful in finding the perfect car for me. Ste When I was in the market for a new vehicle I came to Charles Gabus Ford and Steve Sanders was extremely helpful in finding the perfect car for me. Steve couldn’t have made the whole experience any easier, and it was completely painless and enjoyable. I love my new car and will definitely come back to Steve and the great staff at Charles Gabus Ford for all my automotive needs in the future. More
by Miles B.
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September 29, 2017
2007 F-150 My husband and I purchased our 2007 Ford F-150 from Charles Gabus Ford. The salesperson made the process very easy. We will refer anyone we know to hi My husband and I purchased our 2007 Ford F-150 from Charles Gabus Ford. The salesperson made the process very easy. We will refer anyone we know to him in the future for sure More
by 2007 Ford F-150 Buyer
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September 29, 2017
Excellence! Purchased my first vehicle from this dealership & had a wonderful experience. Steve Sanders made it very simple & easy. I would highly recommend Charl Purchased my first vehicle from this dealership & had a wonderful experience. Steve Sanders made it very simple & easy. I would highly recommend Charles Gabus Ford & Steve Sanders. More
by eagles5
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September 28, 2017
Multiple Ford Buyer My family have purchased multiple vehicles from Steve Sanders at Charles Gabus Ford. He is always easy to work with and never tries to pressure the sa My family have purchased multiple vehicles from Steve Sanders at Charles Gabus Ford. He is always easy to work with and never tries to pressure the sale. He truly just wants to make sure we get what we need at a great price More
by Multiple Ford Buyer
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