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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,225 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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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
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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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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 21, 2017
2014 Ford Escape It was a pleasure working with a professional salesperson. Jim Mullarkey listened to what I wanted and then found the vehicle that fit my needs. It was a pleasure working with a professional salesperson. Jim Mullarkey listened to what I wanted and then found the vehicle that fit my needs. More
by Randall
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
August 21, 2017
Excellent customer service! Tim Border was awesome! Made my first time buying through a dealer so simple! He even put a 2$ bill and a nice note behind my gas tank door, had me sm Tim Border was awesome! Made my first time buying through a dealer so simple! He even put a 2$ bill and a nice note behind my gas tank door, had me smiling about the service days later when i needed gas! Thanks Tim! More
by Briboo1
August 19, 2017
Easy to work with. Tim Border at the Cedarville location was very easy to work with and quick to respond to any messages. Great selection of vehicles and customer servic Tim Border at the Cedarville location was very easy to work with and quick to respond to any messages. Great selection of vehicles and customer service! More
by kstaas
Employees Worked With
August 18, 2017
Excellent Sales Staff Tim Border was awesome in helping me find the perfect SUV. He showed me different opinions and even took me to the Freeport lot to test drive one they Tim Border was awesome in helping me find the perfect SUV. He showed me different opinions and even took me to the Freeport lot to test drive one they had. No pressure. fair deal. I would highly recommend Tim if your looking for a new vehicle. Everyone was friendly at H J Barkau & Sons. Thank you I'll be back when it's time for our next vehicle!!! More
by TM316
Employees Worked With
August 15, 2017
Happy customer This is the fourth car we have purchased from Jim Mullarkey. We have been very pleased with the service and the lack of high pressure sales. We usuall This is the fourth car we have purchased from Jim Mullarkey. We have been very pleased with the service and the lack of high pressure sales. We usually have a price range and type of car in mind and Jim stays within the budget for us. More
by Tim
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
August 13, 2017
Easiest purchase EVER!!!! Even though I took steps for loan approval prior to visiting this dealership, it was still refreshing to encounter people who were NOT pushy, or tryin Even though I took steps for loan approval prior to visiting this dealership, it was still refreshing to encounter people who were NOT pushy, or trying to just SELL something to you. The purchase was a good vehicle with a fair price at a reasonable interest rate. If you have to live with a car payment it should be one you can actually really live with...as well as obtaining a vehicle that fits your needs and suits you. I would purchase again from this dealership...it helped restore some faith in people.. The name of our sales person is Eric and he handled everything in a timely and professional manner. They even filled the tank up with gas upon our departing...who even does that?!?!? Wow! I was seriously blessed. More
by mew834
August 10, 2017
What an Inventory Very patient and knowledgeable. Huge inventory. We spent several hours test driving many vehicles. I am a very picky car buyer. They had everything. T Very patient and knowledgeable. Huge inventory. We spent several hours test driving many vehicles. I am a very picky car buyer. They had everything. Thanks for a stress free day and an awesome vehicle. We will be back when the need arises. More
by 82map
Employees Worked With
August 10, 2017
Very satisfied I've been dealing with barkaus with all my vehicles.there friendly very informative.would recommend this dealership to anyone very satisfied with this I've been dealing with barkaus with all my vehicles.there friendly very informative.would recommend this dealership to anyone very satisfied with this purchase. More
by Jlee37
Employees Worked With
August 04, 2017
Thank you We would like to give a thanks to Jim for all the help he has been to us when we have needed to buy a different vehicle. We have been coming to Jim f We would like to give a thanks to Jim for all the help he has been to us when we have needed to buy a different vehicle. We have been coming to Jim for at least 18 years and have been very happy. More
by Happy17
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
August 03, 2017
No hassle I dealt with Erik Santiago. I found a van I liked on the website and inquired. He called and answered all my questions, right away. We crunched number I dealt with Erik Santiago. I found a van I liked on the website and inquired. He called and answered all my questions, right away. We crunched numbers before I went since I lived out of state. I knew exactly how much the van would be without any hidden fees. I test drove it and it was everything described on the website. I signed papers and it was mine. There was no hassle like the giant dealerships. I dealt with one person the entire time until I signed papers. More
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