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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 26, 2015
Great experience everytime My family and I always go to Jim Mullarkey at the Cedarville location. Jim is honest, friendly, and knowledgeable. He cares about his customers and wa My family and I always go to Jim Mullarkey at the Cedarville location. Jim is honest, friendly, and knowledgeable. He cares about his customers and wants them to have the best experience possible when purchasing a vehicle. I would recommend Jim to anyone who wants to enjoy a car buying experience! More
by JLove
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
June 22, 2015
Awesome personal We went in to just look around and see what we could do with my old car... We were truly pleased and surprise on the personal and kind service we got We went in to just look around and see what we could do with my old car... We were truly pleased and surprise on the personal and kind service we got from Nils Sandstrom. We were really happy with the figures they offered us.. We were able to get the car I have wanted for awhile... THANK YOU very much . More
by grandma17
Employees Worked With
June 12, 2015
Great Experience & Awesome Employees Tim Border and Kevin Martin are awesome! They let me look and test drive different cars with no pressure. When I made my choice, Kevin Martin made t Tim Border and Kevin Martin are awesome! They let me look and test drive different cars with no pressure. When I made my choice, Kevin Martin made the loan process quick and painless. Once the car was mine, Tim went over everything in my car. He explained everything and gave me some time to "play" with the features!! I cannot say enough good things about J H Barkau & Sons, Tim and Kevin. I highly recommend that if you need a car, you will be very happy with the whole experience. More
by sgaither
June 04, 2015
great experience My wife and I traveled from Wisconsin and met with Jim Mullarkey and purchased a 2014 Dodge Caravan. We were very pleased with Jim's no hassle, hones My wife and I traveled from Wisconsin and met with Jim Mullarkey and purchased a 2014 Dodge Caravan. We were very pleased with Jim's no hassle, honest approach with us. We also thank Kevin and Cody for the after sales service which was provided. We will return. JIm More
by jchendrikson
Employees Worked With
Cody, Kevin Martin, Jim Mullarkey
May 08, 2015
Great Experience! We love Barkau...we loved it the first time and came back a few years later because we had a great experience! Jim Mullarkey is an honest, no hassle We love Barkau...we loved it the first time and came back a few years later because we had a great experience! Jim Mullarkey is an honest, no hassle salesman..he is friendly and fair! We refer friends and family to Jim and Barkau because of personable treatment and because we know we are being treated fair while getting the best deal. We both work full time and have 4 children to care for...Jim does all the leg work and we don't have to second guess it! He's great! More
by twinpackduo
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
May 06, 2015
Good selection & pricing I found this place by accident while searching for a car for my daughter and I'm glad I did! Great price on the vehicle I bought & the others I looked I found this place by accident while searching for a car for my daughter and I'm glad I did! Great price on the vehicle I bought & the others I looked at were also reasonable. It will be the first place I check for my next car! More
by Mike_xb9s
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
May 05, 2015
easy took little time I have been going there for years and have never had a bad experience yet with any vehicle any problem they fix it rite away. Very good local used car I have been going there for years and have never had a bad experience yet with any vehicle any problem they fix it rite away. Very good local used car dealer More
by jvk72
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
April 27, 2015
Painless Our church had been in the market for a Super Duty truck for a couple months and were consistently striking out at the "truck centers". Upon a s Our church had been in the market for a Super Duty truck for a couple months and were consistently striking out at the "truck centers". Upon a search of Auto Trader we found a Chevy Silverado 2500 with low miles a good price at the dealership. Being 60+ miles away we relied on talking to Tim there to convey the shape the vehicle was in. He was refreshingly honest and forth coming with every inch of the truck. We decided to come down that day and look at the truck ourselves. It was just as described, if not better. Tim made us feel at home when we arrived and helped throughout the purchase experience. It was pain free and very quick. I would purchase from here a million times over. More
by MattyK
Employees Worked With
April 23, 2015
Great Deal My Husband bought a Sharp gently used truck last September and I bought a 2014 Captiva Saturday. Jim Mullarky is our salesperson and he makes the whol My Husband bought a Sharp gently used truck last September and I bought a 2014 Captiva Saturday. Jim Mullarky is our salesperson and he makes the whole process front start to finish hasselfree and enjoyable. He does not haggle price and he is respectful and REAL. This is our 3rd vehicle and I am proud to say I like this dealership and am thankful we don't have to travel far to get a great deal. Thank YOU Jim and staff. More
by danurse
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
April 21, 2015
Great Customer Service We had not bought a car for years and our salesman, Tim Border, was awesome. He explained the car in detail and after purchasing it he went over all We had not bought a car for years and our salesman, Tim Border, was awesome. He explained the car in detail and after purchasing it he went over all options in detail. The financial gentleman was also thorough and friendly. We couldn't have asked for a better buying experience. More
by Fishman65
