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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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August 08, 2023
JH Barkau and sons was easy and great to work with! Nils was a great guy I would recommend! Nils was a great guy I would recommend! More
by wkim912
August 04, 2023
Very nice family owned dealership with no pressure and good reputation. Honest and friendly staff. good reputation. Honest and friendly staff. More
by Jeff
August 02, 2023
Very helpful, they made my first experience buying from a dealer easy and enjoyable. They answered all of my questions and helped find the right car for me! dealer easy and enjoyable. They answered all of my questions and helped find the right car for me! More
by Scassidee8
August 02, 2023
Tim and Adam and all the staff,very efficient and helpful and went the extra mile.very thankful for all your help,joanne and went the extra mile.very thankful for all your help,joanne More
by joannelaning0621
August 01, 2023
Tim listened to my list of needs and desires for a replacement vehicle, and efficiently narrowed down the field to those cars that might be a fit. His knowledge and patience in explaining unfamiliar e replacement vehicle, and efficiently narrowed down the field to those cars that might be a fit. His knowledge and patience in explaining unfamiliar electronics puts one at ease. With the Barkau family of local dealerships, there's a vehicle for most anyone. And after the sale, there is peace of mind knowing they are accessible and available to answer questions, and service your vehicle as needed. My thanks to Tim Border, Jim Barkau, and all the Barkau family--Congratulations on the 71st Anniversary of "J.H. Barkau & Sons"! More
by deejayeisen44
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July 29, 2023
Sure did miss my buddy Jim Mullarkey, but Barkau's didn't disappoint. Nils did a great job. Called in advance and they had the vehicles we were interested in ready and waiting. Definitely the best dealership disappoint. Nils did a great job. Called in advance and they had the vehicles we were interested in ready and waiting. Definitely the best dealership in the area. More
by MamaLove
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July 25, 2023
Barkau in freeport/cedarville has so many cars to choose from. There is no need to goto any other dealer. Multiple makes and model with cars in every price range. Will difinately be a return customer. Keep from. There is no need to goto any other dealer. Multiple makes and model with cars in every price range. Will difinately be a return customer. Keep up the great job. More
by scott.vorwald
July 25, 2023
Tim was very welcoming and helpful to me as a first time car owner. Tim was truly the best! He made me feel confident and comfortable buying a car for the first time. He goes above and beyond for his custom car owner. Tim was truly the best! He made me feel confident and comfortable buying a car for the first time. He goes above and beyond for his customers and really tries to help as much as he can to make the process easy and smooth. Great service! More
by kjgs0397
July 23, 2023
Good service. They treated me fairly. Worth the drive to Il. Had a nice drive home with my new vehicle. They treated me fairly. Worth the drive to Il. Had a nice drive home with my new vehicle. More
by conwaycast
July 19, 2023
Friendly. ..no pressure sales...cars have prices in the windows.. their website is a great tool. Their service center is one of the best ..no pressure sales...cars have prices in the windows.. their website is a great tool. Their service center is one of the best More
by roger.hintz
