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Used car dealerDes Moines, IA
B

Reliable Motors

Buyer's Guide grade B · 125 public reviews · September 2026

Reliable Motors earns a B. 125 public reviews average 4.6 stars and 8 percent are one or two stars. That ranks it above 67 percent of graded dealers around Des Moines.

At a glance

  • Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints.
  • Complaint share 8 percent, lower than the 14.3 percent typical near Des Moines
  • Reviewers mention welcoming staff most, in 10 reviews
  • Closed Sundays · Used car dealer

Why It Got a B

The star average is 4.6 from 125 public reviews. After the grade pulls it toward the national average, it counts as 4.55. 8 percent of reviews are one or two stars. To reach an A it would need an adjusted rating of 4.6. How the grade works.

How the Stars Break Down

5 star109 87%
4 star5 4%
3 star1 1%
2 star1 1%
1 star9 7%

What Reviewers Talk About

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

welcoming staff 10used car 8mechanical work 8truck selection 7affordable 5year warranty 4reliable vehicle 4engine replacement 2minor repairs 2referral bonus 2

Reviews here bring up year warranty, engine replacement, mechanical work. A topic showing up does not say which way the review went, but those are the subjects that tend to surface after a sale goes badly. Have any car from this lot checked before you sign. What review words tell you.

Buying From Reliable Motors

Reliable Motors 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

Address5496 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Phone515-299-5000
Websitereliablemotorsdesmoines.com
Listed featuresSells used vehicles, Credit cards, Debit cards, Phone pay, Small business
TypeUsed car dealer

Hours

Monday9.30 AM to 6 PM
Tuesday9.30 AM to 6 PM
Wednesday9.30 AM to 6 PM
Thursday9.30 AM to 6 PM
Friday9.30 AM to 6 PM
Saturday10 AM to 4 PM
SundayClosed

Common Questions

Is Reliable Motors a good dealer?
Reliable Motors earns a B in the PPI Auto Buyer's Guide. Mostly happy buyers, with a small share of complaints. The grade reads 125 public reviews averaging 4.6 stars, with 8 percent at one or two stars. It rates past buyers' experience with the dealer, not any single car.
Can I get a car at Reliable Motors 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 Reliable Motors open on Sunday?
Its listing shows it closed on Sunday. Hours change, so call before you drive over.

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