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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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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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June 13, 2012
My first experience in purchasing a car was very easy. The associates were very friendly. All of my questions were answered and my needs were met. Overall it was a good experience and I would recommend ot The associates were very friendly. All of my questions were answered and my needs were met. Overall it was a good experience and I would recommend others to purchase vehicles from JH Barkau in the future. More
by sam_neu32
June 11, 2012
Bought vehicle just over a week ago. Friendly dealrship to work with. Was not pressured to purchase. Much more relaxed buying experience than normal. Would return in the future. to work with. Was not pressured to purchase. Much more relaxed buying experience than normal. Would return in the future. More
by bagobuyer
June 05, 2012
The process was quick and much easier than expected. Tim was very knowledgable about the vehicles. It would have been nice to disclose that the 4x4 transfer case had a crack (discovered a week and a half l was very knowledgable about the vehicles. It would have been nice to disclose that the 4x4 transfer case had a crack (discovered a week and a half later). I got great value for my trade in. Overall a pleasant experience. More
by rfrd
May 23, 2012
We have purchased 5 vehicles now from Barkau and this was another positive experience. We love the website. We were prepared before we got there and that made things so much easier. Tim then showed us the another positive experience. We love the website. We were prepared before we got there and that made things so much easier. Tim then showed us the different vehicles and was very easy to work with. Also, the financial and paperwork guy (sorry, can't remember his name) is also easy to work with. More
by denniso1
May 12, 2012
Barkau Cedarville is a great place to buy a used vehicle. This is the second used vehicle I have purchased from them. Jim Mullarkey was my salesman this time around. He is very down to earth and accomodat This is the second used vehicle I have purchased from them. Jim Mullarkey was my salesman this time around. He is very down to earth and accomodating. Jim helped me get what I expected for my trade and went above and beyond to make sure I was satisified when I left. More
by j.zalaznik
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey, Jim Mullarkey
May 11, 2012
We recently purchased a used vehicle from Barkau. So far we have been very pleased with our new vehicle. Jim did a good job of making sure all of our concerns were taken care of. we have been very pleased with our new vehicle. Jim did a good job of making sure all of our concerns were taken care of. More
by kalky
Employees Worked With
Jim Malarkey, Jim Mullarkey
May 09, 2012
My husband and I bought a vehicle in December of 2011. It was my 4th vehicle from Barkau's. My husband like it so well we found it's "twin" on their web-site and came to purchase it as well for him. We It was my 4th vehicle from Barkau's. My husband like it so well we found it's "twin" on their web-site and came to purchase it as well for him. We test drove, filled out paper work and were done in a little over a hour. The kids kept entertained with coloring and toys. It was a great experience overall and I recommend Barkau's every chance I can. More
by sjj2010
Employees Worked With
Jeff Barkau
May 04, 2012
Nils listened to what I was looking for in a car and expendiently had a car ready to test drive, and consequently I bought a car I just love with all the features I wanted. expendiently had a car ready to test drive, and consequently I bought a car I just love with all the features I wanted. More
by roses10
April 27, 2012
jim is nice and friendly salesman the overall experience with the salesman and dealership was a pleasant experiance compared to other dealerships. (no pressure sales). with the salesman and dealership was a pleasant experiance compared to other dealerships. (no pressure sales). More
by mrray1963
Employees Worked With
jim malarkey, Jim Mullarkey
April 16, 2012
I would say that I had a pretty good experience there. Tim seemed to really listen to what I was looking for in a vehicle. I think it is a plus when a dealer takes the time to fix most of the issues a veh Tim seemed to really listen to what I was looking for in a vehicle. I think it is a plus when a dealer takes the time to fix most of the issues a vehicle has when it gets traded in. I have been to dealers before who seemed to not care about the condition of their used autos. I am sure that I would return when I decide to purchase another vehicle in the future. More
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