Ben Howe
Ben Howe at Charles Gabus Ford

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Service Advisor

Charles Gabus Ford

4545 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310

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4.8
21 Reviews

I am new to selling cars, but have been working at the dealership for awhile and I love it. I enjoy meeting new people and love showing them the amazing technology in our cars.

4.8

21 Reviews

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21 Reviews of Ben Howe

September 22, 2025

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Excellent service ! Very pleased with Charles Gabus Ford.... 6 new vehicles purchased in last 25 years.. More

by Bob Funk
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September 02, 2025

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Very professional and prompt. Service kept me informed about the progress and the needed work More

by Bill
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Sep 07, 2025

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us your response to our staff's outstanding customer service! We hope to be of service to you again! Take care!

August 27, 2025

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Very efficient service, in and out quickly. Knowledgable staff. Payment method needs to be updated (no tap option). More

by gdoelle1951
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Other Employees Tagged: Tonya Rubenking

Sep 02, 2025

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hi, your comments keep us motivated and working hard for all our guests! Safe travels!

August 08, 2025

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I’ve always had good experiences at Charles Gabus. I’m on the 5th car that we bought new from them. The service staff is always friendly and informative. More

by missymaine20
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Aug 15, 2025

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave us your response to our Staff's outstanding customer service! Feel free to reach out to us if you need anything. Have a wonderful day.

June 13, 2025

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They were able to get our vehicle in quickly and advise us on what was the problem was. More

by Bbjnhowe
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Jun 24, 2025

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hello, we set high expectations for ourselves so it’s gratifying to hear you had a great experience with us. If you have any additional needs or questions, we will be more than happy to assist you! Safe travels!

June 13, 2025

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Jac, Casey, Jackie, Rob, We love our new 2025 F150 Platinum! Thank you all for making the purchase of our new vehicle fun and easy! Jeff More

by jdavis11064
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Jun 16, 2025

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hi, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Charles Gabus Ford. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.

June 10, 2025

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Everyone was great to work with. We were 200 miles from home and wondered what to do. They got us fixed way faster than I expected and gave us a ride to and from the pork expo. Would More

by gratayken
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Other Employees Tagged: David Martin

Jun 15, 2025

Charles Gabus Ford responded

Hi, thank you for taking the time to leave us your response to our Staff's outstanding customer service! We hope to be of service to you again! Take care!

June 04, 2025

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Great Service, professional employees. Kept me informed through the complete visit. My service writer David M. was top notch professional and made my visit painless. More

by Tony Palladino
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March 11, 2016

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Mustang # 4 this was the 4th mustang I have purchased from Gabus,over a 30 year stretch , still buying Mustangs,still buying from Gabus,nice to deal with somebody More

by riding-topdown
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March 02, 2016

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Enjoyable experience From start to finish, Ben and I had a great time looking for and driving cars to find the one that was the right for me. Still smiling. More

by Supergirl1965
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