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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,175 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 26, 2024
i Was lookimg for a hybrid car and Nils Sandstrom new just what i wanted. I love the car. It has just enought technology to make me smile. This a great dealership and i have bought several cars. from just what i wanted. I love the car. It has just enought technology to make me smile. This a great dealership and i have bought several cars. from them over the years. More
by willsmith4642
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October 14, 2024
Took care of everything. Made it seamless. Answered all my questions. He’s a nice young man. Made it seamless. Answered all my questions. He’s a nice young man. More
by Ann
October 09, 2024
Joe Baker made looking at my Volkswagen Beetle easy… not difficult at all!! Purchasing and picking up my beautiful new car was fast and easy!! Thank you!! I am very pleased with my new Beetle Bug!!😎 difficult at all!! Purchasing and picking up my beautiful new car was fast and easy!! Thank you!! I am very pleased with my new Beetle Bug!!😎 More
by Kathy
Employees Worked With
September 30, 2024
I have purchased my 4th vehicle from Barkau's and have nothing but great experiences with all the staff. I recommend them all the time when I am asked who I go to for vehicles nothing but great experiences with all the staff. I recommend them all the time when I am asked who I go to for vehicles More
by dawn.r.lane
September 28, 2024
First and foremost I would like to thank Dylan & staff for such an outstanding experience for such an outstanding experience More
by Benny
September 28, 2024
It was easy fast and convenient. Joe was great at keeping in touch and even brought the chosen vehicle to me to test drive. I made the appointment for the paperwork and it was ready Joe was great at keeping in touch and even brought the chosen vehicle to me to test drive. I made the appointment for the paperwork and it was ready when I got there and I was in and out in around 20 mins. All in all a great experience. More
by fishy11979
Employees Worked With
September 28, 2024
They are very friendly and willing to help you with anything you need. They are also affordable. anything you need. They are also affordable. More
by Jonavanstorey
September 26, 2024
Tim was very helpful in our decision to buy the Honda ridgeline. Everything went very smoothly. I will highly recommend the dealership to my friends. ridgeline. Everything went very smoothly. I will highly recommend the dealership to my friends. More
by petty871
September 24, 2024
Very good experience! We loved the hometown feel and vibe. We had looked at many dealerships for this particular truck and couldn’t get as good a deal as here. Will defini We loved the hometown feel and vibe. We had looked at many dealerships for this particular truck and couldn’t get as good a deal as here. Will definitely recommend them to friends and family to check them out. Thanks for a great deal!! More
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