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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,205 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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February 26, 2021
I was pleased that when we went to close the deal there were no surprises. Nils worked really hard to understand what we needed and was very easy to deal with. were no surprises. Nils worked really hard to understand what we needed and was very easy to deal with. More
by Christopher
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February 24, 2021
Everything about working with Tim was very smooth and easy. We met and discussed the car and 2 days later it was in my driveway, with nothing but professionalism. easy. We met and discussed the car and 2 days later it was in my driveway, with nothing but professionalism. More
by h.kampas
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February 22, 2021
Tim was great! Tim worked hard to answer my questions and take the time to find a vehicle after the one we were dealing with was sold. take the time to find a vehicle after the one we were dealing with was sold. More
by Travis
February 22, 2021
Called this morning about a car and then drove to look at it, it was all warmed up and snow off. Test drove and loved it, then started the process of getting financing. We had no real credit line but these m it, it was all warmed up and snow off. Test drove and loved it, then started the process of getting financing. We had no real credit line but these men worked hard to get us credit, and we drove home with this car the same day thanks to Tim and the rest. Very nice to work with and what a great selection. They are even coming to pick up the one we traded in! Thanks so much!! More
by Klhonlyme
February 20, 2021
So happy with my 2018 Ford Escape! Tim is always very helpful and kind. I enjoy doing business with him and appreciate all his help! helpful and kind. I enjoy doing business with him and appreciate all his help! More
by gustasond17
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February 16, 2021
I loved that Tim was able to help me find the right vehicle for my daughter and I!!! It is a lot my safer to travel in now in snow!!!!! Thank you a lot vehicle for my daughter and I!!! It is a lot my safer to travel in now in snow!!!!! Thank you a lot More
by danyelbrandt97
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February 10, 2021
I had a wonderful experience! I will recommend them to everyone and I will come back for my next vehicle! The people here care about what you are looking for and they are amazing to work with. Thank you! everyone and I will come back for my next vehicle! The people here care about what you are looking for and they are amazing to work with. Thank you! More
by calsea.garbe
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February 02, 2021
They were very easy to work with, they answered all questions asked and they did not push us to finance with them when we told them we already had financing taken care of. questions asked and they did not push us to finance with them when we told them we already had financing taken care of. More
by hjharrison5
February 01, 2021
I loved their selection and loved the 2 cars that Nils picked out fir me to drive! Love the deal we made, the Barkau family has been great to us and our family members! Love Love Love my 2018 Grand Cherok picked out fir me to drive! Love the deal we made, the Barkau family has been great to us and our family members! Love Love Love my 2018 Grand Cherokee: low miles, 4wd, perfect color, leather and heated seats and steering wheel. This will make our retirement travels perfect! when my husband is ready to trade his Dodge Ram in, he’ll be coming to Barkaus, but he still loves it. It was another great fit Nils picked out fir him! Thank you Rosemary! More
by Mike & Rosie Feldmann
January 31, 2021
JH Barkau and Tim Border were recommended to me by my sister-in-law and brother. Tim was very knowledgeable and had great suggestions based on what I was looking for. I look forward to enjoying my new ca sister-in-law and brother. Tim was very knowledgeable and had great suggestions based on what I was looking for. I look forward to enjoying my new car!! I will definitely be referring friends and family to JH Barkau and Tim Border in Cedarville!! More
by Stephanie
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