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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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November 17, 2014
Looking for a better vehicle We met with Jim and let him know what we were looking for and what we really needed. He showed us a couple of cars and let us test drive them with no We met with Jim and let him know what we were looking for and what we really needed. He showed us a couple of cars and let us test drive them with no pressure. The prices were very reasonable and they were willing to make us the best deal possible. We had a very positive experience and would buy another vehicle from them. More
by ironman7072
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
November 07, 2014
courteous and helpful They were kind and helpful on helping us find what we were looking for. Also their prices were pretty reasonable compared to other places we looked. They were kind and helpful on helping us find what we were looking for. Also their prices were pretty reasonable compared to other places we looked. More
by michelle lingenfelter
Employees Worked With
John Bottoms
November 03, 2014
Looking for a van I told Jim what I was looking for, and he had just the van I needed. We have worked with Jim before, so went right back to him. I told Jim what I was looking for, and he had just the van I needed. We have worked with Jim before, so went right back to him. More
by pretzel74
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
November 02, 2014
friendly, knowledgable, reasonable Kevin and Joe were excellent in finding us the right vehicles to test and were a pleasure to deal with. I was recommended to shop at Barkau and now I Kevin and Joe were excellent in finding us the right vehicles to test and were a pleasure to deal with. I was recommended to shop at Barkau and now I recommend them to others. Great dealership! More
by Nicholas Koenig
Employees Worked With
Kevin Martin, Joe Shores
October 30, 2014
My Daughter's Bumblebee We went to visit Uncle Larky(not related) ( as my daughter calls Jim Mullarkey) for a new vehicle. She spotted the yellow Hummer and said that we had We went to visit Uncle Larky(not related) ( as my daughter calls Jim Mullarkey) for a new vehicle. She spotted the yellow Hummer and said that we had to have her bumblebee. This is approximately the 9th vehicle we have gotten, (family has purchased approximately 30+) from Jim. Wouldn't think of going to anyone else. Plan on seeing Jim the next time we are in need. He is Da Man!! More
by amlove29
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
October 21, 2014
Repeat customer we had fantastic experience with John Corrigan. He was very knowledgeble and I purched a good vehicle in 4 hours. Miles Anthony also did a great job h we had fantastic experience with John Corrigan. He was very knowledgeble and I purched a good vehicle in 4 hours. Miles Anthony also did a great job helping finance a vehicle. Everything was very smooth. More
by christinedale73
Employees Worked With
John Corrigan and Miles Anthony
October 07, 2014
repeat customer I was introduced to Jim malarkey by my dad Dave Penniston who bought most of his cars from Jim so I bought my second car from Jim and I've been going I was introduced to Jim malarkey by my dad Dave Penniston who bought most of his cars from Jim so I bought my second car from Jim and I've been going back ever since I think I'm up to 6 cars now I always deal with Jim he's fair and very considerate of your needs and goes out of his way to satisfy them I wouldn't deal with anyone else. ...........thanks Jim.......see you next time. Todd penniston More
by todd68
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
October 02, 2014
2011 jeep We seen the car that we liked on there website and so we went to look at it and take it for a spin. John Bottoms was our sales person when we got back We seen the car that we liked on there website and so we went to look at it and take it for a spin. John Bottoms was our sales person when we got back to the dealership he had already put the numbers together for us .we had found a few things we wanted to add to the deal, splash guards ,a extra key,a owners man. no problem John said and about one hour later we where heading home with our new Jeep it dont get any easier then that . More
by keith.pasch
Employees Worked With
John Bottoms
October 01, 2014
Very Pleasant Sale Tim was exceptionally friendly and sold me exactly for what I was looking. I felt no pressure to put money down to hold the vehicle the moment I star Tim was exceptionally friendly and sold me exactly for what I was looking. I felt no pressure to put money down to hold the vehicle the moment I started looking to buy. I would recommend him to peers and friends alike. Thank you! More
by tracy.kinder.14
Employees Worked With
September 26, 2014
Love dealing with Jim Mullarkey! After having a car for 2 months... that we purchased from Jim ...and not driving it we decided to change. Jim was soooo nice about it. He found us After having a car for 2 months... that we purchased from Jim ...and not driving it we decided to change. Jim was soooo nice about it. He found us a "Fun" car that we love! He took time to accommodate us- again! It's so nice to have a salesperson who doesn't pressure you...and seems like your friend! More
by rnbgroen
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
