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Lithia Volkswagen of Des Moines

Thank you for making your way to Lithia Volkswagen of Des Moines, your premier certified Volkswagen dealer proudly serving drivers throughout Johnston, Urbandale, Ankeny, and the greater Des Moines metro area. Whether you are commuting down I-80 or heading out for a weekend at Saylorville Lake, we have the perfect vehicle to elevate your drive. At our Johnston, IA showroom, you’ll find an exceptional selection of new Volkswagen vehicles for sale, including family-ready VW Atlas and Tiguan SUVs, the adventurous Taos, and the fully electric VW ID.4.

Looking for reliable performance on a budget? Explore our meticulously inspected lineup of pre-owned vehicles and Certified Pre-Owned VW sedans like the Jetta and Golf GTI, perfect for campus commutes to Drake University. Our well-connected finance center is staffed by local auto loan experts dedicated to securing competitive lease specials and transparent financing tailored to your budget.

Our commitment to Polk County drivers extends long beyond the showroom floor. Our state-of-the-art Volkswagen service center features factory-trained master technicians equipped to handle everything from routine oil changes to complex repairs using only authentic VW parts.

Stop by our dealership on Merle Hay Road today to experience our signature community-first customer service. Have questions? Give our team a call at 515-446-4214 or contact us online today.

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5200 Merle Hay Road
Johnston, IA 50131

Customer Reviews

DealerRater Dec 2, 2025

Morgan and the other ones were very helpful and made everything very easy and a pleasant experience. Very great full with everyone. Specially Morgan

DealerRater Nov 28, 2025

Helped me get into a vehicle the same day. Morgan did a world class job.

DealerRater Nov 17, 2025

The guys here are truly nice and have good intentions! They helped me get a new car after mine broke down on me and did whatever they could to help me find something that would work for me! I ended up getting a Toyota Rav 4! Emir and Morgan are amazing guys who were super patient with me and are so easy to talk to! Truly one of the best experiences ive had:) thanks to them both!

DealerRater Oct 3, 2025

Armin and the guys went out of their way to help us trade into a gently used Atlas. Thanks again!

DealerRater Nov 14, 2024

From the beginning to the end of my service. Jontay and everyone who helped assist me was very professional and great . From the Uber/lift rides and the communication I give them 5 stars

DealerRater Oct 29, 2024

Staffs are polite and accommodated us really well. Service was fast and explained everything well.

DealerRater Oct 22, 2024

The customer care offered by VW of Des Moines is out standing! Emrah is exceptional in taking care of his customers. Ask for him by name and you will be very happy that you did!

DealerRater Oct 21, 2024

Absolutely amazing job with the work on my sons 2011 vw jetta. So much to work on and they got all wrapped in one day with great communication with me the entire time. Thanks Jontay and the folks at Lithia VW of Des Moines service center. Feel like my son will be safer on the road.

DealerRater Oct 17, 2024

Amazing service, staff, dealership, and quality of work. Highly recommend. Great pricing too. Friendly employees too.

DealerRater Oct 9, 2024

Very good service experience. Service rep made sure everything was completed, and then followed up to be sure we were happy.

DealerRater Oct 9, 2024

I took in for an annual service, oil change. Rep told they would top up engine coolant. They did not even top up, coolant is just at min level as before. I am not sure if they really took care of my car and have done all inspections as they said

DealerRater Sep 30, 2024

Lithia was fast, helpful, and respectful! I’ve always had a great experience whenever I need to bring my car in. Everyone is friendly.

DealerRater Sep 27, 2024

I appreciate the professional manner in which the employees interact, along with the top drawer level of service. Thank you all!

DealerRater Sep 13, 2024

Service was clear, concise and very friendly. A+.. Emrah is always on top of what is needed..

DealerRater Sep 3, 2024

I phoned the dealership what specific needs. My salesman was amazing, I feel like I got a good deal and I would definitely refer someone that's how good my experience was!

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