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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,178 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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February 05, 2014
We had a wonderful experience with this dealer. We were greeted immediately with smiles and the sales staff were very helpful with answering all our questions. They were willing to work with us and helped greeted immediately with smiles and the sales staff were very helpful with answering all our questions. They were willing to work with us and helped us find a great used vehicle. I will definitely recommend this dealer to others that are looking for a new vehicle! More
by swild28
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Joe Shores
January 23, 2014
Jim Mullarkey was very friendly, prompt in returning our phone calls and willing to negotiate a fair price on the Dodge Ram that we were interested in. We would recommend J.H. Barkau & Sons and Jim Mulla phone calls and willing to negotiate a fair price on the Dodge Ram that we were interested in. We would recommend J.H. Barkau & Sons and Jim Mullarkey to our friends and family. More
by AaronMelissaP
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
January 17, 2014
we have been dealing with barkaus for many years. Jim Mullarkey has always worked hard to get us the best deal and to make sure the vehicles were in good condition. I would recommend, and have, Barkaus Mullarkey has always worked hard to get us the best deal and to make sure the vehicles were in good condition. I would recommend, and have, Barkaus and jim to anyone looking for a good used car. More
by laurie56
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
January 17, 2014
This is my second vehicle purchased from Jim Malarkey at Barkau's. After a good experience the first time I came back when I needed a replacement vehicle. Barkau's. After a good experience the first time I came back when I needed a replacement vehicle. More
by jkool137
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
January 11, 2014
When I first came through the doors at J.H. Barkau & Sons in Cedarville, I was met with a friendly greeting from Jim Mullarkey. Without missing a beat we were able to get to business and begin searchin Sons in Cedarville, I was met with a friendly greeting from Jim Mullarkey. Without missing a beat we were able to get to business and begin searching for the perfect car for me. Jim was more than happy to take my father and I around the lot and show off the different cars that were better suited to my needs. After several test drives, and much debating, I was driving off the lot with my "new" used car. My overall experience couldn't have been better, and Jim was an excellent sales rep. There was never a dull moment while we were out looking for cars. Great place to shop More
by eganshert
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
January 06, 2014
Did most of the transaction over the phone for an ederly parent [buyer]. Really took the stress out of the situation for the buyer and transactions went very smooth. All went well except this survey where parent [buyer]. Really took the stress out of the situation for the buyer and transactions went very smooth. All went well except this survey where I have to create an account More
by russreusch
Employees Worked With
January 06, 2014
we had just purchased a car from jim two weeks ago when one of our daughters wrecked it. we called jim told him what had happened and within two days he had located the same car for us in the exact price one of our daughters wrecked it. we called jim told him what had happened and within two days he had located the same car for us in the exact price range wanted. he went out of his way for us both times we were there. he is an exceptional salesman who listens to what you want and finds it for you. if we had not had such exceptional service the first time we woulkd not have gone back. we will continue to use jim in the future and recommend him to anyone looking for a vehicle. More
by wdmeadjr
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
January 03, 2014
I was just looking not expecting to buy. The selection was plentiful and I found the truck for me. There was no pressure put on me, over a three day period I test drove the truck 4 times all concerns were was plentiful and I found the truck for me. There was no pressure put on me, over a three day period I test drove the truck 4 times all concerns were remedied. I left Barkau's happy with the truck I wanted and paid the price I wanted. The truck was washed and the tank was full. I recommend my salesman John Bottoms. More
by joeuntersee
Employees Worked With
John Bottoms
