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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,218 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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January 05, 2025
Tim and his associates were very nice to work with and the vehicle we went to see was exactly as stated online. It was a quick process from the test drive to the paperwork. Will definitely be back! the vehicle we went to see was exactly as stated online. It was a quick process from the test drive to the paperwork. Will definitely be back! More
by Joe
January 02, 2025
The transaction was smooth and seamless. No pressure I would definitely check with them first when I’m looking for a vehicle No pressure I would definitely check with them first when I’m looking for a vehicle More
by moprop1
December 31, 2024
Tim was excellent to work with. Good and fast communication, everything was as expected and on time. Good and fast communication, everything was as expected and on time. More
by john@nicholsroofingco.com
December 31, 2024
Joe and the team were amazing to work with. They were very knowledgeable and were willing to answer any questions that we had. I would highly recommend them. They were very knowledgeable and were willing to answer any questions that we had. I would highly recommend them. More
by Lindsey K
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December 29, 2024
I was just here back in June when i got my car. I ended up totaling that one and I came back in and worked with Tim. Best car salesman there is out there! Super understanding, willing to work with I ended up totaling that one and I came back in and worked with Tim. Best car salesman there is out there! Super understanding, willing to work with you on any type of situation. More
by delaniepfund
December 28, 2024
Joe was professional, kind and knowledgeable. I would choose Barkau again, and I would recommend to my friends. I would choose Barkau again, and I would recommend to my friends. More
by Jen.castle1234
December 27, 2024
The buy went smooth. Tim is such a nice guy and was there to help with whatever questions I needed. He went out of his way to make sure the blue tooth worked which it may Tim is such a nice guy and was there to help with whatever questions I needed. He went out of his way to make sure the blue tooth worked which it may not have for this make and model. All went good. Very nice people to deal with in Freeport and Cedarville office. Love the car! More
by beachview39
December 26, 2024
It was a great experience buying our truck the other day. Very friendly, informative, not pushy and professional. Love the truck! Thanks!!! Very friendly, informative, not pushy and professional. Love the truck! Thanks!!! More
by ashjon1
December 24, 2024
I’ve been buying vehicles from Barkau’s for nearly 25 years, and they’re the only dealership that I’ll go to. They are fair, honest, and always treat me and my family well. I’ve never felt pressured. years, and they’re the only dealership that I’ll go to. They are fair, honest, and always treat me and my family well. I’ve never felt pressured. I tell Rick what I’m looking for, he knows exactly what they have in inventory that meets my needs, and points me in the right direction. I’ve only regretted one purchase, but that was simply me being in a hurry and not thinking things through. I took that car back and traded it in on my new Terrain. As long as they’re in business, I’ll be back. More
by Tom
December 22, 2024
We recently purchased a 2018 ford escape through Nils. He made the process very easy, with no pressure to look at or buy higher priced vehicles. We test drove another vehicle that he thought we may like b He made the process very easy, with no pressure to look at or buy higher priced vehicles. We test drove another vehicle that he thought we may like but we ultimately went with the escape. The day we purchased it we noticed something that would need repairing, we called nils and he had us call the service center to make an appointment. We dropped it off the Monday after we purchased it, they supplied us with a free loaner vehicle. Turns out the transmission was faulty and by Friday we got the car back with a rebuilt transmission at no cost to us. You know what they say about used car salesman but I can promise you that does not apply to Nils or JH Barkau. Here we are almost a month later, and Nils called to check on us & the vehicle to make sure nothing else was wrong. I 10/10 recommend Nils and Barkau as a dealership. They pride themselves on their reputation. My husband and his family have purchased 8-9 vehicles through nils and have always trusted him! More
by Danielson89
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