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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,249 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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April 03, 2025
Tim had helped our family before and theres a reason why he was reccomended to me. In an energency situation where i needed a vehicle within a day or 2, he found me a great deal at a good rate even with my he was reccomended to me. In an energency situation where i needed a vehicle within a day or 2, he found me a great deal at a good rate even with my limited credit. Cannot thank him and the people over there enough. More
by tylerjumbeck
April 03, 2025
LOVED this dealership as it was my first time buying a vehicle! Tim was so helpful. The place was so friendly and FAST. vehicle! Tim was so helpful. The place was so friendly and FAST. More
by tayloralbrecht
April 02, 2025
Tim and Korey made buying my RAV4 such an easy process! All the gentleman there were so nice, I definitely will be recommending them to family and friends in the future. I will also return for future purch All the gentleman there were so nice, I definitely will be recommending them to family and friends in the future. I will also return for future purchases! More
by Cheyenne King
April 02, 2025
My son had his eye on a truck on the lot. Nils was very respondent and Louis worked hard to get us the best financing rates! Offered a fair amount for trade as well We left with one happy son Nils was very respondent and Louis worked hard to get us the best financing rates! Offered a fair amount for trade as well We left with one happy son in a new (used) truck! More
by cparent71
April 01, 2025
Fantastic service and very pleased with my 2012 Expedition! I can tell they went through the car thoroughly and replaced the parts that truly needed it before the sale. My sales rep Joe was excelle Expedition! I can tell they went through the car thoroughly and replaced the parts that truly needed it before the sale. My sales rep Joe was excellent to deal with. He even helped me after hours responding to my texts, and after the sale was complete he has been helpful in resolving an admin issue. Chic-fil-a customer service! Keep up the good work, highly recommended!! More
by Avauiso
March 31, 2025
This is probably the best dealership I've been to. We were greeted right away and asked what we need/want. We weren't pressured into getting anything we didn't want or pressured into something out of We were greeted right away and asked what we need/want. We weren't pressured into getting anything we didn't want or pressured into something out of our budget. Joe Baker was very friendly and very helpful. If we ever need another car we will be back and will be recommending everyone here. More
by Heaven Hernandez
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March 31, 2025
This is probably the best dealership I've been to. We were greeted right away and asked what we need/want. We weren't pressured into getting anything we didn't want or pressured into something out of We were greeted right away and asked what we need/want. We weren't pressured into getting anything we didn't want or pressured into something out of our budget. Joe Baker was very friendly and very helpful. If we ever need another car we will be back and will be recommending everyone here. More
by Heaven Hernandez
Employees Worked With
March 29, 2025
Great selection! Everyone here is so helpful and friendly. Nils took a lot of time to make sure I found the right car for me. Everyone here is so helpful and friendly. Nils took a lot of time to make sure I found the right car for me. More
by Glowgirl1008Glowgirl
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March 28, 2025
Excellent small town atmosphere, listened to my requests, made the deal the same day as my test drive, and Chief was beyond marvelous! This was our second car from Barkau! made the deal the same day as my test drive, and Chief was beyond marvelous! This was our second car from Barkau! More
by silverlinings2016
Employees Worked With
March 22, 2025
This is the second car we've bought from Barkau. We came back because we were so pleased with the process and the product the first time. Tim and Korey completed the whole purchase with us in just 4 We came back because we were so pleased with the process and the product the first time. Tim and Korey completed the whole purchase with us in just 48 hours! More
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