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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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January 10, 2022
Tim found the perfect vehicle for me. Tim handled all the details and had me driving off in my new ride in a couple hours. I am now a proud Jeep owner and look forward to tackling the next snow fall in my 4w details and had me driving off in my new ride in a couple hours. I am now a proud Jeep owner and look forward to tackling the next snow fall in my 4wd. More
by mheddinger
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January 01, 2022
Another excellent experience with barkaus and nils sandstrom. Didn’t take long and we got what we wanted. sandstrom. Didn’t take long and we got what we wanted. More
by Hexx2003
Employees Worked With
December 29, 2021
I find it hard to give star rating as different people made an impact on my visit. Nils was very nice,attentive, and helpful. Others were not. I would be glad to share my experience with Jim or Pat G. If made an impact on my visit. Nils was very nice,attentive, and helpful. Others were not. I would be glad to share my experience with Jim or Pat G. If either is interested. But I will give Nils a five. More
by carolraem
December 21, 2021
As a first-time car-buyer, Nils and the rest at Barkau made my experience smooth and enjoyable! made my experience smooth and enjoyable! More
by Jordan
December 21, 2021
Once again Nils hit it out of the park. This is the 6th vehicle that I've bought from him and Barkau. We'll done. vehicle that I've bought from him and Barkau. We'll done. More
by 70 Camaro
Employees Worked With
December 16, 2021
Thank you so much to Nils and everyone at J. H. Barkau and Sons for their wonderful support and assistance in making my car buying experience such an incredible opportunity. I am very grateful and I love and Sons for their wonderful support and assistance in making my car buying experience such an incredible opportunity. I am very grateful and I love my new vehicle. More
by littlebitofpixiedust
December 14, 2021
Tim did great helping me pick the car for me. Recommended to help fining the car for you! to help fining the car for you! More
by Mariah.gill
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December 12, 2021
Barkau of Cedarville was very helpful and wonderful to work with when purchasing my first car!! work with when purchasing my first car!! More
by rls19
December 08, 2021
I have worked with Barkau before a couple of times and have always had a good experience with them. They sell quality cars and work with their customers. Best place to buy new or used cars. have always had a good experience with them. They sell quality cars and work with their customers. Best place to buy new or used cars. More
by Tkurth2012
December 07, 2021
Great Cars and Great Service. I bought an Escape back in 2019 and sadly hit a deer and it was a total loss. Once i got everything from my insurance they got all the paperwork ready in less than 2 hours befo 2019 and sadly hit a deer and it was a total loss. Once i got everything from my insurance they got all the paperwork ready in less than 2 hours before I even arrived. More
by Yaqub Daughenbaugh
