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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,206 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 21, 2019
Amazing service I had such a great experience working with Tim Border. They found the vehicle that I wanted in no time at all. Absolutely recommend going in and seein I had such a great experience working with Tim Border. They found the vehicle that I wanted in no time at all. Absolutely recommend going in and seeing what they can do for you. Thanks again for everything More
by Tgrimm921
Employees Worked With
February 20, 2019
I am very happy This was a great experience and i appreciate all the help i got. I am vey happy with my new purchases. Thank you Barkua! Have a good day! This was a great experience and i appreciate all the help i got. I am vey happy with my new purchases. Thank you Barkua! Have a good day! More
by J.baldwin
February 16, 2019
Great experience Me and my wife just purchased a 2012 traverse from Erick he was great really listen to what we needed and did everything he could do to make sure he g Me and my wife just purchased a 2012 traverse from Erick he was great really listen to what we needed and did everything he could do to make sure he got us what we where looking for went above and beyond well do business with them again best buying experience I have every had no pressure would recommend to anyone looking for a new car More
by Joe michels
February 13, 2019
Courteous and professional We've used this team of employees several times in the past and will gladly do so again if and if needed. A very good team to work with. We've used this team of employees several times in the past and will gladly do so again if and if needed. A very good team to work with. More
by 2063 hillsdown
February 12, 2019
Great people to work with! It was such a pleasure and honor to work with someone like Tim. He made us feel like he truly cared about what we needed and wanted in a vehicle. Best It was such a pleasure and honor to work with someone like Tim. He made us feel like he truly cared about what we needed and wanted in a vehicle. Best experience I have ever had with a car buying experience. I would recommend Tim to anyone that need help with buying a vehicle. Great work! More
by Bell2018
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February 06, 2019
GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE Nils was very accommodating to our schedule. We came on a cold snowy night, and the Subaru was pulled in the garage where we could see it in a warm an Nils was very accommodating to our schedule. We came on a cold snowy night, and the Subaru was pulled in the garage where we could see it in a warm and bright environment. He was more than willing to let us test drive it even on the snow covered roads. More
by Mary
January 15, 2019
Erick was WONDERFUL! Purchased my 5th vehicle today from Barkau! I had a wonderful experience! They are always helpful and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you dr Purchased my 5th vehicle today from Barkau! I had a wonderful experience! They are always helpful and willing to go the extra mile to make sure you drive home in what you want. Erick was very professional and very helpful. Walked us through the process step by step. Hands down a GREAT experience and very excited for my new 2017 Chevy Trax! More
by Kristi
January 15, 2019
Helpful, Thorough, Tim went the extra mile! From the initial contact I had with Tim, he worked with me to make the process as informative, and easy as possible! He gave me very helpful informat From the initial contact I had with Tim, he worked with me to make the process as informative, and easy as possible! He gave me very helpful information, was straight with me, and flexible with his time and what needed to be done when... Tim was very kind and answered questions as the arose. In the final moments before we left with the car, he took the time to orientate me with the car and it's technology. I'm very grateful to Tim, Chad & Barkau & Sons for all their help in my car search & purchase! Thank you so much, Donna Tigges More
by Donna
January 09, 2019
Starting the New Year right Nils took very good care of me. He made sure I had many options to choose from. He took the time to explain everything as we went through the process. Nils took very good care of me. He made sure I had many options to choose from. He took the time to explain everything as we went through the process. I will be calling him for sure when it comes time to look at getting a car again!! More
by arucker
Employees Worked With
January 03, 2019
Quick and easy It was great doing business with Tim at J.H. Barkau. He made the process a breeze and was upfront an honest. We called ahead to check the availability It was great doing business with Tim at J.H. Barkau. He made the process a breeze and was upfront an honest. We called ahead to check the availability of a vehicle and received a message from him before we even arrived stating he had the vehicle ready for us to view. We ended up buying a different vehicle but Tim was more than willing to spend the time with us to show us whatever vehicles we wanted. He is most definitely not your typical “used car salesman” which is exactly what I look for. We had never done business at J.H. Barkau before but would recommend them. Ask for Tim. More
by Jon
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