Customer Testimonials

It was a great pleasure working with Riley. He made the experience of purchasing a new vehicle a smooth and comfortable transaction. Riley is personable and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions with understanding and patience. If you are in the market for a Volkswagen, Riley would be a valuable resource for you.

I just want to say that we had an exceptional experience with Jaime Ramirez. We are from out of state and he took the time to send us videos and photos and willing to look into specific things we wanted to verify before driving down there. He was patient with all our questions and really thorough with everything. He helped us talk about ways we can get the car transported back to us. Wonderful experience. Make sure to ask for Jaime aka “Mondo”.

Great service. All advisors are helpful and very caring towards the customers here at Lithia Volkswagen.

We bought a used 2015 Denali, My salesman was Emir A. And was so nice~! It was such an easy process. Emir was not pushy and answered all my questions it was smooth and not stressful at all. all the people in the dealership we awesome! This is not a big deal but when I was being financed I didn't have to sit in the office staring at the walls!! Great experience all the way around! Highly recommend!

My experience at VW Merle Hay was beyond incredible! I highly recommend asking for Riley. He was amazing throughout the entire process and took the time to answer all of my questions. His knowledge, passion, and genuine care for his customers really stood out. I truly appreciate all of his help and couldn’t be happier with my new Tiguan!

Mando was great to work with!

Sejad, Mark, and Nick are great guys to work with. They were all very helpful and provided me total peace of mind with my new purchase. 10/10 would recommend working with them!

Sejad helped me tremendously when I needed help figuring out how to transfer out of my lease and what to do next. He took time with me and helped think through all of my options to make an informed decision. He was kind and so helpful.

I had an unfortunate situation with my Volkswagen that required a backordered part, and the repair ended up taking nearly five months. While the extended wait was completely outside of the dealership's control, the team at Volkswagen of Des Moines handled the situation exceptionally well from start to finish. Throughout the entire process, my Service Advisor, Jontay, and Service Manager, Mark, kept me informed with regular updates, typically checking in about once a month even when there wasn't much new information to share. Their communication and transparency gave me confidence that they hadn't forgotten about my vehicle ... Read More

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Google - Aug 3, 2026

I had an unfortunate situation with my Volkswagen that required a backordered part, and the repair ended up taking nearly five months. While the extended wait was completely outside of the dealership's control, the team at Volkswagen of Des Moines handled the situation exceptionally well from start to finish. Throughout the entire process, my Service Advisor, Jontay, and Service Manager, Mark, kept me informed with regular updates, typically checking in about once a month even when there wasn't much new information to share. Their communication and transparency gave me confidence that they hadn't forgotten about my vehicle and were doing everything they could while waiting for the part to arrive. The dealership also provided me with several excellent loaner vehicles throughout the repair process, allowing me to continue my daily routine without interruption. When my vehicle was finally ready, they went above and beyond by replacing the battery, brakes, windshield wipers, and other items that had been affected by the car sitting for such an extended period. As a final touch, they even detailed the interior and exterior before returning it to me. Although the delay itself was unavoidable, the level of customer service I received was outstanding. Jontay, Mark, and the entire Volkswagen of Des Moines team demonstrated professionalism, excellent communication, and a genuine commitment to taking care of their customers. They turned an unfortunate circumstance into a truly positive service experience. Thank you!

I had a great experience purchasing a new VW Atlas Cross Sport! Riley and Steve made the process easy and enjoyable! I really appreciate their help in facilitating the deal! I would highly recommend Lithia VW of Des Moines.

I bought a 2019 GMC from emir and he was very helpful and not pushy at all and made sure he got me a good deal! I would highly recommend!!

Volkswagen of Des Moines does not disappoint! Sejad was super easy and great to work with. Very tentative and was super knowledgeable on the best vehicle to fit our active family of 4. We are so excited for our new Volkswagen Atlas!! Thank you Sejad!

I recently purchased a Jetta through the VW dealership and I am pleased to say that my first experience buying a car was made easily especially with the help of Sejad Dubinovic! As soon as we arrived to the dealership, we were quickly greeted by Sejad. He knew his products well and answered every question with a smile! He even went as far to give me extra information that helped me make my decision later on! Sejad made my experience extremely stress free and I appreciated that as a first time buyer. I also really enjoyed that through the VW ... Read More

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Google - Jul 30, 2026

I recently purchased a Jetta through the VW dealership and I am pleased to say that my first experience buying a car was made easily especially with the help of Sejad Dubinovic! As soon as we arrived to the dealership, we were quickly greeted by Sejad. He knew his products well and answered every question with a smile! He even went as far to give me extra information that helped me make my decision later on! Sejad made my experience extremely stress free and I appreciated that as a first time buyer. I also really enjoyed that through the VW dealership I didn’t feel pushed at all, as I have felt while simply looking at other dealerships. I couldn’t thank Sejad and VW enough to help me get a car in a short amount of time.

Adrian is great to work with, made the process fun and simple!

Good work. Fair price. Good service.

We worked with AJ from start to finish. His knowledge of vehicles was super helpful and his none pushy approach was very much appreciated. We ended up getting the Atlas and he got us exactly what we were looking for. Could not have been happier with our experience, 10 out of 10.

Great experience, wasn’t pushy. Answered every question we had and did a great job working with us and our price range.

AJ Highsmith was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions. Would highly recommend working with AJ!!!

I bought my mother a car here and emir was our sales person. He was amazing. Patient, kind, knowledgeable, all the things. The Finance manager Riley was also so amazing. Explained everything well and in a way that a normal person would understand it best product sales from a financial perspective ever. Because this experience was so amazing I turned around and actually bought myself an atlas two days later. Sejad was my sales person. He was also so helpful and knowledgeable! He did amazing with helping me make up my mind! I really do loves the sales team they ... Read More

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Google - Jul 20, 2026

I bought my mother a car here and emir was our sales person. He was amazing. Patient, kind, knowledgeable, all the things. The Finance manager Riley was also so amazing. Explained everything well and in a way that a normal person would understand it best product sales from a financial perspective ever. Because this experience was so amazing I turned around and actually bought myself an atlas two days later. Sejad was my sales person. He was also so helpful and knowledgeable! He did amazing with helping me make up my mind! I really do loves the sales team they have here!

They listened to my co concerns and verified the problem and checked with my extended warranty to get it covered. Very awsome people.

Four VW’s and miles of service appointments over 15 years and never been anything but pleased, sales, service always exceptional!

customer service is definitely the best! Chelsey went out of her way to help me even after my visit.

I just got a Volkswagen Passat from here, she drives great and looks even better , over all very clean and nice place and very welcoming. The guy who helped me get my new car, chad, was wonderful and explained things in a way that I would understand (I'm not very good at car things) and it helped a lot. If I need another car in the future I'm definitely coming back, just had a very good experience at this place

You can get a Volkswagon or two here!

Had a great day at the dealership! Riley was very knowledgeable on the WRX I was buying. He even helped my Mom start looking into replacements for her wrecked car as we worked through my purchase.

With pleasure I am writing this review regarding the excellent service I received from VW Des Moines, specifically the salesman Sejad Dubinovic. From the moment I walked in I was greeted by him in a friendly, courteous and non-pressured manner. He used clear and open communication to find out exactly what I was looking for within my budget. Sejad took the time to test drive several vehicles with me to narrow down the options and possibilities. He provided transparent pricing using clear communication about costs and fees. Sejad Dubinovic is a great example of what dealership efficient process should look ... Read More

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Google - Jul 12, 2026

With pleasure I am writing this review regarding the excellent service I received from VW Des Moines, specifically the salesman Sejad Dubinovic. From the moment I walked in I was greeted by him in a friendly, courteous and non-pressured manner. He used clear and open communication to find out exactly what I was looking for within my budget. Sejad took the time to test drive several vehicles with me to narrow down the options and possibilities. He provided transparent pricing using clear communication about costs and fees. Sejad Dubinovic is a great example of what dealership efficient process should look like; smooth paperwork, quick delivery, and minimal waiting times. His effort to reconnect with me on several occasions and find me the specific vehicle I was looking for made me buy the car from him. He perfectly understood my budget restrictions, the mileage, color, make and model of the car I was looking for. Vehicle Quality: I choose a car that had not been inspected yet but was "home grown" and serviced at their dealership all times. Sejad informed me this was going to be a Certified Pre-owned" car and anything found during the inspection would be addressed and brought up to the standards that come with being "Certified Pre-owned". Sejad and VW Des Moines dealership were true to this promise, and my car received several recommended maintenance services, alignment and new tires. This was a several thousand-dollar commitment they made at no added cost to me. This was above and beyond my expectations. I thank Sejad Dubinovic and Mark Mears to keep me informed during this process. Sejad exemplifies what a good car salesman is all about and I will gladly recommend him to my family, friends and co-workers. He made my car buying experience the best one I have had so far in my 55+ years.

Emir was great to work with! Stand up guy, answered all my questions and was extremely helpful. #howyoudoing

All questions answered by service assistant

We had a wonderful experience at Volkswagen of Des Moines! Chad was kind, patient, personable, knowledgeable, and made the entire process quick and efficient. He made buying our vehicle easy and stress-free. Everyone at the dealership was so welcoming—they all congratulated us and truly made us feel like part of the Volkswagen family. We would definitely recommend Chad and the team!

I was driving from Chicago to Denver when I ran into strong crosswinds (20–35 mph) on the interstate. The steering felt so unstable that I was convinced something was wrong with the suspension of my VW Passat. I stopped at this VW dealer hoping someone could take a quick look. Mr. Emrah Tabaković was incredibly kind and helpful. He checked the suspension, confirmed everything was working properly, and put my mind at ease. Because of his help, I was able to continue my trip with confidence and made it safely to my new home. Thank you, Mr. Tabaković, for your professionalism ... Read More

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Google - Jul 9, 2026

I was driving from Chicago to Denver when I ran into strong crosswinds (20–35 mph) on the interstate. The steering felt so unstable that I was convinced something was wrong with the suspension of my VW Passat. I stopped at this VW dealer hoping someone could take a quick look. Mr. Emrah Tabaković was incredibly kind and helpful. He checked the suspension, confirmed everything was working properly, and put my mind at ease. Because of his help, I was able to continue my trip with confidence and made it safely to my new home. Thank you, Mr. Tabaković, for your professionalism and outstanding customer service. I really appreciate your help!

No hard sell worked for me. They also had a vehicle I wanted.

Team was very friendly, I was comfortable throughout the whole process and ended up surprising my wife with her favorite car. Highly recommend stopping in for a smooth and easy purchase

I typically hate even the thought of buying a new vehicle. from the pushy sales reps to the even more pushy finance managers. This experience was not that at all. It was the best sales experience I have ever had. Sajed was amazing. Patient, Full of Knowledge and was eager to make this as easy as can be. A few days prior I also bought my mother a new vehicle as well. at that point Emir was our sales person. He was so attentive and insightful about new vs. used vehicles. He was patient and so kind. Very best experience. ... Read More

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Google - Jul 1, 2026

I typically hate even the thought of buying a new vehicle. from the pushy sales reps to the even more pushy finance managers. This experience was not that at all. It was the best sales experience I have ever had. Sajed was amazing. Patient, Full of Knowledge and was eager to make this as easy as can be. A few days prior I also bought my mother a new vehicle as well. at that point Emir was our sales person. He was so attentive and insightful about new vs. used vehicles. He was patient and so kind. Very best experience. The Finance manager, Riley, was also amazing. He knew what he was doing and explained everything so well and was up front and honest about everything. Everyone at this dealer ship always seems to have a smile on there faces and everyone is always eager to help in any way they can!

I worked with Sejad and it was a great experience. He was courteous, very knowledgeable, and a fair negotiator. I was in and out in under an hour purchasing a certified preowned vehicle. 10 out of 10! Thank you!

Fast service and stress free buying experience

Quick service, comfortable waiting area, professional service advisor...Always a great experience.

Had a great experience with Chad with Volkswagen of Des Moines. Additionally, I shopped around at several other dealerships, and what stood out to me was the professionalism, cleanliness, and friendliness of everyone I interacted with. Chad listened to my budget, what I was looking for, and found the right fit for me. I love my 2025 Jetta Sport and even though it was a year old with 31,000 miles on it, it felt and looked like a brand new car. I will definitely be back and will and have recommended them to friends and family.

Mando is who I worked with and he was exceptional. You will want to keep him around!!

I cannot say enough good things about this dealership!!! Jontay, Emrah, and Chelsey are always available to help with appointments, answering questions, or holding the door for me. It is nice to work with people who are so welcoming. My last visit was routine maintenance on my brakes. They made everything go smoothly for me. I even knew approximately when the job would be finished. It is really good to work with them. And the work was done correctly. HIGH FIVE!!!

AJ is a fantastic salesman! Not a typical sales guy he wants the best for his customers! Definitely come in and see this guy even if you don’t want a car! Plus he’s hot…

We had a great experience working with AJ! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and never made us feel pressured. He took the time to answer all our questions and helped us find the perfect vehicle. The entire process was smooth and stress-free. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a new or used vehicle!

Great service and my service representative answered all my questions.

My salesman AJ was extremely helpful walking me through the purchase process when I was looking for a new vehicle after a total loss. He made everything very easy and non stressful. I would highly recommend this place in addition to their well made cars.

AJ did a great job of explaining the steps of the buying process and all the features of our new vehicle! Thanks.

Great customer service and oil change

Just made our second purchase with this dealership! Mason was so helpful and easy to work with he got us the deal we were wanting for our trade and buying our 2021 Tiguan! We will be working with them again in the future for all our Volkswagen needs that is for sure!

Excellent service keep you informed and updated on your vehicle I have never been to a dealership that has had as friendly and helpful employees as Lithia VW great dealership to work with. Emrah in the service department is very helpful and great to work with.

AJ was greatest! Very happy with our deal. We'll come back to lease another car 100%.

Good experience, nice waiting room, took a long time since I didn’t my car thru them. Oil change and tire rotation, 2.5 hours.

Amir was great to work with and we were able to meet on a great price. Thanks!!!!

AJ Highsmith is an excellent salesman. He got us the vehicle we wanted for the right price. Thanks AJ!!

These rice advisor was fast and efficient on my set up for repairs.he keep me posted on schedule of repair time.then called when work was completed Thank you jontay for a job well done 😊

I went in for a service on my car. I was having a very rough week, and they got me in no problem. They were very understanding, knowledgeable, helpful, and very kind. Thank you for all of your help😊

Emir was helpful and transparent.

Good service

AJ was wonderful at helping pick the right car for me. They were able to get me the best deal on a car!

Moe was the best and took really good care of us

Worked with Mason and he got us in a great car. Everyone was friendly and helpful.

Great prices and fantastic people.

I had a wonderful experience buying 2026 Tiguan today. Mason Evans was our salesman. He was very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Always making sure I've got all my questions answered. He definitely made car buying a fun experience. Steve Seybert, sales manager, was caring and helpful along this whole process. Checking in as well to ensure I've got everything I need. Riley Nine was our finance manager. He was friendly and efficient. He had us in and out into my new car in no time. To me, customer service means a lot and everyone was exceptional. I would absolutely ... Read More

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Google - Apr 26, 2026

I had a wonderful experience buying 2026 Tiguan today. Mason Evans was our salesman. He was very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Always making sure I've got all my questions answered. He definitely made car buying a fun experience. Steve Seybert, sales manager, was caring and helpful along this whole process. Checking in as well to ensure I've got everything I need. Riley Nine was our finance manager. He was friendly and efficient. He had us in and out into my new car in no time. To me, customer service means a lot and everyone was exceptional. I would absolutely recommend this dealership. Thank you!

Good people. Good prices

Adrian and Steve did a great job of getting us in a new VW, Fast, efficient and no BS. I highly recommend them!

I worked with Mason to purchase my car and he was amazing!! He made the process so simple and quick and super easy to talk to!

Awesome experience with AJ from the time he picked up the phone. He was able to get me the best deal of the three dealerships we worked with. I would buy another car from him in the future, a five star transaction!

Emrah in the service department is fantastic

Excellent, courteous service!

Emir was very helpful and the #1 at what He does and I recommend you go to him if anyone is looking for Volks Wagen. Thank you Emir.

Customer service rep was very helpful and service was great

I had an excellent experience purchasing my new vehicle from Volkswagen of Des Moines, and I truly can’t say enough good things about the level of customer service I received. From start to finish, the process was simple, smooth, and stress-free—something that isn’t always easy to find when buying a car. A huge part of that experience was thanks to Emir A., who provided truly stand-out customer service. I was buying from about three hours away, so my entire search and purchase process started online rather than walking the dealership lot. This was a completely different experience ... Read More

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Google - Apr 15, 2026

I had an excellent experience purchasing my new vehicle from Volkswagen of Des Moines, and I truly can’t say enough good things about the level of customer service I received. From start to finish, the process was simple, smooth, and stress-free—something that isn’t always easy to find when buying a car. A huge part of that experience was thanks to Emir A., who provided truly stand-out customer service. I was buying from about three hours away, so my entire search and purchase process started online rather than walking the dealership lot. This was a completely different experience for me, but Emir made it feel effortless. He stayed in constant contact and kept me informed about everything going on with the vehicle I was interested in. Even though we weren’t interacting face-to-face initially, he made me feel like my business truly mattered and that he was there to help in any way possible. When I arrived at the dealership, it was easy to find and located in a great area for a test drive. The facility itself was welcoming, clean, and well-equipped with convenient amenities, including a charging station to use while waiting to meet with staff. Signing the paperwork was incredibly smooth, and I never once felt pressured to buy—something I really appreciated. Emir welcomed all of my questions and was personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring about my experience. I would confidently recommend Volkswagen of Des Moines to anyone looking for a new or used Volkswagen—or even other vehicles that may come in as trade-ins. This dealership truly sets the bar high for customer service.

Emir and everyone at Lithia were so amazing! We have never had such a great experience buying a car and will definitely be keeping them in mind in the future. No pressure and very accommodating. Really listened and just great people. Highly recommend Emir and Lithia for your new and used car needs.

Adrian at Lithia Volkswagen was amazing to work with on purchase of new VW Tiguan. Very personable and knowledgeable about VW and competitors which was very helpful.

Thanks to AJ for helping me out on getting a brand new 2026 Volkswagen car. He has been good and very helpful for helping us out today

AJ was amazing to work with!! Was patient with us while my fiancé was laid off and waited 8 months for us for when we were ready to move forward!! Definitely recommend working with AJ at Volkswagen!!