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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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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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June 09, 2023
Everyone told me that Nils was the best in the game, and they were one hundred percent correct! He let me drive no fewer than seven cars before we settled on my choice and made the financing simple and stre they were one hundred percent correct! He let me drive no fewer than seven cars before we settled on my choice and made the financing simple and stress free. I will absolutely be coming back for my next car! More
by dustin.curtis.815
June 08, 2023
Car was just as advertised online. Nils knew we were driving 90 minutes to see the car and made sure it was worth the drive for us. Purchase was quick. Very happy customers! Nils knew we were driving 90 minutes to see the car and made sure it was worth the drive for us. Purchase was quick. Very happy customers! More
by Jen W
June 08, 2023
Nills is very thoughtful didn't miss any details,new what I wanted and surprized me. Well satisfied, thanks, tell him you need a raise😎 I wanted and surprized me. Well satisfied, thanks, tell him you need a raise😎 More
by suissejr
June 06, 2023
Great service, friendly, great trade in value, went above and beyond to find a car I liked. and beyond to find a car I liked. More
by Amber
June 05, 2023
This dealership made things so easy! Great customer service! I will be a return customer. Great customer service! I will be a return customer. More
by kellyann.stauffer
June 05, 2023
We loved the great service we received getting our gently used Jeep Compass. We really thought the rates in today's economy was going to really sting, but it wasn't too bad at all. This is our second from th used Jeep Compass. We really thought the rates in today's economy was going to really sting, but it wasn't too bad at all. This is our second from this dealership but our family has also bought many there. I love my new ride and it was fast and professional all the way. Loved the thank you note in the gas compartment from Tim, our great salesman. Thank you! More
by chriscreuzer
June 03, 2023
Couy and Nils worked well with us and went above and beyond to find the right vehicle for our needs. beyond to find the right vehicle for our needs. More
by Feiner4
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May 30, 2023
Very good people. Will help as much as needed to find something that's good for you. I recommend. Very polite and respectful. Will help as much as needed to find something that's good for you. I recommend. Very polite and respectful. More
by Dee
May 27, 2023
Nils, Adam, and all the guys at Barkau made buying a our truck a great experience. We’ve bought several vehicles from Barkau and keep going back because of the great vehicles and people. truck a great experience. We’ve bought several vehicles from Barkau and keep going back because of the great vehicles and people. More
by abarthel07
May 27, 2023
Tim is very helpful and kind when dealing cars. He was not a pushy salesman. His candy dish on his desk was filled with a great variety. He was not a pushy salesman. His candy dish on his desk was filled with a great variety. More
by snobis
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