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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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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
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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
by Bbiesiada
May 27, 2021
Had an absolutely wonderful experience with Tim we have bought all our vehicles from barkau! Love our new silverado! Our daughter who is in the military purchased her first car from Tim as well and the exp bought all our vehicles from barkau! Love our new silverado! Our daughter who is in the military purchased her first car from Tim as well and the experience was great so we chose to work with him too. We have had nothing but great experiences with all our vehicles from barkau which we still currently have 3 we drive More
by loringflooring
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May 24, 2021
Great experience from beginning to end. Tim was amazing!! Friendly helpful thought of every detail. Even found awesome surprises in car a week later! Thanks for a car buying experience I will never forget:-) Friendly helpful thought of every detail. Even found awesome surprises in car a week later! Thanks for a car buying experience I will never forget:-) More
by Marla.Farias8711
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Detail guy was also great. Sorry didn’t have his name.
May 20, 2021
Great place with great people! They make it super easy on you and work with you to get you what you want. Great first car experience! 10/10 you and work with you to get you what you want. Great first car experience! 10/10 More
by csikk
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May 19, 2021
We worked with Tim Border to help our son make his first car purchase. Tim went out of his way to make sure we got to look at the cars that we wanted to look at. He was very professional and relatable and n car purchase. Tim went out of his way to make sure we got to look at the cars that we wanted to look at. He was very professional and relatable and never pushy. He was also very responsive to questions that we had. We would highly recommend working with Tim and the JH Barkau team! More
by julieivanuck
May 15, 2021
Highly recommend. Just purchased a used mini van from Tim B. at Barkau in Cedarville. Stand up guy, this is the second vehicle I have purchased from this dealership, and I have always been happy with th Tim B. at Barkau in Cedarville. Stand up guy, this is the second vehicle I have purchased from this dealership, and I have always been happy with the service and top quality used vehicles. If you need a car, go see Tim. More
by mjmilam79
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