I was born and raised in Eastern Iowa on the Mississippi in Clinton. I made a decision in 2002 to move to Des Moines where I started working at Charles Gabus Ford. I've been in the car business for over 2 decades now after managing restaurants for 5 years. My wife and I have been enjoying traveling for many years and finally decided to start our family. My son Tyler was born on March 19th 2017. Other than getting married and moving to Des Moines, he is the best decision I've made in my lifetime. I would love to help you with all of your automotive needs! Stephen Sanders sanders@charlesgabus.com 515-205-2445
Read moreDealership Experience
24 yrs, 4 mos
Industry Experience
24 yrs, 8 mos
Languages Spoken
English
155 Reviews
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February 19, 2016
Fast service, excellent customer first attitude. We purchased our 2010 Mustang from Steve Sanders, and we were very happy with how we were treated. He found multiple discounts and beat four other de We purchased our 2010 Mustang from Steve Sanders, and we were very happy with how we were treated. He found multiple discounts and beat four other dealers on price, while getting me the car I wanted. In July 2015 we were looking at a new car for my wife, and she didn't have any Ford vehicles on her list to test drive. We did stop to see Steve out of loyalty, and he took the time to show us many of the available Ford models. There was no pressure, but he found a car we both found comfortable in, at a price we felt was very reasonable. We left that day with our 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid, and we have been very happy with it. We just returned from a 3100 mile trip with it, and were very happy to discover how easy it was to run 700 miles a day, while getting 41 mpg. Steve Sanders is very easy to work with, and we have always been treated great by the staff at Charles Gabus Ford. More
February 07, 2016
Another great experience in buying a new car! This was my second new car I purchased from Charles Gabus Ford it in the past few years. I didn't even need to look elsewhere. This experience was This was my second new car I purchased from Charles Gabus Ford it in the past few years. I didn't even need to look elsewhere. This experience was just as good as the first. Steve Sanders did an excellent job in showing us numerous options with no pressure. Service was efficient, timely, and well organized. More
Other Employees Tagged: Brad Rodish
January 06, 2016
Awesome experience We were treated very professional right from the start with Steven sanders to the finance department to the very end with the gentleman that detailed We were treated very professional right from the start with Steven sanders to the finance department to the very end with the gentleman that detailed and filled up my car. This was the best experience I have ever had at a dealership. 10 stars all the way. I will always recommend Charles gabus ford for any and all friends family and any one else. Thank you so much to everyone at gabus, you have a new customer for life with me. More
December 22, 2015
Perfect! Best buying experience I have ever had from start to finish. Very patient, upfront, open, and honest. Found a new go to next time I need a vehicle Best buying experience I have ever had from start to finish. Very patient, upfront, open, and honest. Found a new go to next time I need a vehicle. More
December 22, 2015
Tremendous Experience, Worth the Drive!!! This is the second 2016 Escape that I've purchased from Charles Gabus Ford in the past 4 months. I live about 200 miles away (Nebraska), and I would d This is the second 2016 Escape that I've purchased from Charles Gabus Ford in the past 4 months. I live about 200 miles away (Nebraska), and I would definitely recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a "Great deal" and a "No Pressure" approach. I've bought vehicles in Nebraska, Missouri, South Dakota and Idaho. This is by far one of the best places I've found to go in, look around, ask questions, get answers and still feel free to roam the vehicle lot without the feeling of being "hunted". Steve S. is a great person to work with. On both occasions, I contacted him via email to inquire about different models that they had available. Steve was more than willing to reply with all the information that I was requesting. My wife and I set up a time to stop by and look. After spending about an hour, we had to depart for a sporting event. I was contacted by Steve to ensure that we had a good experience. I informed Steve, "This was one of the best vehicle experiences that I've had. I returned later that week and purchase the first 2016 Escape for my wife. I returned this past weekend to purchase another 2016 Escape. This time the new Escape was for me. I will recommend that, if anyone has the time to drive Charles Gabus Ford is the best place to purchase a new Ford. I will definitely recommend this dealership to anyone who is looking for new vehicles. I was well worth the day to save $$$'s over any other dealership within the midwest. More
May 03, 2015
GREAT EXPERIANCE This is my first purchase with Charles Gabus Ford and I am always nervous about buying a new car for some reason. I communicated with internet sales This is my first purchase with Charles Gabus Ford and I am always nervous about buying a new car for some reason. I communicated with internet sales person, Steve Sanders and he was VERY patient and answered all my questions (over and over). I ultimately ended up purchasing the Ford Escape and it was a very smooth transaction from beginning to end. I hope that future business with Charles Gabus Ford continues to be as good as this one was. Thank you Steve Sanders you really understand what customer service is all about!! More
December 30, 2014
Steve Sanders is one of the good guys Steve was very professional with us while we shopped for vehicles. He was willing to work with us to find the right vehicle, without pressuring us. Be Steve was very professional with us while we shopped for vehicles. He was willing to work with us to find the right vehicle, without pressuring us. Being the Internet Sales Manager, he was always very responsive to e-mail inquiries and answered all of our questions fully. He made us feel like we could do all of our business online, if we wanted to, which was very convenient for us. Steve has a friendly demeanor and was very easy to work with. More
August 16, 2013
I was more then happy with Steve. He showed me a lot of different cars and different Models. The one I chose had some issues with the hub caps. He had them replaced. Great. I was shown a lot of things abou different cars and different Models. The one I chose had some issues with the hub caps. He had them replaced. Great. I was shown a lot of things about how to operate things in the car. It was really nice to do it in a climate controlled environment. the whole experience was great. More
July 10, 2013
Not a complaint to be had. I was treated with great professionalism in a "no-nonesense" approach to complete the deal. David got me into the car I wanted in as little as 1.5 hours and with a price that professionalism in a "no-nonesense" approach to complete the deal. David got me into the car I wanted in as little as 1.5 hours and with a price that I needed. While I was waiting the staff were chatty and cordial in helping me pass the time. This is my first Ford and my first trip to this dealership. This dealership 'earned' my business from here on... More
Other Employees Tagged: David Geyer
July 10, 2013
Steve Sanders was recommended to me by a friend that I work with who had recently purchased a vehicle from him. Steve was very responsive to my questions and had the new F150 XLT all ready to go (off the work with who had recently purchased a vehicle from him. Steve was very responsive to my questions and had the new F150 XLT all ready to go (off the lot, clean with gas) when I arrived for a test drive. This was not the case at other dealerships. He also rode along on the test drive to point out features and answer questions on the truck. He made the process as easy as it gets from first contact to financing, etc.This was our first purchase from Gabus Ford and most likely won't be our last! More

