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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,308 Reviews
Since 1952, J.H. Barkau & Sons has served the Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin stateline area for their automotive needs. We can proudly boast to over 70,000 customers in those years and have had thousands of customers purchase multiple vehicles and generations of families that have allowed us to serve them.
When John H. Barkau founded the business, his goal was to bring quality, affordable transportation to the local area. Jim (2nd generation), Rick (3rd generation), and Willie (3rd generation) Barkau have continued in that tradition while expanding our marketplace to be worldwide. We have had vehicles shipped to Russia, Sweden, Australia, Turkey, Mexico and many other locations. We have vehicles purchased by customers in 49 states and commonly have customers fly in to pick up their new vehicles. In all of this, it has been a pleasure for the Barkau family to help fulfill the transportation needs of a varied clientele.
J.H. Barkau & Sons has accomplished this feat by continuing to offer quality, hand-picked vehicles at very competitive prices. We believe in offering our customers an incredible selection that is second to none, with over 1100 vehicles available for purchase. We believe in a no pressure sales environment and in quality reconditioning of our inventory selection. Our sales teams at our Cedarville and Freeport stores each have over a century of experience in helping fill the needs of our vast customer base. The funny part is, we remember a lot of you years later and we are genuinely happy to see you.
But selling cars is not all that we do. We believe in supporting the local community through donations, Toy Drives, Food Drives and many other local charities and fundraisers. We also run the “Excellerate” program for Aquin Catholic Schools and have facilitated over 113 donated vehicles. That may be part of the reason that we have been voted the “Best In Region” Used Car Dealership for 15 straight years. Great vehicles, great people, great exp
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Sales/Showroom
Monday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Service
Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday Closed
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September 13, 2025
Joe was very helpful and welcoming to my husband and I. He was personal and not pushy. We are thankful for all he did to help us as first time buyers. He was personal and not pushy. We are thankful for all he did to help us as first time buyers. More
by johnseyk
September 12, 2025
I recently purchased my 2022 jeep Compass and love it! Tim was very helpful to me in deciding which vehicle was a good fit. I had been rear ended in my previous Jeep and I wanted to stay with the same typ Tim was very helpful to me in deciding which vehicle was a good fit. I had been rear ended in my previous Jeep and I wanted to stay with the same type of vehicle. He was very helpful explaining all The options it had and set up my phone. I am riding in luxury! More
by muffpuff
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September 11, 2025
Nils and the Barkau team was great. Very professional and helpful. I would highly recommend. Very professional and helpful. I would highly recommend. More
by BMarshall15
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September 11, 2025
Never bought from Nils before. But there is a first time for everything. Glad we bought from Nils today. A+ rating. But there is a first time for everything. Glad we bought from Nils today. A+ rating. More
by geraldwilson200
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September 10, 2025
Always have been treated fair at Barkau & sons. And I always stear people your way. And I always stear people your way. More
by bgusloff
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September 07, 2025
We were in and out! Overall, a great buying experience! Joe was super flexible and was able to get everything done quickly and at our convenience! Overall, a great buying experience! Joe was super flexible and was able to get everything done quickly and at our convenience! More
by scudds916
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August 26, 2025
So helpful! Asked the dealership to bring a specific car to a closer dealership to me and they did. They met me at the closer one and gave me a great deal! Very Asked the dealership to bring a specific car to a closer dealership to me and they did. They met me at the closer one and gave me a great deal! Very quick in and out service for people who don't like to spend hours in a car dealership! More
by tnedland
August 22, 2025
Salesman was very good. No pressure at all. He was very knowledgeable about the vehicle we were interested in. The whole process was great. No pressure at all. He was very knowledgeable about the vehicle we were interested in. The whole process was great. More
by miketorrisi
August 21, 2025
Sales staff and administration is professional. Joe listened to my concerns and acted accordingly in order to find the vehicle I needed. Joe was patient and attentive. Joe listened to my concerns and acted accordingly in order to find the vehicle I needed. Joe was patient and attentive. More
by jimbrokhausen
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