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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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June 22, 2022
I was always in the fence about getting another vehicle. I can’t thank Tim enough for helping me through the process! He made it pretty simple especially when all the vehicles I was interested in were sold! I can’t thank Tim enough for helping me through the process! He made it pretty simple especially when all the vehicles I was interested in were sold! I’m so happy with my purchase! More
by Whitrun97
June 22, 2022
Tim was great to work with! MIttens... his assistant... wasnt much help but Tim got the deal done with no hassle. I didnt feel pressured... got all my questions answered.....an MIttens... his assistant... wasnt much help but Tim got the deal done with no hassle. I didnt feel pressured... got all my questions answered.....and was on my way with a car Im very happy with in no time at all! Thanks Tim! and Mittens! More
by tmgilbert412
June 21, 2022
Feel like we got a fair deal in this horrible market for car buyers. I am out of the norm in that I prefer smaller cars, and we found a nice Kia Soul here. Tim was responsive and helpful. Liked the cat for car buyers. I am out of the norm in that I prefer smaller cars, and we found a nice Kia Soul here. Tim was responsive and helpful. Liked the cat-friendly environment at the showroom. Interesting note: from Madison, WI, both Google Maps and Mapquest think Cedarville is 73 miles. With only a small construction detour, the distance was more like 105 miles. More
by RickFa
June 21, 2022
Great experience nice people, very experienced and great personalities They take there time to explain everything super friendly personalities They take there time to explain everything super friendly More
by tanjak1965
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June 17, 2022
Tim was very helpful as soon as I had inquired online. He sent me a very detailed video of the car and scheduled a time for me to stop in. He had the car all ready to test drive. Everything went easy and He sent me a very detailed video of the car and scheduled a time for me to stop in. He had the car all ready to test drive. Everything went easy and smooth. More
by Anonymous
June 11, 2022
I have always had good service with this dealership. I highly recommend it. Nils was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend it. Nils was a pleasure to work with. More
by Mhoefer1122
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June 11, 2022
They are easy and friendly to work with. They let me take the car to look it over and they were didn't push a sale. I pretty knew what I was looking for and didn't get pushed a different dir They let me take the car to look it over and they were didn't push a sale. I pretty knew what I was looking for and didn't get pushed a different direction. More
by scottfrehner
June 08, 2022
Nils helped us get the right car at the right price. No pressure tactics, no B. S. When we went to pick up the car, detailing wasn’t what was expected, so they fixed that too. Couldn’t ask for a better No pressure tactics, no B. S. When we went to pick up the car, detailing wasn’t what was expected, so they fixed that too. Couldn’t ask for a better first car purchase for our Daughter. Thanks Barkau’s and Nils. More
by chryslerowner
May 23, 2022
Very helpful, I would recommend this dealership. This is my 3rd car from them, my last car I had for more than 10 years. I hope to keep this one just as long! This is my 3rd car from them, my last car I had for more than 10 years. I hope to keep this one just as long! More
by Nls_94
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May 18, 2022
No pressure, accommodating, and overall a pleasant experience compared to Kunes. Y'all ROCK!!! I will definitely recommend you to my friends and family experience compared to Kunes. Y'all ROCK!!! I will definitely recommend you to my friends and family More
by s_gilberto
Employees Worked With
Other Employees :
John Bottoms, Javier Castro, JUAN GARDUNO
