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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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July 17, 2023
They made it easy to get everything done quickly. Needed a delivery vehicle for work and were up and running within a day. Thanks. Needed a delivery vehicle for work and were up and running within a day. Thanks. More
by jhamilton12
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July 17, 2023
We’ve always had a wonderful experience with our purchases at Barkau and sons. Very happy. Will do all our purchases in the future purchases at Barkau and sons. Very happy. Will do all our purchases in the future More
by Sue
July 15, 2023
We lovd working with Tim! He is knowledgeable and helpful. Will come back again for the next car! He is knowledgeable and helpful. Will come back again for the next car! More
by mickey
July 14, 2023
My second time here and the experience was exceptional just like the last time. Friendly, knowledgeable, and great service will keep me coming back. I will recommend this place to everyone looking for a n just like the last time. Friendly, knowledgeable, and great service will keep me coming back. I will recommend this place to everyone looking for a new car. More
by calsea.garbe
July 13, 2023
My son found just what he was looking for. Thanks to Nils and the team for making it happen. Thanks to Nils and the team for making it happen. More
by romi6
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July 09, 2023
I have purchased several vehicles from Barkau Auto over the years and I have always had the best experience possible with them always . the years and I have always had the best experience possible with them always . More
by jskeister
July 03, 2023
One of the best dealerships I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with! Thank you Tim Border and Barkau! <3 working with! Thank you Tim Border and Barkau! <3 More
by Saphirastar29
June 28, 2023
I have had poor experiences with other car dealerships in the past. I went back to Barkau's and they changed the experience for the better. I am beyond happy with my new vehicle from Tim at Barkau's. Highly the past. I went back to Barkau's and they changed the experience for the better. I am beyond happy with my new vehicle from Tim at Barkau's. Highly recommend. More
by jeshockman
June 27, 2023
We liked our salesman Nils. He was friendly and not pushy. Nils was very helpful in finding cars that fit our needs and price range. He showed us different models and explained He was friendly and not pushy. Nils was very helpful in finding cars that fit our needs and price range. He showed us different models and explained the various options on them. Over the years we have purchased several cars from Barkau and have always been satisfied with our purchases. More
by sthompson7818
June 23, 2023
Well pleased with Nils and Jim, good truck, but 1 problem it has a clunking sound mainly in town, took to service garage to bring in July 10, would have to leave with loaner car,I don't like that, check it o it has a clunking sound mainly in town, took to service garage to bring in July 10, would have to leave with loaner car,I don't like that, check it out, fix or order a part then come back, will be there at 8:00 on the 10th. Also do you use spec solution to wash it's really shines, noticed the red traded shines also? More
by suissejr
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