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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,178 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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January 05, 2024
Great people to work with. This is my third vehicle purchase from Barkau’s. They always go above and beyond with no pressure. They believe as I do, earn a customer for life, no This is my third vehicle purchase from Barkau’s. They always go above and beyond with no pressure. They believe as I do, earn a customer for life, not one sale. More
by Peabody87
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December 31, 2023
My husband and I had an amazing experience with this dealership. Tim was awesome to work with. We love supporting small businesses and this one was top notch! The 93 mile drive was definitely worth it! dealership. Tim was awesome to work with. We love supporting small businesses and this one was top notch! The 93 mile drive was definitely worth it! We love our beautiful new car! With warmest thanks, Tom & Mary More
by tombalistreri
December 19, 2023
Great Experience from the initial contact from their website to the delivery of the van. Tim made sure this went smoothly from start to finish. Van was delivered with a full tank of gas which is prett website to the delivery of the van. Tim made sure this went smoothly from start to finish. Van was delivered with a full tank of gas which is pretty much unheard of these days. I will defiantly check back when I'm in the market for another vehicle. More
by paul@accuratepoolspas.com
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December 15, 2023
Very friendly and helpful not pushy at all let us walk around and look without trying to force a sale around and look without trying to force a sale More
by pakrs9
December 15, 2023
Great experience overall. Great salesman willing to help with whatever i needed to find the right vehicle as well as a great staff helping. Great salesman willing to help with whatever i needed to find the right vehicle as well as a great staff helping. More
by devonbania54
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December 09, 2023
Very patient and can answer any questions you have. I looked at a lot of great cars, it was hard to decide. 9/10 I looked at a lot of great cars, it was hard to decide. 9/10 More
by jayda
December 07, 2023
Tim work with us. We were impressed with his knowledge of the car. We are happy with our purchase. We were impressed with his knowledge of the car. We are happy with our purchase. More
by richardbabcock17
December 05, 2023
My third car in five months. Nils and the Barkaus have been good to me. Nils and the Barkaus have been good to me. More
by MamaLove
November 29, 2023
Our family has purchased may cars from Freeport location. Always a friendly and helpful; experience Always a friendly and helpful; experience More
by bknutti
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November 26, 2023
They were very kind and helpful throughout the entire process. All around just really good guys process. All around just really good guys More
by ty.muffler
