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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,199 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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September 17, 2024
Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic job making car look new again. job making car look new again. More
by Balrog604
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September 04, 2024
Everything went smoothly, all the Employees were nice and friendly. The owner was also involved and he was pleasant. Good place to buy a ride! friendly. The owner was also involved and he was pleasant. Good place to buy a ride! More
by perryhagen
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August 30, 2024
We were able to make our deal quickly and had been given a fair value for our trade-in. They really listened to our concerns and questions a fair value for our trade-in. They really listened to our concerns and questions More
by greywolf863
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August 26, 2024
Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic job making car look new again. job making car look new again. More
by r.stabenow40
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August 26, 2024
Joe was very helpful, not pushy and followed up and did everything he said that he would do. Very happy with the sales experience! everything he said that he would do. Very happy with the sales experience! More
by Jrmuskieman
August 24, 2024
I had a great experience! They were very welcoming and once it came to signing everything they were very thorough with explaining the paperwork. They answered all the question They were very welcoming and once it came to signing everything they were very thorough with explaining the paperwork. They answered all the questions I had as well. Joe was great! he was very nice and accommodating for us! I highly recommend this business. More
by berenicedelgado
August 23, 2024
This dealership is fantastic! This is the third car I purchased from this dealership. They are very reputable, helpful, and engaging. I trust them and would definitely purchase an This is the third car I purchased from this dealership. They are very reputable, helpful, and engaging. I trust them and would definitely purchase another car from them in the future. More
by Sunbeauty6
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August 17, 2024
I was impressed with the professionalism at J. H. Barkau & Sons. Tim Border and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Tim B. was prompt with replying to my inquiries. He was very accommodating H. Barkau & Sons. Tim Border and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Tim B. was prompt with replying to my inquiries. He was very accommodating around our schedule when it came to purchasing a vehicle. I will definitely do business with this dealership again. More
by brian.d.hartog
August 17, 2024
Tim Boarder was the answer to our prayer. After several disappointing and frustrating services from other dealerships, Tim was everything we needed to assist us in finding the perfect vehicle After several disappointing and frustrating services from other dealerships, Tim was everything we needed to assist us in finding the perfect vehicle. He was a pleasure and I will return for his service in the future. I could not have been more pleased and recommend him and JH Barkau to anyone! More
by lydia.clark2578
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August 14, 2024
Hospitality, no pressure, friendly, knowledgable, accommodating! We highly recommend you to shop here. Everyone from Mr. Barkau on down was a pleasure. Thank you for an excellent experience while w accommodating! We highly recommend you to shop here. Everyone from Mr. Barkau on down was a pleasure. Thank you for an excellent experience while we found the vehicle just right for us. More
by Anne Bawinkel
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I don’t remember the man in the business office, but he gets five stars.
