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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,222 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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May 14, 2021
Amazing people, easy to work with and communication was great. Nils was awesome during this experience and I could thank him and Barkau enough. Thanks again! great. Nils was awesome during this experience and I could thank him and Barkau enough. Thanks again! More
by Jcarr21
May 09, 2021
I was having such bad luck in trying to find the right car and the right dealer for me, until I found JH Barkau & Sons! I’ve never bought from a dealer before so this has all been a newer experience for m car and the right dealer for me, until I found JH Barkau & Sons! I’ve never bought from a dealer before so this has all been a newer experience for me. I wasn’t looking for anything too flashy (even though she is a beauty). Just something with low miles and reliability. My salesperson, Tim was a pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure all of my needs were met and more! He also finished about 80% of my paperwork over text, so when I went to take her for a test drive, I was only about 45 mins from driving her off the lot as mine! I am loving my 2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SR. Big thanks to Tim, and all the guys that helped me out today! More
by LouieBuck
May 06, 2021
We recently bought a used car from J H Barkau and Tim Border was our awesome salesman. There was no pressure and he was so knowledgeable about all the cars we chose to look at. He answered all our ques Border was our awesome salesman. There was no pressure and he was so knowledgeable about all the cars we chose to look at. He answered all our questions and after we settled on the car and before we left the lot, he showed us all the features of the car and fixed a seat belt in the back before we noticed anything wrong with it. He wanted us to drive away completely satisfied and we surely did. We would definitely recommend Barkau's and Time Border if your looking for a car. More
by arthursullivansr
May 06, 2021
Nice vehicle! Love working with Nils for over ten years now. Thanks to everyone for another smooth car buying experience. I higher recommend Barkau auto. now. Thanks to everyone for another smooth car buying experience. I higher recommend Barkau auto. More
by Jocefis
May 01, 2021
We had an excellent experience. I would definitely purchase another vehicle from them again. I will recommend J H Barkau & Sons to family and friends. purchase another vehicle from them again. I will recommend J H Barkau & Sons to family and friends. More
by bunniferkay
April 30, 2021
Tim was great with helping me get the car I wanted. He was always available to answer my questions and walk me through the process. He even showed me all the features in my new car. Thanks!! was always available to answer my questions and walk me through the process. He even showed me all the features in my new car. Thanks!! More
by Willow
Employees Worked With
April 29, 2021
Was just going by and decided to stop to see what they had. Nils came out but didn’t pressure me with anything. He showed me this truck and he got the payments right where I needed them. It was a pleasure had. Nils came out but didn’t pressure me with anything. He showed me this truck and he got the payments right where I needed them. It was a pleasure. More
by Tj.moen
Employees Worked With
April 28, 2021
Tim was the ideal person to work with when I was looking for a new-to-me car. I let him know what I was looking for and he made sure I found it. He knew everything about my car and patiently explained what for a new-to-me car. I let him know what I was looking for and he made sure I found it. He knew everything about my car and patiently explained what everything did and answered all my questions expertly. Five stars isn't enough, from now on every time we need a car we're calling Tim Border. More
by Liz R.
Employees Worked With
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
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