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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 10, 2021
Tim was very good had to deal with me stressing about it all week and asking a lot of questions the wife loves the van and loved all the cats lol will be back wen I need another car all week and asking a lot of questions the wife loves the van and loved all the cats lol will be back wen I need another car More
by Jordanfager
April 10, 2021
I am very pleased with the service that Tim Border gave me. He connects well with his customers and he is very kind. To anyone who is looking for a reliable car, I recommend Tim Border. He can find the car me. He connects well with his customers and he is very kind. To anyone who is looking for a reliable car, I recommend Tim Border. He can find the car that best suits you and what you pursue. More
by Nehemiah Schroeder
April 08, 2021
Brendon was very helpful and patient during the process. He knew the kind of car I was looking for and had a few options for me to choose from. Great customer service and personality He knew the kind of car I was looking for and had a few options for me to choose from. Great customer service and personality More
by Delquasia Jackson
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Brendon Mayor
April 08, 2021
Everyone was kind and friendly and made me feel comfortable! It made the buying process very easy and not to mention I got a very beautiful car!!!! comfortable! It made the buying process very easy and not to mention I got a very beautiful car!!!! More
by Juliegarcia23
April 07, 2021
They have always treated me with the most of respect they really go out of there way to help. Most of my close relatives have also got cars from Barkau really go out of there way to help. Most of my close relatives have also got cars from Barkau More
by Darlene & Lawrence
April 07, 2021
I had an amazing time working with Tim Border. He helped me find a car that I am absolutely in love with! I would recommend them to anyone! me find a car that I am absolutely in love with! I would recommend them to anyone! More
by Alayna
April 05, 2021
Outstanding customer service. Nils made this car buying experience a breeze. No pressure and was very knowledgeable in the vehicles I was interested in. Highly recommend buying from Barkau. experience a breeze. No pressure and was very knowledgeable in the vehicles I was interested in. Highly recommend buying from Barkau. More
by Melly
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April 03, 2021
we really appreciated how helpful and professional Tim was with us when we bought our 2013 Impala two weeks ago. Thank you very much for everything. was with us when we bought our 2013 Impala two weeks ago. Thank you very much for everything. More
by debsett
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April 03, 2021
Great vehicle. Great price. Great service. It was our second purchase at J. H. Barkau and we will make a third when we're ready again. second purchase at J. H. Barkau and we will make a third when we're ready again. More
by jonkehoe83
April 02, 2021
Thank you for your help getting my new car it was my first time buying a newer vehicle and it was a great first experience. Also mostly thank you Tim for the surprise behind the gas cap! Loved it! first time buying a newer vehicle and it was a great first experience. Also mostly thank you Tim for the surprise behind the gas cap! Loved it! More
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