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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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July 01, 2021
Hands down, Tim Border’s service was an experience we will always remember! He is like no other. He is personable. He relates. Tim listened to what we needed to get done and he delivered on making it hap will always remember! He is like no other. He is personable. He relates. Tim listened to what we needed to get done and he delivered on making it happen for my family, he and his team. He is a clever kind of guy! I do not think this review does him justice to be honest! My family and I say thank you, we will remember you when we think of car sales and great experience! Going strong since 1952! More
by royalhouse1416
June 28, 2021
Nils is great. He’s friendly, knowledgeable and responsive. You couldn’t ask for a better salesman. Always ask for Nils for your car needs at Barkau! responsive. You couldn’t ask for a better salesman. Always ask for Nils for your car needs at Barkau! More
by Stmdr5
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June 28, 2021
June 22, 2021
The Barkau's and Nils are always great to work with. Nil's always goes out of his way to help you find the vehicle you are looking for. Nil's always goes out of his way to help you find the vehicle you are looking for. More
by Happy buyer
June 15, 2021
Tim was very helpful in helping me get into my new-to-me vehicle. Very quick and clear communication. Very smooth transaction. I would work with him (and Barkau) again if I find myself in the market. vehicle. Very quick and clear communication. Very smooth transaction. I would work with him (and Barkau) again if I find myself in the market. More
by bradley.krueger
Employees Worked With
June 15, 2021
We have always had a great experience here. Tim is 100% the best around! He goes above and beyond to make sure you are leaving with what you truly want. Purchasing my second equinox from him was quick and the best around! He goes above and beyond to make sure you are leaving with what you truly want. Purchasing my second equinox from him was quick and easy!!! Thanks Tim for your amazing customer service. We will be back to see you for a truck soon!!! More
by Jenmp
June 12, 2021
Nails worked with us from the internet interest of the car all the way through signing papers. Very professional and not pushy. Thank you Nils! car all the way through signing papers. Very professional and not pushy. Thank you Nils! More
by Mark
June 05, 2021
I came in pre approved, new what I wanted they got me in my van for a test drive and I had my van and drove away in about 2hours time!! my van for a test drive and I had my van and drove away in about 2hours time!! More
by Staci
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June 02, 2021
After months of searching for the perfect truck for me and my family - I came upon this dealership. I was blown away by the customer service provided by Tim! He was helpful in keeping in touch with me abo and my family - I came upon this dealership. I was blown away by the customer service provided by Tim! He was helpful in keeping in touch with me about availability of the truck. At the end of the day the deal was too good to pass up! Thanks to Tim and the people at J H Barkau! More
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