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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
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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November 20, 2021
My experience purchasing this car was top notch. A month of frustration car shopping sent me to the internet where I discovered the Barkau dealership. Tim Border was excellent in his responsiveness and foll of frustration car shopping sent me to the internet where I discovered the Barkau dealership. Tim Border was excellent in his responsiveness and followed up through texts to ensure all of our questions were answered. Very pleased with the car and would gladly recommend J H Barkau and Tim Border to anyone. More
by prufrock9
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November 16, 2021
Nils is the best around. He goes above and beyond for his customers! Do yourselves a favor and go see him today! customers! Do yourselves a favor and go see him today! More
by bpals63
November 15, 2021
Most hassle free car purchase we've ever made! Highly recommend Barkau Motors and Nils Sandstorm! recommend Barkau Motors and Nils Sandstorm! More
by thomasadanielson3862
Employees Worked With
November 10, 2021
Painless and quick car purchase. I knew the one I wanted and Tim Border had me out the door with it in about an hour. Couldn't have been easier. Very pleasant experience, and kudos for adopting Mittens! and Tim Border had me out the door with it in about an hour. Couldn't have been easier. Very pleasant experience, and kudos for adopting Mittens! More
by keswitzer
November 09, 2021
Very nice and willing to work with you to get the car you want. Nils and everyone else greeted us with a smile. The transaction process was smooth. Thank you! want. Nils and everyone else greeted us with a smile. The transaction process was smooth. Thank you! More
by Heyer99
November 08, 2021
We wee very pleased with our whole experience. Everyone was knowledgeable and friendly without being high pressure. was knowledgeable and friendly without being high pressure. More
by lauriekleparski
November 05, 2021
I'm a repeat customer because of the great service offered by Tim Border and JH Barkau & Sons! Easy, quick, and I get exactly what I want every time! offered by Tim Border and JH Barkau & Sons! Easy, quick, and I get exactly what I want every time! More
by elliekone
November 02, 2021
They are an awesome place to purchase a reliable and affordable vehicle. I’ve purchased almost all of my vehicles from them since I was in high school. affordable vehicle. I’ve purchased almost all of my vehicles from them since I was in high school. More
by JDBL1212
October 27, 2021
Highly recommend this dealership. Tim Border was a real pleasure to work with and we found the perfect car for my needs. Buying a car from the dealership and Tim was such a pleasant experience I would defi pleasure to work with and we found the perfect car for my needs. Buying a car from the dealership and Tim was such a pleasant experience I would definitely go right back to them if I need another car. More
by lkalal58
October 27, 2021
We love Barkau! They listen to what we want and deliver just that and it was such a quick experience! They worked directly with our bank and made the process even smoothie! Thanks Nils and Chad for working just that and it was such a quick experience! They worked directly with our bank and made the process even smoothie! Thanks Nils and Chad for working with us and getting us in the best vehicle for us! More
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