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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
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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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October 01, 2021
Everything was great love dealing with Tim and everything at Barku was great. Love Barku at Barku was great. Love Barku More
by rbjdl583
Employees Worked With
September 29, 2021
Nils made the purchase very simple and convenient. Thanks for being so accommodating in getting the car bought. We’ll be back again!! for being so accommodating in getting the car bought. We’ll be back again!! More
by Philjr88
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September 28, 2021
No pressure service ..not pushy they will work w you Great people great service highly recommend you Great people great service highly recommend More
by Bigron1978
Employees Worked With
September 26, 2021
I have been a customer of Barkau’s for years. This is my 3rd consecutive car from them. They have always been friendly, and helpful. If the day comes and I need to purchase another car, I’ll be coming back 3rd consecutive car from them. They have always been friendly, and helpful. If the day comes and I need to purchase another car, I’ll be coming back here for sure! More
by Melinda
Employees Worked With
September 23, 2021
Nils was great help finding and selecting the exact vehicle I was looking for. Very quick and easy process. vehicle I was looking for. Very quick and easy process. More
by Nickd2140
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September 20, 2021
Tim was super helpful and made the whole car buying process an easy and pleasant experience. Love my Altima! process an easy and pleasant experience. Love my Altima! More
by Alysse Potter
Employees Worked With
September 18, 2021
Nils has always gone a great job taking care of my family. We appreciate the Barkau team! family. We appreciate the Barkau team! More
by Robynethanheck
Employees Worked With
September 02, 2021
Tim is a very Nice and easy person to work with. Great personality! This was our 1st visit to J.H Barkau &Sons. We were treated like we had been customers for years! Thanks Tim! personality! This was our 1st visit to J.H Barkau &Sons. We were treated like we had been customers for years! Thanks Tim! More
by Scott E
September 02, 2021
Tim was helpful in explaining all the features and functions of my new vehicle. He was very knowledgeable of the car he was selling. Him and all the staff were very welcoming and courteous. And I was functions of my new vehicle. He was very knowledgeable of the car he was selling. Him and all the staff were very welcoming and courteous. And I was most impressed with how speedy the whole process of buying a new car was. More
by natashamorgado
August 30, 2021
Awesome customer service.They made sure I understood everything. It wasn't just about the purchase of a vehicle, Nils recognized me from my job and talked about a few other things. Made me feel like a v everything. It wasn't just about the purchase of a vehicle, Nils recognized me from my job and talked about a few other things. Made me feel like a valued customer. Would definitely give them two thumbs up. More
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