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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,245 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
Parts
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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June 21, 2013
We were very impressed with Tim. He was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He answered all our questions and never made us feel pushed or pressured. We kept him past hours the first night knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He answered all our questions and never made us feel pushed or pressured. We kept him past hours the first night we were looking at vehicles, and he was fine with that. He listened to all the things we wanted and found us a vehicle that we are very happy with. We had an issue with a previous car purchased, and we were treated very fairly in the trade. More
by dpkgf4
Employees Worked With
June 19, 2013
I chose jh Barkau because of Jim Mullarkey and his fairness in buying a vehicle. Very much enjoyed the experiance, he had me look at many different options to be sure this was the vehicle for me. fairness in buying a vehicle. Very much enjoyed the experiance, he had me look at many different options to be sure this was the vehicle for me. More
by marygarden
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
June 19, 2013
I am 53 years old and have purchased several new cars and numerous used cars. I have purchased from other dealerships over the years, but I go to Barkau's initially and have purchased the most new/used vehi numerous used cars. I have purchased from other dealerships over the years, but I go to Barkau's initially and have purchased the most new/used vehicles from Barkau Cedarville and Freeport. I keep coming back to Barkau's because of the high quality of salesmen ship, service, friendliness and respect. More
by Callahan1
Employees Worked With
Jamie ? (in service), Jim Mullarkey
June 11, 2013
I cannot say enough good things about my recent purchase of a 2007 Subaru from Joe Shores at J.H. Barkau in Cedarville. When you deal with Joe you can count on great customer service, a good deal, and an o of a 2007 Subaru from Joe Shores at J.H. Barkau in Cedarville. When you deal with Joe you can count on great customer service, a good deal, and an overall great experience. More
by 2007subaru
Employees Worked With
Joe Shores
June 10, 2013
We went and talked to Jim Mullarkey about a SUV. He was knowledgeable, friendly and gave us a good deal. I would highly recommend speaking with Jim. A+ knowledgeable, friendly and gave us a good deal. I would highly recommend speaking with Jim. A+ More
by ml2012
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
June 08, 2013
This was a very easy experience. Everyone was friendly and helpful. They have a great reputation for a reason! We look forward to seeing them again. and helpful. They have a great reputation for a reason! We look forward to seeing them again. More
by KuchFam
Employees Worked With
June 07, 2013
my visit from rockford area was more than worth it, i have troubled credit and everyone else wanted to get me into somethying with double payments. kevinmartin got me reasonable rate a car i can afford a have troubled credit and everyone else wanted to get me into somethying with double payments. kevinmartin got me reasonable rate a car i can afford and not pay two times the cost. i will recommend kevin and barkau motors to my friends and co workers definately. i actually left with a nice car and no 2nd thoughts about buying it. thanks kevin i hope to do business with you again. More
by jcw81060
Employees Worked With
Kevin Martin
June 04, 2013
This is our second vehicle from Tim. We continue to go back because of his friendliness and extensive knowledge base. Tim did an excellent job providing us with the vehicle we were looking for (and we had back because of his friendliness and extensive knowledge base. Tim did an excellent job providing us with the vehicle we were looking for (and we had a lot of demands) at a price we could afford. My husband and I had a great conversation with him while we waited for paperwork. Tim went above and beyond, when he helped me set up my blue-tooth and showed us all the safety and technical features of our new car. Most importantly, I never once felt pressured to buy. Thanks Tim, see you in a few years! More
by rtharris
Employees Worked With
June 04, 2013
My family has bought cars from JH Barkau for 15+ years, specifically from Pat Gillespie at the Freeport dealership. My husband and I live in Madison, WI and had wanted to buy a car up here to get to know specifically from Pat Gillespie at the Freeport dealership. My husband and I live in Madison, WI and had wanted to buy a car up here to get to know a car dealership and for convenience. Well, we had horrible luck, dirty cars, rude salesman that just wanted the paycheck. It was like an 'aha' moment, as were were discussing our luck, and we decided to drive to Freeport to deal with someone we knew. Pat Gillespie knew that we were coming and he had just what we wanted. Pat and the Freeport crew always greet you with a smile, NEVER push you to buy, and are wililng to work with you to get what you want. No matter where I live, chances are, we will be driving to Freeport. JH Barkau makes car buying a fun and pleasant experience! More
by TCDiehl
Employees Worked With
Pat Gillespie
June 04, 2013
Thanks for holding my dodge daytona for me Kevin ur a man of ur word..U THE MAN..I no there were many offers but u held it for 2wks..thanks again of ur word..U THE MAN..I no there were many offers but u held it for 2wks..thanks again More
by clinton12
Employees Worked With
kevin martin, Kevin Martin
