# Bad credit car dealers in Des Moines, IA

https://vinindex.ai/car-dealers/ia/des-moines/bad-credit
Measured November 4, 2026 · ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode

We asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode 5 questions about bad-credit car buying in Des Moines. Across their 15 answers, they named Calidelfy Auto, LLC in 7, Fast Action Auto in 6, Byrider Des Moines in 5.

In all, the assistants named 13 dealerships: Calidelfy Auto, LLC, Fast Action Auto, Byrider Des Moines, Capital City Motor Company, CarHop of Des Moines, Owen Auto, Ramsey Subaru, Leshen Auto Sales, Cotofos Auto Sales, Iowa Auto Exchange, Moss Motors, Tom's Auto Sales and TOWN & COUNTRY MOTORS.

## 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 | Calidelfy Auto, LLC | 4210 SE 14th St, Des Moines,, IA | (515) 287-0817 | ChatGPT, Gemini | 7 of 15 |
| 2 | Fast Action Auto | 412 NE BROADWAY AVE |  | ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode | 6 of 15 |
| 3 | Byrider Des Moines |  |  | ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode | 5 of 15 |
| 4 | CarHop of Des Moines | 2527 SE 14th St, Des Moines, IA | (515) 244-4377 | Gemini | 4 of 15 |
| 5 | Ramsey Subaru |  |  | Gemini, Google AI Mode | 4 of 15 |
| 6 | Capital City Motor Company | 2110 East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA | (515) 265-1467 | ChatGPT, Gemini | 4 of 15 |
| 7 | Owen Auto |  |  | ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode | 4 of 15 |
| 8 | Leshen Auto Sales | 4240 NW 2nd Street, Des Moines, IA | (641) 990-8595 | ChatGPT | 2 of 15 |
| 9 | Cotofos Auto Sales | 1711 SE 14th St, Des Moines,, IA | (515) 381-0343 | Gemini | 1 of 15 |
| 10 | Iowa Auto Exchange | 1410 NE Broadway Ave | (515) 214-2766 | Gemini | 1 of 15 |
| 11 | Moss Motors | 4801 Fleur Drive., Des Moines, IA | (515) 285-1760 | ChatGPT | 1 of 15 |
| 12 | Tom's Auto Sales | 2136 East University Ave., Des Moines, IA | (515) 262-9538 | Gemini | 1 of 15 |
| 13 | TOWN & COUNTRY MOTORS | 913 SE 14TH ST, Des Moines, IA | (515) 244-5255 | ChatGPT | 1 of 15 |

## What the assistants said

We asked ChatGPT "buy here pay here dealerships in Des Moines" on November 4, 2026. It answered: "Calidelfy Auto offers no-interest financing but requires cash or money order and is for Iowa residents only (calidelfy.com)."

We asked Gemini "no credit check car dealers in Des Moines" on November 4, 2026. It answered: "Fast Action Auto specializes in working with individuals who have bad credit and no credit, offering special financing through Credit Acceptance."

## The questions we asked

- bad credit car loans in Des Moines
- buy here pay here dealerships in Des Moines
- car dealerships that work with bad credit in Des Moines
- easy approval car financing in Des Moines
- no credit check car dealers in Des Moines

## How this list is made

Every month we ask ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode 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 November 4, 2026; refreshed monthly.

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