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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,190 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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December 12, 2012
Had a great car buying experience! with bad credit didn't Had a great car buying experience! with bad credit didn't think I could get financed after my bank turned me down for a loan. but Nick went to bat f Had a great car buying experience! with bad credit didn't think I could get financed after my bank turned me down for a loan. but Nick went to bat for me and with kevin's help they got me in a great vehicle with low monthly payment right where I wanted to be. I highly recommend buying from J H Barkau & Sons More
by derrick lamb
Employees Worked With
Derrick A Lamb, Kevin Martin
December 11, 2012
Jim provides excellent customer service. He goes over and above to help find what his customers need. This is the second vehicle I have purchased from him and I have recomended the dealership because of him. above to help find what his customers need. This is the second vehicle I have purchased from him and I have recomended the dealership because of him. More
by jweldon
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
December 05, 2012
I have gone to Jim for 17 yrs & feel I always get a good deal & can trust him & what he tells me about the cars I get, Which means allot to me good deal & can trust him & what he tells me about the cars I get, Which means allot to me More
by lhrn845
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
December 02, 2012
I have been very pleased with my experience at this dealership. I have never purchased a vehicle here before but, when I need a car in the future I will be sure to start here. Jim Mullarkey was enjoy dealership. I have never purchased a vehicle here before but, when I need a car in the future I will be sure to start here. Jim Mullarkey was enjoyable to work with. He is a very helpful and low pressure sales person. He is assertive in trying to fit the purchaser with the right type of vehicle for their needs. I dislike purchasing cars but have found this experience to be both easy and enjoyable. THANKS ....JIM! LOVE MY 2004 Lexus!! THIS WILL BE A LEXUS DECEMBER TO REMEMBER!!!! Laurie R. More
by Laurie Robbe
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
December 01, 2012
I would recommend this dealer to my friends and family. They understood my needs and made the process smooth. I would buy from them again. They are professional and reputable. They understood my needs and made the process smooth. I would buy from them again. They are professional and reputable. More
by mike304
Employees Worked With
November 27, 2012
Tim was professional and put my needs first. I traded in my suburban for a newer Tahoe. I was given a fair price for my trade in and good deal on a Tahoe. I highly recommend buying a card from Tim and J.H. my suburban for a newer Tahoe. I was given a fair price for my trade in and good deal on a Tahoe. I highly recommend buying a card from Tim and J.H. Barkau and Sons. More
by The Viver
Employees Worked With
November 25, 2012
Nick listened to what I was looking for and suggested I drive several different models before I make my final decision. He made the whole car buying experience very easy and pleasant. drive several different models before I make my final decision. He made the whole car buying experience very easy and pleasant. More
by dwew
Employees Worked With
Nick Connell
November 21, 2012
He was very helpful in helping us pick out a vehicle that we could afford and get a good deal and a better rate on for financing. He also was very friendly while we waited for papers to be written up. He see we could afford and get a good deal and a better rate on for financing. He also was very friendly while we waited for papers to be written up. He seemed honest in not just making a sale but helping us out in picking the car for us. It was a very pleasurable experience. Will definately go back for next vehicle in the future. More
by johnboysullivan
Employees Worked With
November 20, 2012
My Husband & I did not care for the Salesman Nick Connell @ Barkau in Cederville Il. Nick was not knowledgable about the vehicle, did not go over the vehicle features at all, Nick would walk away fr Connell @ Barkau in Cederville Il. Nick was not knowledgable about the vehicle, did not go over the vehicle features at all, Nick would walk away from us to find out info, did not come back to us with answers, we would have to get help from someone else, then he would suddenly appear. We were told he was rather new. Also Nick got in our new vehicle to take it to the service department, in which the service department is off the property of the dealership. Nick did not have our permission, as we were upset because the vehicle had my purse in it, all my personal info was in my purse, anyone plus nick could of had a hey day with my personal info, I do not know these people. My husband & I were very upset, and we let the manager know how we felt. I do have high regards for Barkau dealership, as I have bought from this dealership in the past. I feel Mr. Connell needs to be educated better on customer service in all aspects. Sincerly Weston & Dori Wellington. More
by Dori2
Employees Worked With
Nick Connell
November 20, 2012
There is a reason that this dealer has been in business for over 50 years. I highly recommend them to anyone who is in the market to buy a new or used vehicle. They have a fantastic selection, straight for for over 50 years. I highly recommend them to anyone who is in the market to buy a new or used vehicle. They have a fantastic selection, straight forward pricing and financing options with Local Banks and Credit Unions. I have purchased numerous cars here and they have earned a lifelong customer. A special thanks to Nils, Willie, Kevin and Miles for another great experience! Michael Rivers Freeport, IL More
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