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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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February 02, 2022
Nils has always been the best to work with. Always treats us like family and ensures a smooth process throughout it all. Our family has loved working with his through the years. Thank you for all that you do us like family and ensures a smooth process throughout it all. Our family has loved working with his through the years. Thank you for all that you do!! More
by c.lomas4487
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January 28, 2022
I had a great experience with Tim. I got a affordable car fast and full of gas. Thanks Tim. fast and full of gas. Thanks Tim. More
by randy.lincicum
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January 27, 2022
This was my first time buying a car and Timothy was really patient and helpful with answering any questions. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. really patient and helpful with answering any questions. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and family. More
by Castillo_l02
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January 21, 2022
One of the best dealerships in the county will be coming back in the future back in the future More
by Meinertangie97
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January 11, 2022
Tim was fantastic! He was referred to me by a friend and I will be referring him to others as well. I will be referring him to others as well. More
by brandimumin
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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
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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
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