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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,178 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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September 18, 2012
Tim was an amazing salesman. He helped us find my family and I's dream vehicle. Tim put it best when he said "you have outgrown your old vehicle and let me see what I can do to put you in a new one." Very and I's dream vehicle. Tim put it best when he said "you have outgrown your old vehicle and let me see what I can do to put you in a new one." Very descriptive and knowledgable about the vehicle we chose and did NOT PUSH the sale. To my husband and I that is important. We have been to many dealerships and none of them even came close to this one what-so-ever!!!! It was well worth the three hour drive and needless to say they all did a great job!! Even dealing with my 19 month olds screaming. Thank-you J H Barkau and Sons for making this an easy and pleasant transaction!! More
by lynnette.burmoodmckee
September 17, 2012
I was impressed with Tim in helping my 16 year old daughter understand the features of the 2008 Chevy Cobalt (her first car!) He also showed her how OnStar worked and also set up the account. He was v daughter understand the features of the 2008 Chevy Cobalt (her first car!) He also showed her how OnStar worked and also set up the account. He was very patient with her. Kevin was very helpful with financing and the extended warranty. I felt we got a great buy. I would definitely recommend this dealership. More
by muffpuff
September 10, 2012
It took a while before we could agree on a price for our used vehicle which we also bought from this dealership. Fortunately, we were able to come to terms on the vehicle we wanted. used vehicle which we also bought from this dealership. Fortunately, we were able to come to terms on the vehicle we wanted. More
by tjfruth
September 10, 2012
Yes, I would recommend them. I appreciate the selection Barkau offers it's customers and Nils was very patient with me as I am not fast at making a decision when buying a car. I think the price was fair a Barkau offers it's customers and Nils was very patient with me as I am not fast at making a decision when buying a car. I think the price was fair although less is always better:) I have purchased cars there before and they have been really good about correcting issues discovered after the sale. My last car (2004 Buick Lesabre) had a heated seat that did not work and they found a used replacement and installed it without charge. I am very happy with my recently purchased Lucerne but noticed a noise in the heater/defrost motor. I called Nils and he said to get it in an dlet them have a look, which I will do as soon as my schedule allows. Thanks for a good car buying experience! More
by dbarton6
August 01, 2012
The only thing we noticed was the tires had flat spots. Otherwise the car was in excellent shape. Both men were very willing to work with us, and very friendly and it was a very good experience. Otherwise the car was in excellent shape. Both men were very willing to work with us, and very friendly and it was a very good experience. More
by tnv1998
Employees Worked With
Jim Macarthy from Cedarville , and Jim from Freeport
July 28, 2012
My third purchase from this Dealer. Tim Border was straight forward, pleasant to chat with, informed, no pressure, made an extra effort to get accessories added with a minimal delay in the delivery of straight forward, pleasant to chat with, informed, no pressure, made an extra effort to get accessories added with a minimal delay in the delivery of the vehicle. Extended Services Contract info with Miles was helpful as was the Dealership Manager. More
by JWV
July 19, 2012
Tim was Awesome....Myles in financing was Awesome it was an overall GREAT experience everyone was so friendly and made me and my family feel so comfortable.I would recommend this dealership to anyone..I lov an overall GREAT experience everyone was so friendly and made me and my family feel so comfortable.I would recommend this dealership to anyone..I loved it!!!!!!!!!!! More
by dbruce1
Employees Worked With
Other Employees :
Tim Border the finance guy Miles was AWESOME also
July 14, 2012
Sales Rep. Tim Border was very friendly & helpful to my grand daughter & myself. He was great in helping us find a car that was good for my grand daughter @ a price that she could afford. my grand daughter & myself. He was great in helping us find a car that was good for my grand daughter @ a price that she could afford. More
by ejcain
July 12, 2012
Nils, Is great to work with we bought our last car with him and it last 12 1/2 years it was a great car. We went with him again as he is honest and low pressure. He is helpful and we trust him. Hoping f him and it last 12 1/2 years it was a great car. We went with him again as he is honest and low pressure. He is helpful and we trust him. Hoping for another many years with our new used car : )Also the car had some wear on the tires and an issue up front, they were quick to work with us to correct the problem. Always accomodating. More
by thevock5
June 21, 2012
My parents had told me about this dealership when they were buy their vehical from the company, so I went on their website and went looking for cars in my price range. I found a car that I really liked a were buy their vehical from the company, so I went on their website and went looking for cars in my price range. I found a car that I really liked and talked my father into coming with me to look at the car. I arrived at the dealership and right away was welcomed by Tim. He showed us the car and gave us some information about it and my father and I went on a test drive. I came back loving the car and we started the paperwork. Tim was very helpful throughout the entire process and made my car buy experience great. I couldn't have picked a better dealership. More
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