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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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August 27, 2014
Great honest dealership My husband and I were really interested in the Chrysler Town and Country vans. This dealership had more than 3 that we wanted to look at. Tim was supe My husband and I were really interested in the Chrysler Town and Country vans. This dealership had more than 3 that we wanted to look at. Tim was super helpful and emailed me within an hour of my request online. He even responded to each email within a few hours and answered all my questions. A few hours before I even drove 45min to get there, he even emailed to let me know a van we were interested in was sold. This dealership is super friendly and honest. They went above and beyond. We were there almost an hour and a half after close, and not once did they make us feel rushed! Time even showed me how to connect my phone to my van. I highly recommend this dealership!! Thanks again. More
by Jen6222
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August 16, 2014
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Tim was great to work with. The process was quick and easy. I would definitely recommend my friends and family to purchase a car at Barkau and Sons. T Tim was great to work with. The process was quick and easy. I would definitely recommend my friends and family to purchase a car at Barkau and Sons. Thanks for all your help. More
by martinez31
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August 16, 2014
Great Experience My experience at J. H. Barkau & Sons was great in every aspect. They were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and personable. The service was quick. My experience at J. H. Barkau & Sons was great in every aspect. They were friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and personable. The service was quick. Jim understood everything we needed and found us exactly what we wanted. I can't say enough about him and would be happy to work with him again. More
by 132435
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Jim Mullarkey
July 28, 2014
Only place I buy my vehicles This is the only dealership that I buy my vehicles from. My purchase of a new Jeep has now made number 11. I'm so happy with the service that I get n This is the only dealership that I buy my vehicles from. My purchase of a new Jeep has now made number 11. I'm so happy with the service that I get not only from the dealer but from the service department as well. Thanks so much to the whole team! More
by mshuber81
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Jim Mullarkey
July 28, 2014
excellent process on purchase of a vihicle needed to replace my vehicle and have a short search I found the selection at barkau to be above average. my dealing with the sales staff was a pleasa needed to replace my vehicle and have a short search I found the selection at barkau to be above average. my dealing with the sales staff was a pleasant experience. we quickly found the vehicle that best suited my need. financing was simple and easy and they met my budget issues. thanks for a great experience. More
by mike1mike
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Jim Mullarkey
July 22, 2014
Pleasant experience Tim was very helpful in finding a car that met our criteria. He made the buying process much smoother. We would definitely consider using this deale Tim was very helpful in finding a car that met our criteria. He made the buying process much smoother. We would definitely consider using this dealership again. More
by Jim E
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July 22, 2014
Great Customer Service! Jim was above and beyond what we expected. We arrived at the dealership just before closing. Jim stayed late and helped us find the vehicles we found Jim was above and beyond what we expected. We arrived at the dealership just before closing. Jim stayed late and helped us find the vehicles we found online to take a peek at. After purchasing the vehicle he helped us get acquainted with all the available features. We will definitely recommend him and the Barkau dealerships in the future. =) More
by SarahDan
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Jim Mullarkey
July 20, 2014
Jim mullarkey I bought a car 9 months ago when mine got stolen and Jim helped me but I didn't like the car I needed something bigger so I went back to Jim he helped I bought a car 9 months ago when mine got stolen and Jim helped me but I didn't like the car I needed something bigger so I went back to Jim he helped me find a bigger car he was great in helping me I will go back to him in the future More
by JULES42
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Jim Mullarkey
July 17, 2014
Great Service Tim was great while I was looking for a vehicle. He kept prompt contact with me and let me know everything that was going on. He made buying a vehicle Tim was great while I was looking for a vehicle. He kept prompt contact with me and let me know everything that was going on. He made buying a vehicle easy! More
by AFH
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July 17, 2014
couple from michigan We were extremely impressed with the honesty and pleasing the customers attitide of Tim Boarder and J.H. Barkau staff. We would definatley buy there a We were extremely impressed with the honesty and pleasing the customers attitide of Tim Boarder and J.H. Barkau staff. We would definatley buy there again. More
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