# Car dealers in Des Moines, IA

https://vinindex.ai/car-dealers/ia/des-moines
Measured October 15, 2026 · ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity

We asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity 7 questions about where to buy a used car in Des Moines. Across their 21 answers, they named BMW of Des Moines in 1, Charles Gabus Ford in 1, Karl Chevrolet Ankeny in 1.

In all, the assistants named 4 dealerships: BMW of Des Moines, Charles Gabus Ford, Karl Chevrolet Ankeny and Kia of Des Moines.

## The list

AI-Ready Verified dealerships first, then every other dealership AI named; inside each group, most-named first. Verified means a confirmed dealer licence, live inventory and lender rates on file. Nothing here is bought.

| # | Dealership | Address | Phone | Named by | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BMW of Des Moines | 9631 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA | (877) 606-8847 | Gemini | 1 of 21 |
| 2 | Karl Chevrolet Ankeny | 1101 SE Oralabor Rd., Ankeny, IA | (515) 706-1525 | Gemini | 1 of 21 |
| 3 | Kia of Des Moines | 4475 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA | (515) 270-0706 | Gemini | 1 of 21 |
| 4 | Charles Gabus Ford | 4545 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA | (515) 270-0707 | Gemini | 1 of 21 |

## The questions we asked

- I have $20,000 cash for a used car in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. What should I buy?
- I'm paying cash for a used commuter car in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. What can I get for $15,000?
- What's a good used pickup truck under $30,000 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA?
- What's the best used 7-seat SUV under $30,000 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA?
- Where should I buy a used car in Des Moines, Iowa, USA?
- Which independent used car dealers should I consider in Des Moines, Iowa, USA?
- Which used SUV should I buy for under $25,000 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA?

## How this list is made

Every month we ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity the same questions about Des Moines, the way a shopper would type them, and record which dealerships each answer names. A dealership counts once per answer. Verified dealerships are listed first; inside each group the order is how many answers named the dealership. No position is sold. Measured October 15, 2026; refreshed monthly.

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