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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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November 20, 2020
Amazing selection of vehicles. Iwas looking for a cargo van to haul my dirt bikes. They had several on the lot. Pleasant surprise as most dealers don't. van to haul my dirt bikes. They had several on the lot. Pleasant surprise as most dealers don't. More
by Ken S.
November 02, 2020
This is our second vehicle we have purchased from this dealership as well as having Nils Sandstrom assist us. It is a 7 hour trip for us and we have never been more satisfied with the experience and assis dealership as well as having Nils Sandstrom assist us. It is a 7 hour trip for us and we have never been more satisfied with the experience and assistance from Nils. We love our new car and will be back when we are ready for another new car! More
by Candee_hall
October 22, 2020
Easy to do business with, even with COVID restrictions. A good website that is easy to navigate to search for potential vehicles. Then a no pressure/no hassle process to make the deal happen. 👍👍👍 good website that is easy to navigate to search for potential vehicles. Then a no pressure/no hassle process to make the deal happen. 👍👍👍 More
by dbessert
Employees Worked With
October 20, 2020
Tim was easy to work with. We appreciated having all of the paperwork ready to go when we got there and the ease of completing our purchase. The vehicle was better than we expected and priced similar to ve the paperwork ready to go when we got there and the ease of completing our purchase. The vehicle was better than we expected and priced similar to vehicles at other dealerships that were not as nice. More
by Matt and Jackie
Employees Worked With
October 13, 2020
Since meeting Tim Border we have recommended his expert, friendly services to some of our friends. He goes beyond what is expected to make his customers happy and we like him. He's a nice guy! During ou friendly services to some of our friends. He goes beyond what is expected to make his customers happy and we like him. He's a nice guy! During our final orientation to the car on that day we bought it, the Blue Tooth wasn't working so we couldn't 'pair' our cell phones. After trying several times to pair the phones, Tim suggested that the module probably needed replacing, And, so it was. He arranged for service to replace the module and today he personally delivered the car and helped us pair our phones before leaving, We came to Cedarville because we needed a used but nice 2nd vehicle and had been looking through numerous lots in Rockford with no success. By the end of that first visit we drove away with what seems to be a perfect fit for us. A special 'THANK YOU TIM'! More
by Mkr45
Employees Worked With
October 12, 2020
Tim was quick to answer all my questions with integrity and made the transaction a very smooth one. The dealership had the vehicle immaculately cleaned and polished and Tim even delivered it to northern Wi and made the transaction a very smooth one. The dealership had the vehicle immaculately cleaned and polished and Tim even delivered it to northern Wisconsin personal ly, Thank you all! More
by Omdtom
Employees Worked With
October 10, 2020
This is the 2nd vehicle we have purchased from Nils and we couldn't be happier with the entire buying process. We will definitely be back when we need another car and we will send our friends! we couldn't be happier with the entire buying process. We will definitely be back when we need another car and we will send our friends! More
by Heather Lill
October 04, 2020
Nils was amazing to work with. He let me pick the cars I thought I would like and I finally found the perfect car. I couldn’t be happier! thought I would like and I finally found the perfect car. I couldn’t be happier! More
by Christina Schubert
October 01, 2020
We had the absolute best customer service! I drove by the lot, saw a car I loved. I emailed Barkaus and they responded immediately. The car i loved wasn't ready for sale yet but they made sure it was r the lot, saw a car I loved. I emailed Barkaus and they responded immediately. The car i loved wasn't ready for sale yet but they made sure it was ready by the time we came to look. We will definitely be back when we are in need of another vehicle!! More
by Kjoy15
September 20, 2020
I've been buying cars from Barkau's forever. Nils Sandstorm is always patient and takes the time to make sure we are getting what we want. Chad worked with me to get the best possible rates we could. Sandstorm is always patient and takes the time to make sure we are getting what we want. Chad worked with me to get the best possible rates we could. More
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