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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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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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November 18, 2012
Had a great experience! my 5th Vehicle purchased here. I will be back again. Very friendly Tim picked out the perfect vehicle for my needs. will be back again. Very friendly Tim picked out the perfect vehicle for my needs. More
by MaxineDittmar
October 30, 2012
Let me chose what to look at,not pushy,work with you. Got back with questions asked,seemed to get good deals very satisfied and comfortable with them. Thank you Todd Heyer back with questions asked,seemed to get good deals very satisfied and comfortable with them. Thank you Todd Heyer More
by tammyd
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October 28, 2012
Tim was very helpful and had the useful information we were looking for. He made our experience a nice time. We will look for him again when we buy there again. were looking for. He made our experience a nice time. We will look for him again when we buy there again. More
by joaniegee
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October 26, 2012
Tim was excellent. Very honest, I came from the quad cities up to look at the truck and Tim kept in touch with me had the truck ready for me when I pulled up. Not high presure like alot of salesmen I h cities up to look at the truck and Tim kept in touch with me had the truck ready for me when I pulled up. Not high presure like alot of salesmen I have talked with. My wife and I have been looking for a Blazer for about a year. This was the one, low miles and a good price. I would recommend Tim to anyone who needs a car and wants to be treated right. More
by jaggs4
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October 24, 2012
We wouldn't go anywhere else but Barkau's. They have the best service around. We have bought many cars from them, and we will be back for our next purchase. A big thank you to Pat. best service around. We have bought many cars from them, and we will be back for our next purchase. A big thank you to Pat. More
by atamc
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Pat Gillespe
October 23, 2012
We have purchased vehicles here in the past and have always been very happy. They have a great selection and great prices. Jim Mullarkey has sold us 3 vehicles, 2 in the past 6 months, and he is alway always been very happy. They have a great selection and great prices. Jim Mullarkey has sold us 3 vehicles, 2 in the past 6 months, and he is always helpful and knowledgable of the inventory. More
by jeffmoyer
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Jim Mullarkey
October 23, 2012
Great experience buying a car here. Staff is very friendly. My salesman was helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely but from him again. Great selection of cars to pick from too friendly. My salesman was helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely but from him again. Great selection of cars to pick from too More
by JanetBraden
October 19, 2012
I also have a great experience when I call or stop in to see my salesman John Bottoms and it is great to see Jim Berkau there at te ready as well! I like the way John helps me found a car that will work see my salesman John Bottoms and it is great to see Jim Berkau there at te ready as well! I like the way John helps me found a car that will work for me and don't feel he or the dealership is pushing any car on me. The best part of a used car purchase at Barkua is that they really check out the cars prior to putting then up for sale and this means you can buy with confidence since they stand behind their muti-point check! Thanks again for another great buying experience! More
by donskadow
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John Bottoms
October 18, 2012
From the time I arrived on the lot to the time I left, there was no pressure on making a sale. I had found the vehicle I was interested in and they answered all my questions honestly and completly, even a there was no pressure on making a sale. I had found the vehicle I was interested in and they answered all my questions honestly and completly, even as to what might need to be replaced in the future. the staff was friendly and helpful in every way. The entire sales transaction took around 1 hr including finding me great financing at a very low rate. I will be a long time customer and would be happy to send family and friends to experience for themselves the best dealership I have been to in the area. More
by babs_gray2009
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Jim Barkau
October 18, 2012
Nils was very friendly and understaning of what we wanted.i think nils is the best sales man i have ever talk to.if anybody is looking for a car i will send them to Nils. He listens to what you want. wanted.i think nils is the best sales man i have ever talk to.if anybody is looking for a car i will send them to Nils. He listens to what you want. then shows you what you want. More
by annette.drye
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