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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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April 05, 2022
Genuinely cares and remembers his customers. Very patient with us as we browsed for the perfect vehicle. Great experience! Very patient with us as we browsed for the perfect vehicle. Great experience! More
by krodebaugh
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March 24, 2022
Had some minor repair issues that needed done before purchasing a new vehicle. Adam was great they fixed the problem and delivered the car to me because i lived a hour and a half away. Great customer se purchasing a new vehicle. Adam was great they fixed the problem and delivered the car to me because i lived a hour and a half away. Great customer service! More
by Kerrieweller1978
March 20, 2022
I absolutely couldn’t have asked for a better experience when buying a car. They were friendly, accommodating, and considerate in the most pleasant ways! My family and I drove a couple hours to get here and when buying a car. They were friendly, accommodating, and considerate in the most pleasant ways! My family and I drove a couple hours to get here and we loved petting the cats, enjoying the snacks that were provided to us. Tim is a very sweet and kind person, whom I will definitely go back too! I also plan on bringing other family members here to experience this as well! Ask for Tim! You won’t be disappointed! ❤️ More
by Tayler.kuhlmann56
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March 18, 2022
My experience was very good and I was happy with the outcome and they were very easy to work with and a very satisfied, Tim was a great salesman to work with and it exceeded my expectations, outcome and they were very easy to work with and a very satisfied, Tim was a great salesman to work with and it exceeded my expectations, More
by Oink5
March 10, 2022
Tim Border was a wonderful sales representative. Dealership is wonderful to do business. Would highly recommend!!! Dealership is wonderful to do business. Would highly recommend!!! More
by dahms95
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March 10, 2022
Fast friendly very professional. Got my new mom van and did have to do a trade in could keep my other vehicles. Got my new mom van and did have to do a trade in could keep my other vehicles. More
by nicole601
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March 10, 2022
Tim found us the car we were looking for. It was a good overall experience. It was a good overall experience. More
by susanray8
March 09, 2022
every person that i have dealt with since I have moved to WI has been very helpful to my husband and I. Tim was my last salesperson that got me into my new 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. He was very pleasant to WI has been very helpful to my husband and I. Tim was my last salesperson that got me into my new 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan. He was very pleasant to work with and so was the gentleman that had us sign the paperwork. I would recomend Barkau and sons to all my friends that are in need of a vehicle. My son Ken and his wife Samantha bought a jeep from you down there in Cedarville. They are the kind of people I like to work with good personalities and friendly. More
by dmpkfam
March 06, 2022
My husband found an 03 Excursion here for a great price with low miles. We did a bit of research and put a deposit to hold it. A few days and a flight later, I am signing paperwork with Nils, Chad and Adam with low miles. We did a bit of research and put a deposit to hold it. A few days and a flight later, I am signing paperwork with Nils, Chad and Adam. These guys made the whole process as smooth as silk. 5 stars gentlemen!!! It was definitely worth the 15 hour drive back in our new addition. More
by AC
February 22, 2022
Always a pleasure doing business at Barkau’s and with Nils Sandstrom our salesman. Best used car dealership. Nils Sandstrom our salesman. Best used car dealership. More
by SLRios
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