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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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February 18, 2013
We haven't bought a newer car for about 10 years, and when Jim Mullarkey saw us, he remembered us, by Name, and the first to greet us. We are so impressed by the friendliness of Jim and his helpfulness when Jim Mullarkey saw us, he remembered us, by Name, and the first to greet us. We are so impressed by the friendliness of Jim and his helpfulness in finding a car that is within our budget! We are thankful to be friends with Jim! He truly is family to us! More
by bikerbabe33
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
February 16, 2013
They have always been very willing and helpful in meeting our wants in a vehicle.They don't hurry you or pressure you. They remember your name if you have been there before.They explain things completely to our wants in a vehicle.They don't hurry you or pressure you. They remember your name if you have been there before.They explain things completely to your satisfaction.They will give you good trade for your vehicle. Vehicles are clean and checked over before they are on the lot. They are very pleasant to work with and greet you with a smile.They are all a bunch of great people to work with. We have traded with them for many years and two of our sons have also.We will also be doing so again when the time is right. More
by dexter2
Employees Worked With
February 12, 2013
Jim Mullarkey was by far the main reason we came to this dealership. He's trustworthy and very easy to talk to which makes the process of searching for a car much easier. He was very helpful with making thi dealership. He's trustworthy and very easy to talk to which makes the process of searching for a car much easier. He was very helpful with making this deal go through which made it seem like he truly cared. We will definitely be back in the future to work with Jim specifically. Special thanks to Jim and everyone else at J H Barkau! More
by bballbritt1408
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
February 11, 2013
We have gotten a number of good used vehicles from Barkau. We like that they give a loaner when they are servicing a vehicle. Barkau. We like that they give a loaner when they are servicing a vehicle. More
by marjorielewis353
February 08, 2013
It was time for a new to me car. Going to J H Barkau was a great decision and I have and will be telling all my friends! Joe Shores (Sales Consultant) was amazing... he is very friendly and attentive, and a great decision and I have and will be telling all my friends! Joe Shores (Sales Consultant) was amazing... he is very friendly and attentive, and very knowledgleable at his job! If he is still there in a couple years I will definitley be coming back again for a newer car! And the best part was how quickly the process was! I really feel like they treated me as family and am very, very happy!!! Thank you again!!! More
by BDonat
Employees Worked With
Joe Shores
January 29, 2013
Nils was friendly and have known him for a long time. Car was on sale and we had no trade in but they were still set on price. Got a good car for a good price. This dealership is rather limited on test drive was on sale and we had no trade in but they were still set on price. Got a good car for a good price. This dealership is rather limited on test drives. Some other dealerships were more open and let us take a car for longer periods of time. When we started looking we went to Nils and ended up back there getting one of the first cars we looked at. Not a high pressure dealership, but not laid back as some. Over all a good deal. More
by Forrest4949
Employees Worked With
January 28, 2013
Working with Tim was great he helped mr narrow down my search both at the dealership and over the phone. We drove 3 or 4 vehicles and I believe I got the best of the group at a great price. Thanks Tim search both at the dealership and over the phone. We drove 3 or 4 vehicles and I believe I got the best of the group at a great price. Thanks Tim More
by esnixon
Employees Worked With
January 25, 2013
Needed a reliable vehicle within a budget and that is exactly what we got. It took a couple weeks to find the right one for our family, but we did after adjusting our wants vs. needs. It isn't exactly wh exactly what we got. It took a couple weeks to find the right one for our family, but we did after adjusting our wants vs. needs. It isn't exactly what I wanted, but we needed to stay within the budget. We are fully satisfied. More
by chryslerowner
Employees Worked With
January 20, 2013
We have bought our last 3 cars at Barkau, it is always We have bought our last 3 cars at Barkau, it is always quick and easy, we are usually driving away in our new car within a couple of hours and always We have bought our last 3 cars at Barkau, it is always quick and easy, we are usually driving away in our new car within a couple of hours and always get top dollar for our trade in. Will def recommend and will return in the future. More
by karrie3373
Employees Worked With
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