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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,203 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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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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July 11, 2022
Tim and staff at Cedarville, IL location are friendly and easy to work with! Lots of used cars available! easy to work with! Lots of used cars available! More
by jdochnahl
Employees Worked With
July 09, 2022
I have worked with Tim Border several times now to purchase a used vehicle. He has always made the buying process simple for me and will go out of his way to make sure you have a great buying experien purchase a used vehicle. He has always made the buying process simple for me and will go out of his way to make sure you have a great buying experience. I will use Tim again when I need a vehicle. More
by gcunningham4.gc
July 02, 2022
I would highly recommend JH Barkau and Sons dealership! Not only do they have quality vehicles but their customer service is wonderful. I worked with Tim Border and he is absolutely the best! He truly care Not only do they have quality vehicles but their customer service is wonderful. I worked with Tim Border and he is absolutely the best! He truly cares about your car buying experience and his communication is top notch. I used to hate the car buying experience because I always felt they were just trying to make a sale and Tim was definitely not one of those guys! It made it well worth the 2 hour drive. I love my new Jetta TDI and the experience that came along with purchasing it. More
by brooklynschumann2178
Employees Worked With
July 02, 2022
Nils has now sold me my 5th car. I've always had a great experience with him. He goes above and beyond for us! Highly recommend! I've always had a great experience with him. He goes above and beyond for us! Highly recommend! More
by Tjbrooks1
Employees Worked With
June 26, 2022
Tim border Is one of the true salesman left out there he was very professional, knowledgable about the vehicles I was interested in and best of all he wasn’t trying to push a vehicle on a customer and to m was very professional, knowledgable about the vehicles I was interested in and best of all he wasn’t trying to push a vehicle on a customer and to me that speaks volumes. More
by alspates
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
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
Employees Worked With
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 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
