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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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May 18, 2023
Everyone was very nice, it felt like home! It made purchasing the car very comfortable! It made purchasing the car very comfortable! More
by lcdaniels
May 16, 2023
From the time we arrived met Tim and he then begin to work his magic into getting us into a vehicle. Everything was so professional from start to finish. Chad was amazing going over all the documents we work his magic into getting us into a vehicle. Everything was so professional from start to finish. Chad was amazing going over all the documents well detailed explained. Best car dealership i have ever encountered. All of you at the Cedarville Dealership is AWESOME. Thanks to everyone! More
by May
May 16, 2023
Very polite hardworking and understanding. I'm thankful for Tim and Chad they are awesome. I'm thankful for Tim and Chad they are awesome. More
by Dee
May 16, 2023
I had a great visit at Barkau in Cedarville! All the staff were very knowledgeable about the vehicle and other questions pertaining to the purchasing process. Friendly staff! 10/10 recommend vis All the staff were very knowledgeable about the vehicle and other questions pertaining to the purchasing process. Friendly staff! 10/10 recommend visiting Barkau! More
by Amiah Misek
Employees Worked With
May 08, 2023
Very helpful and Nils took all afternoon to assist us to get a good vehicle for our needs. Love Chief and Chumley! get a good vehicle for our needs. Love Chief and Chumley! More
by Marsha Brown Pospischil
May 06, 2023
Kind and friendly environment. Provided us many options. Knew what we were looking for and stayed within our limits Provided us many options. Knew what we were looking for and stayed within our limits More
by macbess1
Employees Worked With
May 02, 2023
Tim was great to work with! He was accommodating to our needs and time frame to purchase the vehicle. Thanks Tim for all your help! He was accommodating to our needs and time frame to purchase the vehicle. Thanks Tim for all your help! More
by SF
Employees Worked With
April 30, 2023
They had our paperwork ready as requested, as they knew we would have limited time to spend in the facility. We have purchased several vehicles from Nils, and he makes the process easy. We highly recommend we would have limited time to spend in the facility. We have purchased several vehicles from Nils, and he makes the process easy. We highly recommend him. More
by ronheitkam
April 28, 2023
The best possible car buying experience. Tim Border is kind, no pressure and happy to assist in any way possible. From sales to the finance department, buying from Barkau was a not only a sm Tim Border is kind, no pressure and happy to assist in any way possible. From sales to the finance department, buying from Barkau was a not only a smooth and transparent process --- I'm also confident in driving away with the best deal on a high quality used car. I drove two hours to get to Barkau and it was well worth the trip. More
by j.santorineos78
April 26, 2023
Excellent service! Answered all my questions! Quick loan application process! Job well done! This is my fifth vehicle through the dealership! Excellent people to work w Answered all my questions! Quick loan application process! Job well done! This is my fifth vehicle through the dealership! Excellent people to work with! More
by Freeportwink24
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