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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,199 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
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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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August 13, 2024
great salesman and owners very pleasant atmosphere would recommend dealership to potential vehicle buyers again would recommend dealership to potential vehicle buyers again More
by angie33
Employees Worked With
August 12, 2024
So far, so good. I have a few body things to take care of yet but, I am sure that Barkau's will be great and remedy them with no problems. This is the second vehicl I have a few body things to take care of yet but, I am sure that Barkau's will be great and remedy them with no problems. This is the second vehicle we have purchased from Tim, if we had not had a good experience with him the first time we never would have came back the second. Great team! More
by bruce.pittluck
August 11, 2024
Tim is GOLD! Treats you like family, is understanding, and helps as much as possible to make things work. This dealership and Tim are not the typical run of the m Treats you like family, is understanding, and helps as much as possible to make things work. This dealership and Tim are not the typical run of the mill car dealerships. They give you space, hear you out, do not push you into something you cannot do. Prices are reasonable and fair. Tim always explains things in a way that we can understand. We will ONLY come to this dealership and will always request Tim. More
by Ashley
August 11, 2024
Excellent service and not pushy. They're their for you! Big shout out to Tim Border! He is very helpful and knowledgeable! We will always request him for any service. They're their for you! Big shout out to Tim Border! He is very helpful and knowledgeable! We will always request him for any service. More
by night_stalker_jr87
August 10, 2024
The team at Barkau automotive in Stockton gave us a good deal on our new 2024 Silverado, and a great trade-in value. They were fabulous to deal with.Thank you,Joe Baker and Zack Tobier deal on our new 2024 Silverado, and a great trade-in value. They were fabulous to deal with.Thank you,Joe Baker and Zack Tobier More
by Tah0663
August 09, 2024
Great customer service they really paid attention to what I wanted I would recommend them they answered all my questions and made me feel like they really wanted my business I wanted I would recommend them they answered all my questions and made me feel like they really wanted my business More
by messenger_brenda
August 08, 2024
Team was amazing with working to get me into a new vehicle! Chief was the first to greet me and the last to send me out! vehicle! Chief was the first to greet me and the last to send me out! More
by vlthill8500
August 08, 2024
Family friendly, reliable, efficient, willing to meet my needs within a reasonable time and cost needs within a reasonable time and cost More
by kristenmk11
Employees Worked With
August 02, 2024
We had a great shopping experience with Tim at J. H. Barkau. No pressure or hassle and Tim was very knowledgeable about the car we were looking at. He even stayed late so we could come check the car o H. Barkau. No pressure or hassle and Tim was very knowledgeable about the car we were looking at. He even stayed late so we could come check the car out a second time to be sure before making a final decision. He followed up the next morning after the purchase to see if we had any questions or concerns. The pre-owned car we bought was super clean, like new. Very impressed with this dealership. More
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