Dealer Reviews
Service Reviews
Cars for Sale
Dealer Log In
All Salespeople
Sales Department
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
Read More
This rating includes all dealership reviews, with more weight given to recent reviews.
Sales Price Transparency
Trade-in Experience
Purchase Time
Finance Experience
Hours
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
Filter Reviews by Keyword
By Type
Showing 1,178 reviews
September 28, 2024
It was easy fast and convenient. Joe was great at keeping in touch and even brought the chosen vehicle to me to test drive. I made the appointment for the paperwork and it was ready Joe was great at keeping in touch and even brought the chosen vehicle to me to test drive. I made the appointment for the paperwork and it was ready when I got there and I was in and out in around 20 mins. All in all a great experience. More
by fishy11979
Employees Worked With
September 28, 2024
They are very friendly and willing to help you with anything you need. They are also affordable. anything you need. They are also affordable. More
by Jonavanstorey
September 26, 2024
Tim was very helpful in our decision to buy the Honda ridgeline. Everything went very smoothly. I will highly recommend the dealership to my friends. ridgeline. Everything went very smoothly. I will highly recommend the dealership to my friends. More
by petty871
September 24, 2024
Very good experience! We loved the hometown feel and vibe. We had looked at many dealerships for this particular truck and couldn’t get as good a deal as here. Will defini We loved the hometown feel and vibe. We had looked at many dealerships for this particular truck and couldn’t get as good a deal as here. Will definitely recommend them to friends and family to check them out. Thanks for a great deal!! More
by Mikarvw
September 21, 2024
Thanks for the great deal! Friendly people. Very helpful. Happy I went to check out vehicle! Friendly people. Very helpful. Happy I went to check out vehicle! More
by bertschas
September 20, 2024
Wonderful people to work with and great service! Thank you for all of your help with finding our dream car! Thank you for all of your help with finding our dream car! More
by toreyballard12
September 19, 2024
Tim was wonderful to work with! He is knowledgeable and understood what our needs were in a.Vehicle!! Thanks Tim. Buying the car was very easy. Adam helped with financing and we He is knowledgeable and understood what our needs were in a.Vehicle!! Thanks Tim. Buying the car was very easy. Adam helped with financing and we got a great rate! More
by Penwellbridget
September 18, 2024
Very good experience with salesman and dealership. Our second vehicle purchase from barkau. Will recommend to anybody Our second vehicle purchase from barkau. Will recommend to anybody More
by dps9369
Employees Worked With
September 17, 2024
Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic job making car look new again. job making car look new again. More
by Balrog604
Employees Worked With
September 04, 2024
Everything went smoothly, all the Employees were nice and friendly. The owner was also involved and he was pleasant. Good place to buy a ride! friendly. The owner was also involved and he was pleasant. Good place to buy a ride! More
by perryhagen
Employees Worked With
