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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,221 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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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
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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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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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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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June 20, 2023
Great staff, easy to work with. If I need another car I will definitely stop by this dealership. If I need another car I will definitely stop by this dealership. More
by Bruce.McIntosh
June 19, 2023
Tim was a godsend! He was very helpful throughout the entire buying process. I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better salesman! He put me and my family in the perfec He was very helpful throughout the entire buying process. I don’t think I could’ve asked for a better salesman! He put me and my family in the perfect vehicle! Thank you Tim! More
by irontitan23pk
June 15, 2023
Tim made our purchasing of a newer car for our son a very amazing experience. Tim was very communicative and helpful through everything. I would recommend Tim to anyone who is looking for a new/newer car. He amazing experience. Tim was very communicative and helpful through everything. I would recommend Tim to anyone who is looking for a new/newer car. He added special little touches that were found the following day that were very surprising. Thank you for the wonderful buying experience for us and our son. More
by Kelly.knighton
June 14, 2023
Nils is always so kind and helpful. He truly cares. Thank you for all your help and truly being the best salesman. He truly cares. Thank you for all your help and truly being the best salesman. More
by Stephanielutz
June 14, 2023
From the moment we pulled in the lot Korey and team were beyond helpful and went above to help make buying this vehicle easy especially with twin toddlers in tow. beyond helpful and went above to help make buying this vehicle easy especially with twin toddlers in tow. More
by Haughte83
June 12, 2023
Tim made the process quick and easy. He added little touches to make us feel at home. He went above and beyond to help, and I would definitely buy from him again. He added little touches to make us feel at home. He went above and beyond to help, and I would definitely buy from him again. More
by Joe
June 11, 2023
Tim is very helpful and professional. He walked us throught the whole process. We are very happy with our experience. He walked us throught the whole process. We are very happy with our experience. More
by Lace21905
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