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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,202 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 26, 2023
I had a good experience buying my truck from Tim Border. I appreciate that the dealership put new tires on the truck and even filled the tank for me. I have never had a dealership go the extra mile like t I appreciate that the dealership put new tires on the truck and even filled the tank for me. I have never had a dealership go the extra mile like that before. More
by Jeff
January 23, 2023
Excellent experience with the purchase of this vehicle. We drove over 3 hours to look at the Expedition and they went above and beyond to help us get it home same day when our financing was hung up on our We drove over 3 hours to look at the Expedition and they went above and beyond to help us get it home same day when our financing was hung up on our end. Would strongly recommend them for your next purchase. We will be back! More
by rse3543
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December 22, 2022
I had a great experience purchasing this vehicle from Tim Border. Search him out when looking to buy a used vehicle. I drove over 100 miles to look at this truck and it was exactly as Tim described to me - Border. Search him out when looking to buy a used vehicle. I drove over 100 miles to look at this truck and it was exactly as Tim described to me - I had spent days driving to local lots, being told a truck was solid, only to arrive and find it was a poor description-not this time!! Tim will get the first call the next time I am looking to buy a used vehicle!! He spent time after the sale to show me how to use all of the "bells and whistles". I was tired of the used car buying experience and Tim was the exception to the rule. I appreciated that!! More
by Brad C.
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December 13, 2022
We found the perfect vehicle here and Tim helped us get the deal of a century!!!! Tim was amazing at making sure our vehicle was cleaned up, fresh battery, warrantied for 3 months and detailed upon pick u the deal of a century!!!! Tim was amazing at making sure our vehicle was cleaned up, fresh battery, warrantied for 3 months and detailed upon pick up. We couldn't have asked for a better salesman to help is with our new purchase. Tim definitely cares about his customers and made our day ❤️ Thanks for everything Tim and if we ever need to replace a vehicle, we will be stopping in to see you again!!! More
by greenwaldamy
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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
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
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
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
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