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Used car dealerDes Moines, IA
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House Of Cars

Buyer's Guide grade C · 27 public reviews · September 2026

House Of Cars earns a C. 27 public reviews average 4.2 stars and 18.5 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 38 percent of graded dealers around Des Moines.

At a glance

  • Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not.
  • Complaint share 18.5 percent, higher than the 14.3 percent typical near Des Moines
  • Reviewers mention pricing most, in 5 reviews
  • Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a C

The star average is 4.2 from 27 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.24. 18.5 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach a B it would need a complaint share of 15 percent or less. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star20 74%
4 star2 7%
3 star0 0%
2 star1 4%
1 star4 15%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

pricing 5reliable ride 2overall experience 2honesty 2couple 2sensor 2

Buying From House Of Cars

House Of Cars 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

Address4469 NW 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone515-410-1133
Websitefacebook.com
Listed featuresCredit cards, Debit cards
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday11 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday11 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday11 AM to 6 PM
Thursday11 AM to 6 PM
Friday11 AM to 6 PM
Saturday12 PM to 4 PM
SundayClosed

Common Questions

Is House Of Cars a good dealer?
House Of Cars earns a C in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mixed. Many buyers were happy, but a real share were not. The grade reads 27 public reviews averaging 4.2 stars, with 18.5 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at House Of Cars 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 House Of Cars 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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