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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

Cedarville, IL

4.9
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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200 North Stephenson Street

Cedarville, IL

61013

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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 More

by jeffmoyer
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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 More

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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 More

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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. More

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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 More

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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 More

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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 More

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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 More

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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. More

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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 More

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