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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,420 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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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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August 24, 2026
Very easy to deal with. Tim went out of his way to answer all questions, and we had a lot. Product matched the pictures and the expectation. Very pleased with our truck a Tim went out of his way to answer all questions, and we had a lot. Product matched the pictures and the expectation. Very pleased with our truck and our experience. Would recommend. More
by devildeb23
August 24, 2026
My wife and I had a very easy, no-stress experience with Tim at the dealership. We already knew what vehicle we were interested in, but Tim followed our lead and was very supportive, forthcoming, and helpfu Tim at the dealership. We already knew what vehicle we were interested in, but Tim followed our lead and was very supportive, forthcoming, and helpful in the process. We never felt pressured in any way. We would definitely recommend shopping at JH. Barkau, and asking Tim for his help and guidance. If we are ever in need of another vehicle, Barkau and Tim are at the top of our list. More
by eliassonquill
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August 10, 2026
Everyone in the dealership was nice and willing to assist. Tim was very helpful and made the process very easy on us. assist. Tim was very helpful and made the process very easy on us. More
by shanecook2001
August 09, 2026
Nils Sandstrom was a pleasure to work with. He helped us find the car we were looking for without any pressure. Things went so well we bought two vehicles that day. Knowledgeable and effici He helped us find the car we were looking for without any pressure. Things went so well we bought two vehicles that day. Knowledgeable and efficient, top rating. More
by deanstansbury
July 23, 2026
Great experience! Tim helped us check out several cars and the staff stayed late to finish up the paperwork. Tim added personal touches to the sale that were appreciat Tim helped us check out several cars and the staff stayed late to finish up the paperwork. Tim added personal touches to the sale that were appreciated. More
by kendra
July 23, 2026
We have grown to trust the crew at Barkau, especially Nils. We have purchased 3 cars in the last 15 hrs or so and some from many years ago, Including our family members they are very attentive and honest Nils. We have purchased 3 cars in the last 15 hrs or so and some from many years ago, Including our family members they are very attentive and honest , will not buy from anyone else. More
by s_wootan
Employees Worked With
July 22, 2026
Greatly appreciated our Salesman, Tim. He made the purchase of my vehicle seamless. He was very attentive and worked through all the details with speed. I’m very excited about my purchase. He made the purchase of my vehicle seamless. He was very attentive and worked through all the details with speed. I’m very excited about my purchase. This vehicle is exactly what I was looking for. More
by Rae
July 14, 2026
They are very friendly and knowledgeable. They take a lot of the stress away in purchasing a new or used vehicle. They take a lot of the stress away in purchasing a new or used vehicle. More
by p19thcent
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July 07, 2026
Bought a Nissan rogue and was impressed by clear communication and their ability to identify problems and then immediately resolve them communication and their ability to identify problems and then immediately resolve them More
by Johnreneenelson
June 30, 2026
We had a great experience buying with JH Barkau & Sons! Nils was very welcoming & helpful every step of the way. We never felt pressured & always felt he had our best interest at heart. Highly recommend! M Nils was very welcoming & helpful every step of the way. We never felt pressured & always felt he had our best interest at heart. Highly recommend! My daughter is very happy with her purchase! More
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