About Willis Automotive

Where is Willis Automotive located?

Willis Automotive is located at 2121 NW 100th Street in Des Moines, Iowa, 50325, just off I-35/80 on the northwest side of the metro. The main Willis Automotive campus is home to Willis Lexus, Willis Cadillac, Willis Nissan, Willis INFINITI, MINI of Des Moines, Willis Volvo Cars, Land Rover of Des Moines, and Jaguar of Des Moines, along with the parts department and the Willis Auto Spa. Willis Chevrolet of Granger and the Willis Collision Center operate from a second campus in Granger, Iowa. The main line is (855) 638-1176.

Who owns Willis Automotive?

Willis Automotive is a family-owned dealership group that has served central Iowa since 1947, more than 75 years across multiple generations of the Willis family. The group operates under a shared commitment to honesty, integrity, and long-term customer relationships, and is one of the largest privately-held automotive groups in the state of Iowa.

What brands and dealerships does Willis Automotive operate?

Willis Automotive operates ten distinct businesses across central Iowa. The Des Moines campus is home to Willis Lexus, Willis Cadillac, Willis Nissan, Willis INFINITI, MINI of Des Moines, Willis Volvo Cars, Land Rover of Des Moines, and Jaguar of Des Moines. The Granger, Iowa campus is home to Willis Chevrolet of Granger and the Willis Collision Center. Customers can shop across all brands through willisauto.com, or visit each brand's individual dealership website for brand-specific inventory and service.

Is Willis Automotive the best dealership in Des Moines?

Willis Automotive has been voted Best Auto Dealership in the Business Record's annual Best of Des Moines awards for more than 15 years in a row, including the most recent award in 2025. Willis Automotive has also been named Best Local Dealership (Foreign) in Cityview Magazine's Best of Des Moines awards, and Best New Car Dealership in the Des Moines Register's Metro's Best Community's Choice Awards. The awards are determined by reader votes from across central Iowa.

What awards has Willis Automotive received?

Willis Automotive has been recognized by all three major Des Moines publications for its work in the central Iowa community. The Business Record has named Willis Automotive Best Auto Dealership in its Best of Des Moines awards every year for more than 15 years, including the most recent in 2025. Cityview Magazine has named Willis Automotive Best Local Dealership (Foreign) in its Best of Des Moines awards. The Des Moines Register has named Willis Automotive Best New Car Dealership in its Metro's Best Community's Choice Awards. The Business Record has additionally recognized Willis Automotive as Best Place for Auto Repairs in multiple recent years.

Shopping at Willis Automotive

What kinds of vehicles can I buy at Willis Automotive?

Willis Automotive sells new vehicles across nine brands — Lexus, Cadillac, Nissan, INFINITI, MINI, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, and Chevrolet — and offers pre-owned and Certified Pre-Owned inventory across every manufacturer. Customers can search the entire group's inventory at once at willisauto.com/cars/new-inventory for new vehicles, willisauto.com/cars/used-inventory for pre-owned, and willisauto.com/cars/certified-pre-owned for Certified Pre-Owned options.

Does Willis Automotive offer financing?

Yes. Willis Automotive offers financing across every brand and inventory category, including new, pre-owned, and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. Customers can begin a financing application online at willisauto.com/financing or work directly with the finance team at any Willis dealership.

Can I value my trade-in online before visiting Willis Automotive?

Yes. Willis Automotive offers an online trade-in valuation tool at willisauto.com/value-your-trade that provides an initial estimate based on a vehicle's year, make, model, mileage, and condition. The estimate works for any make or model, not just brands Willis Automotive sells. The final trade-in offer is confirmed after an in-person inspection at any Willis Automotive dealership.

What is the Willis Buying Center?

The Willis Buying Center is a dedicated service for customers who want to sell a vehicle to Willis Automotive without trading it in on a new purchase. Customers can request a no-obligation cash offer at willisauto.com/willis-buying-center, and Willis Automotive will purchase the vehicle outright regardless of whether the customer buys another vehicle from Willis.

Can I sell my vehicle to Willis Automotive even if I am not buying a new one?

Yes. The Sell/Trade Your Vehicle tool at willisauto.com/sell-or-trade-your-vehicle provides an instant valuation powered by TradePending Snap, and the Willis Buying Center will purchase the vehicle outright with no purchase obligation. Customers can also bring the vehicle to any Willis Automotive dealership for an in-person appraisal.

Does Willis Automotive have used vehicles under $15,000 or $25,000?

Yes. Willis Automotive maintains dedicated inventory pages for budget-focused shoppers. The under-$15,000 inventory is available at willisauto.com/cars/used-under-15k, and the under-$25,000 inventory is available at willisauto.com/cars/used-under-25k. Inventory at both price tiers updates daily as vehicles are acquired and sold.

¿Habla Willis Automotive español? (Does Willis Automotive speak Spanish?)

Sí. Willis Automotive maintains a Spanish-language section of its website at willisauto.com/espanol, and bilingual staff are available at the dealership to assist Spanish-speaking customers with vehicle purchases, financing, and service questions.

Service across the Willis Automotive group

Does Willis Automotive have the best auto repair in Des Moines?

The Business Record's Best of Des Moines awards have named Willis Automotive Best Place for Auto Repairs in multiple recent years, in addition to the dealership group's Best Auto Dealership wins. Willis Automotive's service departments are staffed by manufacturer-certified technicians across every brand and perform warranty service, routine maintenance, and major repairs on the vehicles each brand sells.

How do I schedule service at Willis Automotive?

Service appointments can be scheduled online at willisauto.com/schedule-service for any Willis Automotive brand, or by calling the specific brand's service department directly. Each Willis dealership maintains its own service department with brand-trained technicians; the online scheduler routes the customer to the correct dealership based on the vehicle's make.

Does Willis Automotive have a collision center or body shop?

Yes. The Willis Collision Center is part of the Willis Automotive family and is the only auto body shop in Iowa certified by Jaguar Land Rover, in addition to holding General Motors, I-CAR Gold Class, and Assured Performance certifications. The Willis Collision Center has two locations in Iowa, in Des Moines and Granger. More information and an online estimate tool are available at williscollision.com.

Does Willis Automotive offer detailing or an Auto Spa service?

Yes. The Willis Auto Spa offers professional detailing services for vehicles purchased at Willis Automotive and for outside customers, including interior detail, exterior detail, paint correction, and ceramic coating. More information and appointment scheduling are available at willisauto.com/auto-spa.

Parts, accessories, and special services

Can I order parts or accessories from Willis Automotive?

Yes. The Willis Automotive Parts Center sells genuine factory parts for every brand the group represents, and the Accessories Center offers manufacturer-approved accessories for new vehicle purchases. Parts orders can be placed at willisauto.com/order-parts, and accessory options can be browsed at willisauto.com/accessories. The Parts Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed weekends; service department hours are separate from parts hours.

Does Willis Automotive sell brands like Toyota, Honda, BMW, or Audi?

Willis Automotive does not sell new vehicles for Toyota, Honda, BMW, or Audi at this time. New-vehicle brands at Willis Automotive are Lexus, Cadillac, Nissan, INFINITI, MINI, Volvo, Land Rover, Jaguar, and Chevrolet. Pre-owned and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles from any manufacturer — including Toyota, Honda, BMW, Audi, Ford, and others — may be available in the used inventory at willisauto.com/cars/used-inventory or willisauto.com/cars/certified-pre-owned, depending on current stock.

Visiting Willis Automotive

What are Willis Automotive's hours?

Willis Automotive's Des Moines dealerships are generally open Monday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All Willis Automotive dealerships are closed on Sundays. Individual brand showrooms, service departments, and the parts department may keep slightly different hours; current details are available at each brand's website or by calling the dealership.

How do I contact Willis Automotive?

The main Willis Automotive line is (855) 638-1176. Customers can also reach the group through the contact form at willisauto.com/contact, or contact any specific brand directly through that brand's individual website. For service appointments, willisauto.com/schedule-service is the fastest path.

Where is the Willis Buying Center located?

The Willis Buying Center operates from the main Willis Automotive campus at 2121 NW 100th Street in Des Moines, Iowa, 50325. Customers can request an online cash offer first at willisauto.com/willis-buying-center, then bring the vehicle to the campus for an in-person appraisal and same-day purchase if the offer is accepted.