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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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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 23, 2012
We have purchased vehicles here in the past and have always been very happy. They have a great selection and great prices. Jim Mullarkey has sold us 3 vehicles, 2 in the past 6 months, and he is alway always been very happy. They have a great selection and great prices. Jim Mullarkey has sold us 3 vehicles, 2 in the past 6 months, and he is always helpful and knowledgable of the inventory. More
by jeffmoyer
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
October 23, 2012
Great experience buying a car here. Staff is very friendly. My salesman was helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely but from him again. Great selection of cars to pick from too friendly. My salesman was helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely but from him again. Great selection of cars to pick from too More
by JanetBraden
October 19, 2012
I also have a great experience when I call or stop in to see my salesman John Bottoms and it is great to see Jim Berkau there at te ready as well! I like the way John helps me found a car that will work see my salesman John Bottoms and it is great to see Jim Berkau there at te ready as well! I like the way John helps me found a car that will work for me and don't feel he or the dealership is pushing any car on me. The best part of a used car purchase at Barkua is that they really check out the cars prior to putting then up for sale and this means you can buy with confidence since they stand behind their muti-point check! Thanks again for another great buying experience! More
by donskadow
Employees Worked With
John Bottoms
October 18, 2012
Nils was very friendly and understaning of what we wanted.i think nils is the best sales man i have ever talk to.if anybody is looking for a car i will send them to Nils. He listens to what you want. wanted.i think nils is the best sales man i have ever talk to.if anybody is looking for a car i will send them to Nils. He listens to what you want. then shows you what you want. More
by annette.drye
Employees Worked With
October 18, 2012
From the time I arrived on the lot to the time I left, there was no pressure on making a sale. I had found the vehicle I was interested in and they answered all my questions honestly and completly, even a there was no pressure on making a sale. I had found the vehicle I was interested in and they answered all my questions honestly and completly, even as to what might need to be replaced in the future. the staff was friendly and helpful in every way. The entire sales transaction took around 1 hr including finding me great financing at a very low rate. I will be a long time customer and would be happy to send family and friends to experience for themselves the best dealership I have been to in the area. More
by babs_gray2009
Employees Worked With
Jim Barkau
October 17, 2012
Jim was absolutely fantastic. I purchased my very first car from him back in 2001 and have gone through Jim ever since. I live in the Peoria area and didn't think twice when I drove up to see Jim when I ne car from him back in 2001 and have gone through Jim ever since. I live in the Peoria area and didn't think twice when I drove up to see Jim when I needed a new car. He is so patient with what I am looking for and especially this time, he has hit the nail on the head with the utmost perfect car for me. I feel like a million bucks in my Mercury Milan. He also worked with me on sale so I was comfortable with what I was paying. I have never experienced this good of customer service anywhere else. I will never purchase from anyone else again. When I got to work yesterday, everyone screeched with delight on the beauty I pulled up in. I told them they will never find a deal like I did down here in Peoria. The leaves are beautiful, let's take a drive to see Jim in Cederville and you will be the happiest you've ever benn!!!THANK YOU JIM!!!! I will be referring all of my friends and family members here. More
by Chris JanMac
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
October 11, 2012
Everyone was really friendly and they helped me out a lot with getting a car loan. The only thing i am displeased with is that once i got home & have been driving my car, the check engine light is on. It was with getting a car loan. The only thing i am displeased with is that once i got home & have been driving my car, the check engine light is on. It was on at the dealership and they assured me that it was because the wrong gas cap was on the car, they replaced the gas cap and the check engine light turned off. But now that i have had the car for 2 weeks, the check engine light is on again, i checked the gas cap and that is not the problem this time. More
by LeashaBoo
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
October 09, 2012
Had a great experience at this dealership. Both Miles and Jim were excellent to deal with and made my first car buying experience a breeze. Jim was especially attentive to my specific needs and guided me tow Jim were excellent to deal with and made my first car buying experience a breeze. Jim was especially attentive to my specific needs and guided me towards vehicles that I was interested in. Also, loved the overall selection of vehicles at Barkau's. More
by BMarshall15
Employees Worked With
Miles, Jim Mullarkey
October 09, 2012
We were very satisfied with our salesman Bob Reed. He was very knowledgeable and friendly, but not pushy. He worked to come up with a deal for us on my trade in and get me the car I was looking at. was very knowledgeable and friendly, but not pushy. He worked to come up with a deal for us on my trade in and get me the car I was looking at. More
by Debra Martin-Bettcher
Employees Worked With
Bob Reed
October 09, 2012
Nils was very good to work with. We visited 5 or 6 different dealerships and Nils was the only saleman to contact us after a visit plus he did it with a typed letter and not an impersonal message on t different dealerships and Nils was the only saleman to contact us after a visit plus he did it with a typed letter and not an impersonal message on the phone. He came in on his day off to allow us a final test drive and sold us our car. He was very helpful even to the point of recommending cars at the Freeport location. He touched up a paint-chip and through in the rest of the paint touch-up. A good-guy. Don H. More
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