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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,204 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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April 27, 2021
We worked with Tim he was such a nice guy. Very responsive. Very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend working with Tim and J.H. Barkau & Sons! responsive. Very knowledgeable. We would definitely recommend working with Tim and J.H. Barkau & Sons! More
by cody_crystal2009
Employees Worked With
April 27, 2021
Thankful to Tim for the great service, and taking extra time on a Saturday evening when we spent the day car shopping for my husband. He showed us several vehicles, and went into detail on each one. Him an time on a Saturday evening when we spent the day car shopping for my husband. He showed us several vehicles, and went into detail on each one. Him and the rest of the staff treated us, and our 16 month old daughter well. My husband is happy with his 2014 Toyota camry, and we would definitely purchase from Barkaus again! More
by aswirtjes
April 22, 2021
Staff was so friendly and made me feel at ease! Highly recommend!!! Walked in and Juan listened to what I wanted and showed me the car of my dreams! Adam made the finance process a breeze and kept the moo recommend!!! Walked in and Juan listened to what I wanted and showed me the car of my dreams! Adam made the finance process a breeze and kept the mood light so I would not stress! More
by Nclem8704
April 21, 2021
We went to J.H. Barkau in need of a reliable, affordable car in a bit of a time crunch. They really came through for us. Tim listened to our needs and we are very happy with our purchase. car in a bit of a time crunch. They really came through for us. Tim listened to our needs and we are very happy with our purchase. More
by bl1109
April 20, 2021
Tim was so helpful and pleasant to work with. He listened to everything we were saying and helped me get my jeep. Th you Tim😉 😉 to everything we were saying and helped me get my jeep. Th you Tim😉 😉 More
by eckellicut
April 20, 2021
Great Experience buying the dodge Charger. We were able to do most everything before I even walked into the dealership! Tim as great to deal with! to do most everything before I even walked into the dealership! Tim as great to deal with! More
by alrusnak
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April 19, 2021
I just purchased my third vehicle from this store and they were amazing yet again. Quick, efficient, & always willing to help even when I barley know what I want. Tim makes the entire experience laid bac they were amazing yet again. Quick, efficient, & always willing to help even when I barley know what I want. Tim makes the entire experience laid back and painless. Thank you 🙏 More
by mkbaker917
April 17, 2021
We were told one thing and didn't turn out to be. Just got more expenses! Still having issues and will have to take somewhere else now. Was going to go back for next vehicle but not anymore! got more expenses! Still having issues and will have to take somewhere else now. Was going to go back for next vehicle but not anymore! More
by Tarheelpride23
April 12, 2021
I would recommend Tim to anyone looking to purchase a vehicle. He made the car buying process quick and easy and was very helpful in explaining the features and settings of the car. I am loving my 2019 C vehicle. He made the car buying process quick and easy and was very helpful in explaining the features and settings of the car. I am loving my 2019 Chevrolet Malibu and was pleased with the service provided at JH Barkau & Sons! More
by Haley Leverton
Employees Worked With
April 12, 2021
Tim is always so helpful and makes me feel like his only customer. This is the fourth car I have bought with JH Barkau and the third Tim has sold me. He is just an amazing guy to work with, not the picture customer. This is the fourth car I have bought with JH Barkau and the third Tim has sold me. He is just an amazing guy to work with, not the picture taking...lol! Thanks. More
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