Certified Auto Sales

Buyer's Guide grade B · 76 public reviews · September 2026

Certified Auto Sales earns a B. 76 public reviews average 4.3 stars and 13.2 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 50 percent of graded dealers around Des Moines.

At a glance

Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
Complaint share 13.2 percent, lower than the 14.3 percent typical near Des Moines
Reviewers mention truck selection most, in 6 reviews
Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.3 from 76 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.30. 13.2 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need an adjusted rating of 4.6 and a complaint share of 8 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star55 72%

4 star9 12%

3 star2 3%

2 star1 1%

1 star9 12%

What Reviewers Talk About

The subjects that come up most in public reviews of this dealer, with how many reviews mention each one.

truck selection 6used cars 6easy process 4good people 4hassle free 3buying experience 3fair pricing 2relaxed atmosphere 2test drive 2answered questions 2

Buying From Certified Auto Sales

Certified Auto Sales is an independent used car lot. Independent lots range from excellent to poor, and the car in front of you matters more than the sign out front. Ask whether the car is sold as is and read the Buyers Guide sticker in the window. What as is means.

Whatever the grade, the grade is about the dealer. The car is its own question. Ask the dealer if an independent inspection is allowed before you sign. A good lot says yes.

Dealer Details

Address	5238 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone	515-288-4290
Website	certifiedautodsm.com
Listed features	Sells used vehicles, Checks, Credit cards, Debit cards
Type	Used car dealer

Hours

Monday	9 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday	9 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday	9 AM to 6 PM
Thursday	9 AM to 6 PM
Friday	9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday	9 AM to 3 PM
Sunday	Closed

Common Questions

Is Certified Auto Sales a good dealer?

Certified Auto Sales earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 76 public reviews averaging 4.3 stars, with 13.2 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.

Can I get a car at Certified Auto Sales inspected before I buy?

Yes. PPI Auto sends an inspector to the car on the lot in Des Moines. You do not have to be there. The inspection covers 122 points, a full OBD-II scan with readiness monitors, a road test and photos of anything found, and the report comes the same day. Ask the dealer to hold the car while it is checked.

How is the grade worked out?

It needs 20 or more public reviews. The star average is pulled toward the national average by 25 average reviews so a short record cannot jump the line, and the share of one and two star reviews sets a ceiling. The full method is on our grading page.

Is Certified Auto Sales open on Sunday?

Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

Other Graded Dealers Nearby

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122 points, a full scan and a road test, on the lot, same day report.

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