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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
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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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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 14, 2015
Treat you like family My family have been buying cars from Jim Mullarkey for years. He is always honest with us and gets us the best deal. He takes care of you start to fin My family have been buying cars from Jim Mullarkey for years. He is always honest with us and gets us the best deal. He takes care of you start to finish. More
by Chrissy121791
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
September 05, 2015
Comfortable and enjoyable experiance The help and advice we received while looking for our car was both an enjoyable and comfortable experience. Nils knew so much about each of the vehicl The help and advice we received while looking for our car was both an enjoyable and comfortable experience. Nils knew so much about each of the vehicles that we test drove, the pros and the cons, and had the vehicles that we wanted to test drive running and cooling off so that when we drove them, we weren't distracted by being uncomfortable. Nils sold us with his knowledge of vehicles, never any pressure, and we left feeling relaxed knowing that we bought the vehicle we wanted. We would recommend buying from Barkau & Sons to all of our friends. More
by Dave & Vicky S
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September 04, 2015
Jim Mullarkey is the BEST Have been buying cars from Barkau for over 20 years have bought from Jim Mullarkey last several times . and give great service always their to help m Have been buying cars from Barkau for over 20 years have bought from Jim Mullarkey last several times . and give great service always their to help me out. You can call him and he gets right on it. More
by bussy2
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Jim Mullarkey
September 01, 2015
Went well beyond what anyone would expect as TOP QUALITY! I found my car by accident while checking prices on the internet. When I saw it was for sale at J. H Barkau, I was pleased because I knew of their gre I found my car by accident while checking prices on the internet. When I saw it was for sale at J. H Barkau, I was pleased because I knew of their great reputation. The extra attention I was afforded by Kevin Martin and Jim Barkau during their off hours to help me purchase this car, was far above & beyond what anyone could expect from even the highest quality business. Buy your vehicle from Barkau - I promise - you will not be disappointed. More
by fuelie65
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Kevin Martin
September 01, 2015
No hassle, straight forward, quick Bought a 2011 Honda Pilot, felt like i got a very fair price, and a fair trade. Process was easy, fast and everyone was very straight forward, best e Bought a 2011 Honda Pilot, felt like i got a very fair price, and a fair trade. Process was easy, fast and everyone was very straight forward, best experience I have had purchasing a car (4th car i have purchased). Would highly recommend. More
by bsautter
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Chad, Kevin Martin
September 01, 2015
Go see Jim Mullarkey. Like the title says, if your looking for a car Jim is the man to see. He made everything so easy and went out of his way to get me my new car. It's th Like the title says, if your looking for a car Jim is the man to see. He made everything so easy and went out of his way to get me my new car. It's the reason i keep going to him when I'm in the market for a car. - Anthony More
by captaincourag3
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
August 28, 2015
No pressure, enjoyable experience. I have purchased three vehicles at J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville and the last two was with Tim Border. He has been just awesome to deal with. I have purchased three vehicles at J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville and the last two was with Tim Border. He has been just awesome to deal with. More
by baugus80
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August 27, 2015
VERY HAPPY Tim Border was great. He helped us as soon as we walked onto the lot and continued to help us thru the entire process. Was honest and very knowledgeab Tim Border was great. He helped us as soon as we walked onto the lot and continued to help us thru the entire process. Was honest and very knowledgeable about the car we wanted. thank you very much Tim this is by far the nicest car we have owned. I will definitely spread the word. More
by Marvin&Ernie
Employees Worked With
August 25, 2015
Best car buying experience EVER! If you are looking for a nice reliable car and a dealer whom you can trust has your best interest in mind, see Joe! Joe was honest and upfront and an If you are looking for a nice reliable car and a dealer whom you can trust has your best interest in mind, see Joe! Joe was honest and upfront and answered all of our questions thoroughly. We will use Joe for all of our future automobiles! More
by Lori
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Joe Shores
August 25, 2015
buying a car a pleasure I have been dealing with Jim Malarkey for many years and each time it gets better.not only was i out in 2.5 hrs but drove the car home. Jim helped me I have been dealing with Jim Malarkey for many years and each time it gets better.not only was i out in 2.5 hrs but drove the car home. Jim helped me transfer my belongings to my 2008 Yukon and sent me on my way. by the way i got a great interest rate thru them. very happy and highly recommend. Rich Walendukanis More
by firewalkerc2
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Jim Mullarkey
