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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
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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 20, 2020
Meeting Nils was the best thing that could have happened to bring a means to the end of a long tedious search. He was patient, kind and very knowledgeable. He didn't try to pressure me into buying anything to bring a means to the end of a long tedious search. He was patient, kind and very knowledgeable. He didn't try to pressure me into buying anything I didn't want and kept focus on what I needed. Mr. Barkau had a hand in making this a great day. He was courteous and accommodating and I could not have been happier with my experience. Thank you for helping me along with my new beginnings. I highly recommend Nils at JH Barkau and Sons for a great car buying adventure. More
by nh2355
Employees Worked With
August 09, 2020
Great experience from start to finish. Nils was very helpful and friendly. Went in with a truck in mind and they helped me find a newer, lower mileage truck within my budget without making me feel press helpful and friendly. Went in with a truck in mind and they helped me find a newer, lower mileage truck within my budget without making me feel pressured. More
by twaller1107
July 31, 2020
Nils was very helpful finding the kind of car i wanted and meeting my requirements. They also met my requirements on how much i wanted to pay each month. He was also very knowledgeable of the extra techno and meeting my requirements. They also met my requirements on how much i wanted to pay each month. He was also very knowledgeable of the extra technology on the car. More
by Terriholmes.th
Employees Worked With
July 24, 2020
This was a very nice dealership to work with! This was a very nice dealership to work with. The whole process went smoothly. Tim Border was a EXCELLENT salesperson, and worked hard to assist us. This was a very nice dealership to work with. The whole process went smoothly. Tim Border was a EXCELLENT salesperson, and worked hard to assist us. Thank you. More
by Gardens
Employees Worked With
July 21, 2020
Totally amazing. Nils went above and beyond helping us find the perfect car at the price we need. Cant thank him enough for everything he has done for us find the perfect car at the price we need. Cant thank him enough for everything he has done for us More
by Bubba112
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July 18, 2020
What a pleasure doing business with Nils Sandstrom at J. H. Barkau & Sons. It made the trip from Geneseo worth it! We are so happy with our purchase. H. Barkau & Sons. It made the trip from Geneseo worth it! We are so happy with our purchase. More
by mrswest314
July 10, 2020
Barkau is a great place to buy a car or truck! My whole family buys from them. Plus Nils is a great salesman and person. family buys from them. Plus Nils is a great salesman and person. More
by tom.argue
July 09, 2020
Wonderful customer service Zach and Adam were both wonderful to work with -- very friendly, knowledgeable, and they went out of their way to find the perfect vehicle and financi Zach and Adam were both wonderful to work with -- very friendly, knowledgeable, and they went out of their way to find the perfect vehicle and financing for our needs. Highly recommended! More
by Nik
July 08, 2020
Nils and Barkau are the best.!!!!! I have never been to a dealership quite like Baukau. Nils took such good care of me in purchasing my car and Chad did all my paper work like a maste I have never been to a dealership quite like Baukau. Nils took such good care of me in purchasing my car and Chad did all my paper work like a master. These are very professional, friendly people. It was hard for me to make the decision to give up my Silver Baby but I am so happy with my Kia. And I know I am gonna have a long and happy relationship with my Kia ,Nils and Barkau. Thank you all. More
by Nanam2
June 28, 2020
We have worked with Nils on four auto purchases over the last 20 years. Highly recommend him and Barkau. Prices are always competitive and always a large selection. last 20 years. Highly recommend him and Barkau. Prices are always competitive and always a large selection. More
by Paul
