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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
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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 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 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 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
by A.Lizer
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
Employees Worked With
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
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