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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,327 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
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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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October 27, 2025
The customer service I received from not only Nils but also Louis was second to none. It's something that most places are lacking, but not here at J.H. Barkau & Sons Cedarville! Nils was very quick and ha also Louis was second to none. It's something that most places are lacking, but not here at J.H. Barkau & Sons Cedarville! Nils was very quick and happy to answer all of my questions. He took the time to get me the information to the best of his knowledge to ensure I felt comfortable with my purchase. If you’re in the market for a vehicle, you MUST go see these guys! More
by Tanner Lawfer
October 27, 2025
They were very accommodating to my crazy schedule. They had the paperwork ready when I got there so I could finish everything within my timetable. They had the paperwork ready when I got there so I could finish everything within my timetable. More
by llhlmn
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October 26, 2025
Joe at Barkau's did a great job with my used car purchase. He answered all my questions and made the transaction very easy. In less than one day I had financing approval and left with the car. purchase. He answered all my questions and made the transaction very easy. In less than one day I had financing approval and left with the car. More
by Tony H
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October 22, 2025
Great people to work with. Tim and the team took care of all our concerns and provided us with a great vehicle. Tim and the team took care of all our concerns and provided us with a great vehicle. More
by pagemstr2
October 18, 2025
This is a second vehicle purchase from Tim Border at Barkau's...Tim Border went above and beyond to make our experience a great one! Thanks so much for your help! Barkau's...Tim Border went above and beyond to make our experience a great one! Thanks so much for your help! More
by DHines
October 18, 2025
Barkau did everything they could to get me approved. My credit was not great and they did everything they could to make the deal happen!. Joe was very friendly and took care of any questions or concerns My credit was not great and they did everything they could to make the deal happen!. Joe was very friendly and took care of any questions or concerns as the came up! More
by Larsonp531
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October 18, 2025
Everyone I dealt with was courteous and well informed. Had originally planned to look at a car in Madison and this was on the way. The dealer in Madison was unknown. This was a better car and Barkau was a Had originally planned to look at a car in Madison and this was on the way. The dealer in Madison was unknown. This was a better car and Barkau was a dealership I could trust. Tim was great to work with. More
by mikershamp
October 16, 2025
Nils was so helpful and made sure we got an amazing family car for our quickly growing family! Sold us the car and when I couldn’t get my car seat out had someone help me! So sweet! family car for our quickly growing family! Sold us the car and when I couldn’t get my car seat out had someone help me! So sweet! More
by Taylorgriffin0000
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October 10, 2025
Tim Border helped me find my first ever car and was able to cut me a great deal! The car is amazing and I loved working with this dealership! to cut me a great deal! The car is amazing and I loved working with this dealership! More
by Yaz
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