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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,411 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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June 12, 2026
My family and I have been buying cars from the Freeport and Cedarville Barkau for many years and we’ve never had an issue! They’re extremely reliable and reasonable with their prices. Always happy to do bu and Cedarville Barkau for many years and we’ve never had an issue! They’re extremely reliable and reasonable with their prices. Always happy to do business with them. More
by naomi
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June 10, 2026
Everyone was very friendly and walked me through everything I needed to know. It was a great experience. everything I needed to know. It was a great experience. More
by tiff
May 29, 2026
Tim will go way above and beyond all of your expectations on what a dealership experience should be like. He is super quick to repond, upbeat, and extremely no pressure Finnance guy Korey (forgive me if it’s on what a dealership experience should be like. He is super quick to repond, upbeat, and extremely no pressure Finnance guy Korey (forgive me if it’s misspelled) went over all of the paperwork and it seems like I was in and out of there in 90 minutes. More
by adam E
May 28, 2026
I received the best service ever! From the test drive thru the finance! The cars were even cooled for test drive. No pressure, just a well oiled business where Mr Barksu has the be From the test drive thru the finance! The cars were even cooled for test drive. No pressure, just a well oiled business where Mr Barksu has the best staff. My family has bought cars from them, my last car lasted 14 years . We love dealing with Nils. He is so awesome at helping you get the right vehicle for the best price. Nails went above and beyond for me as he does everyone. Love my new car, it's perfect for me. Call Nils if you need a new vehicle, they are an awesome local business. Special thank you to Jim Barkau and all the staff! More
by renee.stocker50
May 24, 2026
There truly did an amazing job helping me every step of the way in purchasing my new car! the way in purchasing my new car! More
by myliergetter
May 12, 2026
I had a perfect experience it was fast easy, friendly. And I walked away with exactly what I wanted. Thanks again! And I walked away with exactly what I wanted. Thanks again! More
by Paige90allison
May 12, 2026
Nice guy really helpful. We enjoyed working with Nils. We would highly recommend them when looking for a car. We enjoyed working with Nils. We would highly recommend them when looking for a car. More
by higgsbarry1
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May 08, 2026
Barkau is the place to go to buy a car. Bill is a fantastic salesman. Bill is a fantastic salesman. More
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