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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,222 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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April 21, 2023
we have purchased several vehicles from Nils and have always been very pleased! fair trade in and this time as always love te new vehicle. Thank you Nils!!! always been very pleased! fair trade in and this time as always love te new vehicle. Thank you Nils!!! More
by ronprov
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April 21, 2023
Very nice buying experience with J. H. Barqua & Sons today. Fair trade offers and prices. Tim Border and Chad were great to deal with. Definitely recommend. H. Barqua & Sons today. Fair trade offers and prices. Tim Border and Chad were great to deal with. Definitely recommend. More
by stevepulera
April 12, 2023
I stressed myself out over buying EXACTLY what I wanted. Tim worked on letting me know immediately when what I wanted came in. Then he worked his magic on selling me the car, flawlessly. It was the easiest Tim worked on letting me know immediately when what I wanted came in. Then he worked his magic on selling me the car, flawlessly. It was the easiest experience I've ever had. I have been recommending Tim to everyone I know the last couple of days. Super professional, amazingly nice, and just plain genuine. Fantastic experience!! Thank you so much!! More
by jtrimble72
April 06, 2023
Tim was great to work with. He wasn't pushy and was able to find us exactly what we were looking for. We called him about a week after we had purchased our truck because a brak He wasn't pushy and was able to find us exactly what we were looking for. We called him about a week after we had purchased our truck because a brake light had gone out and he got us in right away so that it could be fixed. We will definitely be recommending him to our family and friends. More
by rod-tam2191
April 05, 2023
Tim at Barkau is great! I got a car in 2019 that was recently totaled, contacted Tim he was a great help and understanding. He explained my situation to the bank and got me I got a car in 2019 that was recently totaled, contacted Tim he was a great help and understanding. He explained my situation to the bank and got me in a new car very quick, I appreciate him and will never go to anyone else for a car!! Thanks again Tim 🙂 More
by nakitamartinez416
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April 03, 2023
Dylan was a great salesman that helped me find the perfect truck. The team at barkau in Stockton made sure everything went smoothly. I love my new truck! perfect truck. The team at barkau in Stockton made sure everything went smoothly. I love my new truck! More
by derrickquick1
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March 30, 2023
They were very kind and helpful in helping me get a car. I wanted one 2 yrs older and I got one 2 yrs newer for around the same price. They were great at helping find something for me and my family. It's mu I wanted one 2 yrs older and I got one 2 yrs newer for around the same price. They were great at helping find something for me and my family. It's much appreciated!! 🙂 More
by $Alyssa123
March 26, 2023
Thank you, Tim, for your friendly and knowledgeable service. We enjoy our van and look forward to using it for many years to come. J.H. Barkau and Sons have a great selection and good prices. We'll be service. We enjoy our van and look forward to using it for many years to come. J.H. Barkau and Sons have a great selection and good prices. We'll be back when the time comes to replace our other vehicle. More
by mpmarrandino
March 26, 2023
My over all experience at Barkau was pretty good. Tim was very helpful, and right to the point. I wanted to get in and get out and everyone made it very quick! Tim was very helpful, and right to the point. I wanted to get in and get out and everyone made it very quick! More
by tmnolan89
March 25, 2023
I went to this dealership hoping to find a reliable car that was low maintenance, unlike my last car from Fox Lake that was in and out of the shop every month. I was nervous, as this was my first big purch that was low maintenance, unlike my last car from Fox Lake that was in and out of the shop every month. I was nervous, as this was my first big purchase and I had no idea what type of vehicle I was looking for. Korey Korosec was the sales representative who helped find the perfect car for me. He was very knowledgeable about all the cars at the dealership and once he had an idea of the cars I was interested in, he knew exactly what car was the best match for me, even when I didn’t! Korey’s social skills, patience, and kindness made buying a car a smooth and easy experience for me. I now recommend him to all of my family, friends, and coworkers who are looking for a vehicle! More
by aalyse
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