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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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August 27, 2022
Thank you Nils for finding the car that fit our needs! All personnel are very friendly! The car was set up before we drove off! All personnel are very friendly! The car was set up before we drove off! More
by jdgroshans
August 26, 2022
Thanks for the great deal. The car is working out perfectly for me. I love it. The car is working out perfectly for me. I love it. More
by Kc
August 25, 2022
The dealership was very welcoming nice staff and was very helpful I highly recommend Tim Border helpful I highly recommend Tim Border More
by loganshadow53
August 25, 2022
Tim was great, he got the job done and he was very nice, I'd recommend him again and to new buyers of cars/trucks. I'd recommend him again and to new buyers of cars/trucks. More
by mthomm
Employees Worked With
August 23, 2022
So far almost everyone we have interacted with has been so kind and helpful. Nils sold me my vehicle and was fantastic with making sure we had what we needed. so kind and helpful. Nils sold me my vehicle and was fantastic with making sure we had what we needed. More
by Mclanetaylor
August 19, 2022
Great guy helped me a lot every one there helped me with any thing I needed . any thing I needed . More
by Shay.schramm
Employees Worked With
August 13, 2022
We just don't shop anywhere else any more! You always give a fair value on trade-ins and we are lucky to have your services so near to us. You always give a fair value on trade-ins and we are lucky to have your services so near to us. More
by Bgusloff
Employees Worked With
August 12, 2022
Thank you Nils for finding a car that suits us! Very easy to operate! Thank you again for getting the car all set up to drive it away and answering out questions! Very easy to operate! Thank you again for getting the car all set up to drive it away and answering out questions! More
by jdgroshans
August 09, 2022
Great deals and helpful staff. The process is simple and our family always has a good experience at Barkau. We gave Tim an idea of what we were looking for and he found us the perf The process is simple and our family always has a good experience at Barkau. We gave Tim an idea of what we were looking for and he found us the perfect car within our budget. More
by Labull3
Employees Worked With
August 05, 2022
Amazing service. Friendly and understanding. I will remain going to them for my transportation needs. Thank you to Nils and everyone at Barkau. Your service and the w Friendly and understanding. I will remain going to them for my transportation needs. Thank you to Nils and everyone at Barkau. Your service and the way you care is genuine and you have definitely helped me get in my dream car. Thank you again. I highly recommend Barkau. Outstanding people and service. More
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