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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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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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August 24, 2021
I recently purchased my 2nd car from Barkau & Sons. My experience with Tim Border was pleasant from start to finish. He helped me sort through the reasons For/Against the several cars I was interested in experience with Tim Border was pleasant from start to finish. He helped me sort through the reasons For/Against the several cars I was interested in until I (finally) made up my mind. He even synced my phone - which might not sound like much to anyone under 60, but was a lifesaver for this technophobe! I'd highly recommend him if you're looking for someone to HELP you buy a car instead of someone who just wants to SELL you one... There's a difference! More
by marileeodendahl
Employees Worked With
August 21, 2021
Nils was very helpful and knew what he was doing. Nils also had a good personality thought he did a good and would recommend him also had a good personality thought he did a good and would recommend him More
by Ldfoot5
August 15, 2021
Nils is honest, personable, and knowledgeable. He made sure we had the opportunity to see and test drive vehicles that fit the need and budget my daughter was searching for. Then took as much time as we sure we had the opportunity to see and test drive vehicles that fit the need and budget my daughter was searching for. Then took as much time as we needed to answer any questions and review features and functions of the vehicle. Thank you Nils! More
by dorshores
August 10, 2021
We love our new car. The salesman, Tim Border, was so nice and not pushy at all. He took a lot of time explaining all the new features and said if we needed help, he would walk us thru it. Which was a re nice and not pushy at all. He took a lot of time explaining all the new features and said if we needed help, he would walk us thru it. Which was a relief for us old foggies! The other staff people were very friendly also. The place was neat and clean, too. A pleasure doing business with Barkau. More
by catzwoman362
August 07, 2021
Nils was an amazing help. He accommodated all our needs. He helped every step of the way! He is such a friendly salesman and cares. That k you Nils and Barkau He helped every step of the way! He is such a friendly salesman and cares. That k you Nils and Barkau More
by Stephanielutz
Employees Worked With
August 06, 2021
Tim was very professional and friendly! He did an amazing job assisting in finding the perfect car in our price range! I will be recommending J.H Barkou to any friends looking for a new vehicle. job assisting in finding the perfect car in our price range! I will be recommending J.H Barkou to any friends looking for a new vehicle. More
by kaylaniedermeier
August 05, 2021
Can always count on Niles to get the best deal & service for our needs. Thanks Niles The Schaney Family!! We depend on Barkau's for our vehicles. for our needs. Thanks Niles The Schaney Family!! We depend on Barkau's for our vehicles. More
by daslpn95
July 31, 2021
Fast to ask if we needed help , very friendly and family oriented and willing to fill our needs , this was our 2nd car from here and won’t be our last oriented and willing to fill our needs , this was our 2nd car from here and won’t be our last More
by Shakeyzone
Employees Worked With
July 31, 2021
I bought my first car with them, super fast and easy! I got exactly what I asked for. They were the kindest people! The staff is amazing! got exactly what I asked for. They were the kindest people! The staff is amazing! More
by andrea.smola
July 30, 2021
Nels was great to work with as always. I have bought several vehicles from the house before. But we do not care for the finance manager several vehicles from the house before. But we do not care for the finance manager More
by dimmick
