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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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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
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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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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 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 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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February 15, 2022
Tim was very inviting, and helped me get into a car I wanted! He didn’t pressure me into anything and was very understanding and patient. Thanks so much Tim! wanted! He didn’t pressure me into anything and was very understanding and patient. Thanks so much Tim! More
by giddyup4020
February 13, 2022
Excellent agent is so helpful and nice person ,if my friends needs cars I will recomend this place thank you very much Tim border friends needs cars I will recomend this place thank you very much Tim border More
by mrrscruffett
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February 10, 2022
For the first time I actually enjoyed shopping for a car. Tim Border was the best. Actually listened to what we needed. Listen to what we had to spend. Then showed us a selection that met our needs. Absolu Tim Border was the best. Actually listened to what we needed. Listen to what we had to spend. Then showed us a selection that met our needs. Absolutely no pressure. If you need a good used car this is the place to go. Ask for tim More
by Eric
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February 08, 2022
Our family has been buying cars from Barkau for many years. We are never disappointed with them. Nils, even when busy with other customers, makes sure that we feel welcome and goes the extra mile. We wi years. We are never disappointed with them. Nils, even when busy with other customers, makes sure that we feel welcome and goes the extra mile. We will always recommend getting a vehicle from here. More
by Deansman2005
Employees Worked With
February 06, 2022
Nils and his team were great to work with. They stayed late (after closing) to get me the best deal possible. I would definitely recommend this dealership. Thanks Nils. late (after closing) to get me the best deal possible. I would definitely recommend this dealership. Thanks Nils. More
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