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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
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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November 02, 2023
I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised by how friendly and knowledgeable the staff was. It was a pleasure doing business with these guys, especially you Nils. Bonus, you get to meet the beautiful friendly and knowledgeable the staff was. It was a pleasure doing business with these guys, especially you Nils. Bonus, you get to meet the beautiful black lab, whose name I think I remember but not 100% sure so. I love our jeep and hope to have it for a very, very long time. More
by tmhepler
Employees Worked With
October 25, 2023
Very nice and knowledgeable, friendly to work with made the experience fast and easy for me to get a new vehicle! the experience fast and easy for me to get a new vehicle! More
by kjdascher91
Employees Worked With
October 23, 2023
From beginning to end we were never not happy with our experience. Brendon was amazing in walking us through the entire process. He made us feel extremely comfortable and wasn’t pushy at all and made sure experience. Brendon was amazing in walking us through the entire process. He made us feel extremely comfortable and wasn’t pushy at all and made sure we were happy. He answered every question we had and was very thorough when showing us the car and everything else! We will definitely be recommending Brendon and JH Barkau & sons! More
by Faib86
October 22, 2023
Nils was extremely helpful and informative. We are very happy with our service. Would recommended 10/10 We are very happy with our service. Would recommended 10/10 More
by Spencer
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October 20, 2023
I Called TIm Border at Cedarville and told him what I had to trade and what I was looking at on there lot he was very professional. I was in and out around 2hrs and came home with a new truck. Got the financ to trade and what I was looking at on there lot he was very professional. I was in and out around 2hrs and came home with a new truck. Got the financing I wanted and very clean truck. Thanks Tim, I would highly recommend him to anyone. More
by mikedhaas1
October 19, 2023
They always have a good variety of quality used cars at reasonable pricing for the market reasonable pricing for the market More
by Ajgerber
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October 19, 2023
I would have written a glowing review here if I hadn't found out that the cars hatchback lock actuator was broken. I drove straight back home from the lot and discovered at home that the back of my car do found out that the cars hatchback lock actuator was broken. I drove straight back home from the lot and discovered at home that the back of my car doesn't lock. This cost me almost 1000 dollars for parts and labor. It's on me for not properly checking, but still very disappointing... More
by siever2468
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October 16, 2023
This dealership always has plenty of nice cars and Mr. Mayor is incredibly helpful in giving advice and answering any questions you may have about any car that suits your interest Mayor is incredibly helpful in giving advice and answering any questions you may have about any car that suits your interest More
by Kimberley
Employees Worked With
October 15, 2023
We really liked Tim, he was great to deal with, answered all our questions, Tim made our car buying a great experience at Barkau in Cedarville. all our questions, Tim made our car buying a great experience at Barkau in Cedarville. More
by pkt401
October 15, 2023
Tim was amazing to work with during the car process. I had to buy a car in a hurry, due to my car breaking down. He made it easy, and enjoyable experience. Than you! I had to buy a car in a hurry, due to my car breaking down. He made it easy, and enjoyable experience. Than you! More
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