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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
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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July 29, 2021
I’ve been dealing with Barkau motors for 25 years and have always been treated fairly. They stand behind their sale, have an excellent inventory and offer great value. Their family/company is a really as have always been treated fairly. They stand behind their sale, have an excellent inventory and offer great value. Their family/company is a really asset to our region. More
by Rstoc1959
July 29, 2021
Nils took the time to let me try multiple vehicles in the category I was searching for until I found the perfect fit. They stayed within my price range and never made me feel like I needed to do anything out category I was searching for until I found the perfect fit. They stayed within my price range and never made me feel like I needed to do anything outside of my comfort zone. I highly recommend Nils if you need help finding the right car for you! More
by Haley Shores
July 27, 2021
I have purchased 2 used cars from Barkau. The service each time was truthful, complete, and thorough. If you are looking for a used car and want to deal with honest and down to earth people, Barkau sho each time was truthful, complete, and thorough. If you are looking for a used car and want to deal with honest and down to earth people, Barkau should be on your shopping list for a used car. More
by pwlfamily
July 13, 2021
We always get exceptional service with our car salesman Nils Sandstrom at Barkau & Sons. It’s our #1 go to place when shopping for a reliable used car. Thanks so much! Nils Sandstrom at Barkau & Sons. It’s our #1 go to place when shopping for a reliable used car. Thanks so much! More
by SLRios
July 13, 2021
The dealership and workers were very honest and patient, it was an amazing first time buyer experience! 100% would refer this place to a friend. it was an amazing first time buyer experience! 100% would refer this place to a friend. More
by yinsocks12
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Other Employees :
John Bottoms, Javier Castro, JUAN GARDUNO
July 11, 2021
Nils was very helpful, friendly,but professional. We were able to choose the vehicle we wanted from a good selection of cars in our price range. Appreciate his and Barkau's service. able to choose the vehicle we wanted from a good selection of cars in our price range. Appreciate his and Barkau's service. More
by Scott and Liz
July 11, 2021
We thought getting a new car was going to be a long process and didn't expect to go home with a new car the same day. We were looking for a van with more space for our growing family. Nils had minivans process and didn't expect to go home with a new car the same day. We were looking for a van with more space for our growing family. Nils had minivans ready for us to view when we arrived. We love the car! Nils was great! We were in and out! More
by Emily
Employees Worked With
July 08, 2021
Tim was absolutely amazing to work with! Very knowledgeable and wasn’t pushy with me at all. Understanding when I had stuff come up. He knew my expectations and well exceeded them! Finance went s knowledgeable and wasn’t pushy with me at all. Understanding when I had stuff come up. He knew my expectations and well exceeded them! Finance went super smooth too and I didn’t have to go back and forth with them like most dealerships! Thank you for everything!! More
by karney
July 07, 2021
The hospitality is top of the line, evertone there is more friendly than I imagined, they can answer about any question you ask them. Nils Sandstrom was the best dealer we could ask for, he was so freind more friendly than I imagined, they can answer about any question you ask them. Nils Sandstrom was the best dealer we could ask for, he was so freindly and caring of your needs and concerns. 10/10. More
by Connerjordan8147
July 03, 2021
Nils made our car buying experience stress-free and enjoyable. Adam did a great job taking care of our finance needs and had us out the door in no time. We will definitely be coming back for our next v enjoyable. Adam did a great job taking care of our finance needs and had us out the door in no time. We will definitely be coming back for our next vehicle! More
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