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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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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
Parts
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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January 19, 2013
We just bought another vehicle at Barkau's and as usual we've been very happy with our experience. We have bought at least 4 vehicles from Jim and he never steers us wrong. Everyone at Barkau's is helpfu we've been very happy with our experience. We have bought at least 4 vehicles from Jim and he never steers us wrong. Everyone at Barkau's is helpful and friendly and that's why we will buy there again next time we are in the market for another car or truck. Jim continues to be our "go-to guy" - he gets us what we want, and we drive away happy. Thanks Jim! More
by Ditz5356
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
January 17, 2013
My wife spoke with Jim Mullarkey to verify vehicle was @ Cedarville dealership, it was not but said he'd get it there. The next day Jim got it to Cedarville, had us call as we left home so he could have the Cedarville dealership, it was not but said he'd get it there. The next day Jim got it to Cedarville, had us call as we left home so he could have the car warmed up and ready for us. Knowing we could not get there until 6:00PM and they closed at 7 he had "the wheels in motion" should we decide to purchase the vehicle, and apparently had advised the personnel that would be involved in the transaction ahead of time that we would be coming in late. Jim met us at the door as we pulled in, test drove our trade-in while we test drove the car we inquired about. He was very friendly with a great personality. Jim was to the point about the car and the price without a lot of "flowery" words, professional yet personable. He was very understanding when my wife cried about having to trade-in her "baby". We purchased the car and Mike, the "financial" guru, had to work OT, (that's Own Time), to complete all the necessary paperwork yet did not try to rush us and was most pleasant towards us. Give Jim a call when you are ready to purchase your next vehicle! More
by BEANKOUNTER
Employees Worked With
JIM MULLARKEY, Jim Mullarkey
January 16, 2013
It was a GREAT PLEASURE to do business with Jim. We found a car we liked on the internet and called Jim to discuss. He made sure it was at that facility when we arrived. It was waiting for us with a found a car we liked on the internet and called Jim to discuss. He made sure it was at that facility when we arrived. It was waiting for us with a full tank of gas and since it was so cold outside , he even had the heat on for us. It was sad to let my old car go, because it was such a wonderful car, but it was time to move on. We would highly recommend J.H. Barkau especially Jim. He was the BEST! I wouldn't say the owners are as friendly as Jim, but eventually, we came to an agreement on price. Best of all, we now have a BEAUTIFUL newer car and it's very pretty and rides really nice. More
by jksgrandmacar
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
January 16, 2013
Jim Mullarkey was very nice to work with. He was very friendly. He was very accomodating and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely recommend JH Barkau & Sons in Cedarville. friendly. He was very accomodating and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely recommend JH Barkau & Sons in Cedarville. More
by tandsforrester
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
January 15, 2013
Jim provided excellence service. I had a few vehicles picked out from the website and Jim had them ready for me upon arrival. He provided a nice breakdown of the pros and cons of each vehicle and gave me picked out from the website and Jim had them ready for me upon arrival. He provided a nice breakdown of the pros and cons of each vehicle and gave me the info I needed to make my choice. Thrilled with my new car and how easy Jim made the purchase. More
by patrock10
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
January 07, 2013
They were very nice to work with and I got the truck I wanted; real happy on how fast and easy this really was. I will buy again from them wanted; real happy on how fast and easy this really was. I will buy again from them More
by ramdam88
Employees Worked With
December 30, 2012
I found Jim to be a wonderful and pleasant salesman to work with. He answered all my questions and was very helpful to me. I would highly recommend Jim to be the salesman for my friends and family to de work with. He answered all my questions and was very helpful to me. I would highly recommend Jim to be the salesman for my friends and family to deal with on an automobile. Thank you for salesmen like Jim! :) More
by pamela.s.white.3
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
December 30, 2012
The customer service was excellent. This was the second vehicle that we purchased from this dealership. The first one was purchased about 6 years ago and is still running great. I wouldn't shop anywhere vehicle that we purchased from this dealership. The first one was purchased about 6 years ago and is still running great. I wouldn't shop anywhere else for a used vehicle. Thanks Nils! More
by bkunz
December 23, 2012
We've purchased several vehicles from the Barkau dealership and have had an easy, comfortable relationship with Tim. We keep coming back and will continue to do so. dealership and have had an easy, comfortable relationship with Tim. We keep coming back and will continue to do so. More
by recroc
December 17, 2012
Worked with Jim Barkau and Tim Border, both men were outstanding. The whole car business was very simple, professional, they both made you feel right at home. outstanding. The whole car business was very simple, professional, they both made you feel right at home. More
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