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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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December 10, 2022
Very friendly and easy to work with they made my buying experience fun and easy experience fun and easy More
by Wachlin74
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December 09, 2022
Tim and his team were able to get me a car quickly and easily. I highly recommend them! easily. I highly recommend them! More
by KJLane
December 08, 2022
The dealership was very good. And Tim was very helpful. And the car is very good. And Tim was very helpful. And the car is very good. More
by stott.christian03
December 08, 2022
Barkau's was great to deal with, and Nils was awesome. Chad in the finance office had all the paperwork ready for me to sign and the car was detailed and ready to go. The whole process took less than an h Chad in the finance office had all the paperwork ready for me to sign and the car was detailed and ready to go. The whole process took less than an hour. This is a great dealership to do business with, and I recommend Nils for straight forward dealing. Kudos to all at Barkau in Cedarville. More
by a.scudder
November 29, 2022
Tim Border was the best car salesmen that I have encountered in a long time, No pressure No hassle and such a nice guy to deal with. made our car buying experience pain free. We just happened to sto encountered in a long time, No pressure No hassle and such a nice guy to deal with. made our car buying experience pain free. We just happened to stop in going to a different dealership and walked out very happy with a Chevy More
by ssweeney1969
November 19, 2022
This was easily the most hassle free car buying experience that we've ever had. Tim was great, the customer service was hassle free and we would recommend Barkau and Tim if you are considering purc experience that we've ever had. Tim was great, the customer service was hassle free and we would recommend Barkau and Tim if you are considering purchasing a vehicle More
by mjpeck14
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November 18, 2022
They were very helpful in getting a new vehicle. Trying out different vehicles to find the right one. Trying out different vehicles to find the right one. More
by jmr2861
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November 14, 2022
Tim was great! This was the easiest car buying experience we’ve ever hard. Thank you. This was the easiest car buying experience we’ve ever hard. Thank you. More
by andrea.peck
November 11, 2022
Nils and the team at Barkau are always great to work with. Best used car dealership in the area. with. Best used car dealership in the area. More
by SLRios
November 09, 2022
My experience with JH Barkau & Sons, in Cedarville, was amazing! My sales person ,Tim Border, was very friendly, and helpful. Answer all my questions and took the time to walk me through what all the kno amazing! My sales person ,Tim Border, was very friendly, and helpful. Answer all my questions and took the time to walk me through what all the knobs and buttons were. Even when I went back the next day he was right there to answer one question I had. I definitely would highly recommend JH Barkau & Son’s in Cedarville. Ask for Tim Border, he’s one of best. Love my new ride. More
by schellsum
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Amy, she helped us navigate to the sales floor. Since we came through the back door.
