Where to trade in your car in Des Moines, IA
The dealerships ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode recommend · November 2026
We asked ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode 4 questions about trading in a car in Des Moines. Across their 12 answers, they named Capital City Motor Company most often, in 7, followed by Charles Gabus Ford in 5 and Kia of Des Moines in 3.
In all, the assistants named 14 dealerships for trading in a car in Des Moines: Capital City Motor Company, Charles Gabus Ford, Kia of Des Moines, Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines, Autoplex Des Moines, Byrider Des Moines, Dewey Auto Outlet, MINI of Des Moines, Ramsey Subaru, Reliable Motors Inc, BMW of Des Moines, Cotofos Auto Sales, Iowa Auto Exchange and Sam's Riverside.
- answers read
- 12
- dealerships named
- 14
- named by all 3 assistants
- 3
- asked November 4
- November
The list
AI-Ready Verified dealerships first, then every other dealership AI named. Inside each group, the order is how many of the 12 answers named it. Verified means a confirmed dealer licence, live inventory and lender rates on file, which any dealership can do. Nothing here is bought, and nothing here is a rating.
| # | Dealership | Address | Phone | Named by | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Every dealership AI named | |||||
| 1 | Capital City Motor Company 2110 East University Avenue, Des Moines, IA (515) 265-1467ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode | 2110 East University Avenue Des Moines, IA | (515) 265-1467 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode | Claim this listing |
| 2 | Charles Gabus Ford 4545 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA (515) 270-0707ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode | 4545 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA | (515) 270-0707 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode | Claim this listing |
| 3 | Kia of Des Moines 4475 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA (515) 270-0706ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode | 4475 Merle Hay Rd Des Moines, IA | (515) 270-0706 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode | Claim this listing |
| 4 | Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines 9993 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA (833) 885-5862ChatGPTGemini | 9993 Hickman Rd Urbandale, IA | (833) 885-5862 | ChatGPTGemini | Claim this listing |
| 5 | Autoplex Des Moines 4650 Merle Hay Road (515) 276-5831ChatGPTGoogle AI Mode | 4650 Merle Hay Road | (515) 276-5831 | ChatGPTGoogle AI Mode | Claim this listing |
| 6 | Byrider Des Moines ChatGPT | Not listed | Not listed | ChatGPT | Claim this listing |
| 7 | Dewey Auto Outlet 2544 Hubbell Ave., Des Moines, IA (515) 732-3900ChatGPT | 2544 Hubbell Ave. Des Moines, IA | (515) 732-3900 | ChatGPT | Claim this listing |
| 8 | MINI of Des Moines 9900 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA (515) 444-2610Gemini | 9900 Hickman Rd Des Moines, IA | (515) 444-2610 | Gemini | Claim this listing |
| 9 | Ramsey Subaru Gemini | Not listed | Not listed | Gemini | Claim this listing |
| 10 | Reliable Motors Inc 5496 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA (515) 299-5000ChatGPT | 5496 NE 14th St Des Moines, IA | (515) 299-5000 | ChatGPT | Claim this listing |
| 11 | BMW of Des Moines 9631 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA (877) 606-8847Google AI Mode | 9631 Hickman Rd Urbandale, IA | (877) 606-8847 | Google AI Mode | Claim this listing |
| 12 | Cotofos Auto Sales 1711 SE 14th St, Des Moines,, IA (515) 381-0343ChatGPT | 1711 SE 14th St Des Moines,, IA | (515) 381-0343 | ChatGPT | Claim this listing |
| 13 | Iowa Auto Exchange 1410 NE Broadway Ave (515) 214-2766ChatGPT | 1410 NE Broadway Ave | (515) 214-2766 | ChatGPT | Claim this listing |
| 14 | Sam's Riverside 3900 Vandalia Road Gemini | 3900 Vandalia Road | Not listed | Gemini | Claim this listing |
Verified dealerships link to their own page. Every other dealership is named as AI named it; the claim link is for that dealership, not a link to it.
What the assistants said
“Capital City Motor Company in Des Moines buys cars, trucks, or SUVs and provides up-front, no-obligation offers.”
“Offers a dedicated Charles Gabus Ford Car Buying Center where you can get a fast, free, in-person or online appraisal.”
Questions about trading in a car in Des Moines
How many dealerships in Des Moines do AI assistants name for trading in a car?
14, across 12 answers in November 2026: Capital City Motor Company, Charles Gabus Ford, Kia of Des Moines, Mercedes-Benz of Des Moines, Autoplex Des Moines, Byrider Des Moines, Dewey Auto Outlet, MINI of Des Moines, Ramsey Subaru, Reliable Motors Inc, BMW of Des Moines, Cotofos Auto Sales, Iowa Auto Exchange and Sam's Riverside.
Which dealership do they name most?
Capital City Motor Company, in 7 of 12 answers, named by ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode. It was the first dealership mentioned in 4 of those.
Do ChatGPT, Gemini and Google AI Mode agree?
3 dealerships were named by all 3: Capital City Motor Company, Charles Gabus Ford and Kia of Des Moines.
The questions we asked
- should I sell my car privately or trade it in Des Moines
- trade in a car with negative equity in Des Moines
- what is my car worth as a trade-in in Des Moines
- where can I trade in 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. This list was measured on November 4.
AI-Ready Verified dealerships are listed first. Verified is a standing any dealership can hold by confirming its dealer licence, publishing live inventory and putting its lender rates on file. Inside each group the order is how many answers named the dealership. No position is sold, and the counts are what the assistants said.
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