# Where to sell your car in Des Moines, IA

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

We asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode 5 questions about selling a car in Des Moines. Across their 15 answers, they named Capital City Motor Company in 10, Charles Gabus Ford in 8, Ramsey Subaru in 6.

In all, the assistants named 9 dealerships: Capital City Motor Company, Charles Gabus Ford, Ramsey Subaru, Iowa Auto Exchange, Autoplex Des Moines, Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines, Sam's Riverside, MCCJ Auto Group and Tom's Auto Sales.

## 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 | Capital City Motor Company | 2110 East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA | (515) 265-1467 | ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode | 10 of 15 |
| 2 | Charles Gabus Ford | 4545 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA | (515) 270-0707 | ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode | 8 of 15 |
| 3 | Ramsey Subaru |  |  | ChatGPT, Gemini | 6 of 15 |
| 4 | Iowa Auto Exchange | 1410 NE Broadway Ave | (515) 214-2766 | ChatGPT, Gemini | 5 of 15 |
| 5 | Autoplex Des Moines | 4650 Merle Hay Road | (515) 276-5831 | ChatGPT | 4 of 15 |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines | 9993 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA | (833) 885-5862 | Gemini | 4 of 15 |
| 7 | Sam's Riverside | 3900 Vandalia Road |  | Gemini | 3 of 15 |
| 8 | MCCJ Auto Group | 4611 SW 9th St., Des Moines, IA | (515) 259-9755 | Google AI Mode | 1 of 15 |
| 9 | Tom's Auto Sales | 2136 East University Ave., Des Moines, IA | (515) 262-9538 | Google AI Mode | 1 of 15 |

## What the assistants said

We asked Gemini "cash for cars in Des Moines" on November 3, 2026. It answered: "Capital City Motor Company buys vehicles with no pressure to purchase one from them."

We asked Google AI Mode "where can I sell my car in Des Moines" on November 3, 2026. It answered: "Charles Gabus Ford located at 4545 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310."

## The questions we asked

- best place to sell a used car in Des Moines
- cash for cars in Des Moines
- dealerships that buy used cars in Des Moines
- sell my car fast in Des Moines
- where can I sell my car 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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