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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,191 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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June 10, 2013
We went and talked to Jim Mullarkey about a SUV. He was knowledgeable, friendly and gave us a good deal. I would highly recommend speaking with Jim. A+ knowledgeable, friendly and gave us a good deal. I would highly recommend speaking with Jim. A+ More
by ml2012
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Jim Mullarkey
June 08, 2013
This was a very easy experience. Everyone was friendly and helpful. They have a great reputation for a reason! We look forward to seeing them again. and helpful. They have a great reputation for a reason! We look forward to seeing them again. More
by KuchFam
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June 07, 2013
my visit from rockford area was more than worth it, i have troubled credit and everyone else wanted to get me into somethying with double payments. kevinmartin got me reasonable rate a car i can afford a have troubled credit and everyone else wanted to get me into somethying with double payments. kevinmartin got me reasonable rate a car i can afford and not pay two times the cost. i will recommend kevin and barkau motors to my friends and co workers definately. i actually left with a nice car and no 2nd thoughts about buying it. thanks kevin i hope to do business with you again. More
by jcw81060
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Kevin Martin
June 04, 2013
This is our second vehicle from Tim. We continue to go back because of his friendliness and extensive knowledge base. Tim did an excellent job providing us with the vehicle we were looking for (and we had back because of his friendliness and extensive knowledge base. Tim did an excellent job providing us with the vehicle we were looking for (and we had a lot of demands) at a price we could afford. My husband and I had a great conversation with him while we waited for paperwork. Tim went above and beyond, when he helped me set up my blue-tooth and showed us all the safety and technical features of our new car. Most importantly, I never once felt pressured to buy. Thanks Tim, see you in a few years! More
by rtharris
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June 04, 2013
My family has bought cars from JH Barkau for 15+ years, specifically from Pat Gillespie at the Freeport dealership. My husband and I live in Madison, WI and had wanted to buy a car up here to get to know specifically from Pat Gillespie at the Freeport dealership. My husband and I live in Madison, WI and had wanted to buy a car up here to get to know a car dealership and for convenience. Well, we had horrible luck, dirty cars, rude salesman that just wanted the paycheck. It was like an 'aha' moment, as were were discussing our luck, and we decided to drive to Freeport to deal with someone we knew. Pat Gillespie knew that we were coming and he had just what we wanted. Pat and the Freeport crew always greet you with a smile, NEVER push you to buy, and are wililng to work with you to get what you want. No matter where I live, chances are, we will be driving to Freeport. JH Barkau makes car buying a fun and pleasant experience! More
by TCDiehl
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Pat Gillespie
June 04, 2013
Thanks for holding my dodge daytona for me Kevin ur a man of ur word..U THE MAN..I no there were many offers but u held it for 2wks..thanks again of ur word..U THE MAN..I no there were many offers but u held it for 2wks..thanks again More
by clinton12
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kevin martin, Kevin Martin
May 29, 2013
I went there just to look around, found a vehicle that I liked. Salesman Tim came out and started talking to us about the vehicle. Tim was very knowledgeable! He was very polite, not pushy, he was the best liked. Salesman Tim came out and started talking to us about the vehicle. Tim was very knowledgeable! He was very polite, not pushy, he was the best salesman that we have ever dealt with! He was the reason why we bought the car ! More
by katjofletch
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May 07, 2013
My husband and I worked with Jim Mularkey in purchasing a minivan for our family. He was very helpful and friendly to us and made sure to find the right vehicle for us that was within our budget. We are extr minivan for our family. He was very helpful and friendly to us and made sure to find the right vehicle for us that was within our budget. We are extremely happy with our purchase and will definitely be buying from JH Barkau in the future! More
by jfm0112
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Jim Mullarkey
April 29, 2013
We went on the intranet to search for the vehicle we were looking for. Found the 2004 Ford Ranger we purchased at the Cedarville Dealership. We were truly amazed at the inventory at a dealership in such a looking for. Found the 2004 Ford Ranger we purchased at the Cedarville Dealership. We were truly amazed at the inventory at a dealership in such a small community. We had never dealt with this dealership before or any of the employees. We were 100% satisfied. Tim Border was very friendly and honest. He did not put any last minute pressures on us to purchase the vehicle as some other dealerships did. We were totally satisfied and pleased with the trade-in values allowed us. We will definitely check with this dealership and Tim Border for any future vehicle purchases. Connie & David Heins More
by davidheins
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April 29, 2013
We were looking to replace our 2004 Mercury Mountaineer but really didn't know what we were looking for. Tim was great in that when we showed up on the lot he introduced himself and let us just look around but really didn't know what we were looking for. Tim was great in that when we showed up on the lot he introduced himself and let us just look around and scope out the vehicles that may interest us. It was not a high pressure situation were the dealer is constantly in your ear with every car you look at. For myself and my family, it was a great experience and we not only ended up buying 1 car that day we also replaced my wifes 2005 Durango. More
by rcamron
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