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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,105 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
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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May 22, 2024
We were treated will respect and felt comfortable. Fair pricing, no pressure salesman, and made us feel like we were family. We have already recommended Tim to our friends. Fair pricing, no pressure salesman, and made us feel like we were family. We have already recommended Tim to our friends. More
by rottlady
Helpful May 21, 2024
Excellent car buying experience! Tim was easy to work with on a deal. We would recommend stopping in if you’re looking for a new ride! Tim was easy to work with on a deal. We would recommend stopping in if you’re looking for a new ride! More
by strunkle66
Employees Worked With
May 20, 2024
Excellent experience! I saw a vehicle online that I loved, and was kept updated through the entire period before I made it to the dealership to view the vehicle. Very nice I saw a vehicle online that I loved, and was kept updated through the entire period before I made it to the dealership to view the vehicle. Very nice to not have to wonder if a car sold before you could go see it! More
by jpargiello
Employees Worked With
May 13, 2024
Our family has purchased vehicles from Barkau’s over the years and appreciate Nil’s helpfulness and attention to detail. years and appreciate Nil’s helpfulness and attention to detail. More
by Nkthruman
Employees Worked With
May 13, 2024
The people at Barkau are so easy to work with, and they have such great knowledge about their vehicles. They never make you feel pressured, and they do a great job of answering all your questions. have such great knowledge about their vehicles. They never make you feel pressured, and they do a great job of answering all your questions. More
by Kerry Lantau
May 11, 2024
This was the best experience I’ve ever had at a car dealership. Everyone is courteous and helpful . Tim answered a lot of questions I wouldn’t have thought to ask . I definitely recommend this dealersh dealership. Everyone is courteous and helpful . Tim answered a lot of questions I wouldn’t have thought to ask . I definitely recommend this dealership to anyone, in fact I already did . More
by ealindquist
May 11, 2024
Great people to work with who have the ability to listen. Tim didn't sell me a vehicle. He helped me get the vehicle I wanted. Tim didn't sell me a vehicle. He helped me get the vehicle I wanted. More
by ruthfuersten
May 10, 2024
What a wonderful surprise today! ! Very happy with everyone at Barkau. Thank you. Loving the Elantra!! ! Very happy with everyone at Barkau. Thank you. Loving the Elantra!! More
by haleyc83
Employees Worked With
May 09, 2024
Best place to buy a car! Mr. Sandstrom showed me cars that would fit perfectly for what I was looking for. There was a good selection of cars. No pressure to buy any one o Mr. Sandstrom showed me cars that would fit perfectly for what I was looking for. There was a good selection of cars. No pressure to buy any one of them or any of them. Will be back when need another car. Would recommend JH Barkau & Sons and Mr. Sandstrom! More
by johnmcintosh811
Employees Worked With
May 09, 2024
Everyone was very nice and helpful . We liked watching TV and eating. Coffee cake. I didn’t expect new tires and sunroof thank you We liked watching TV and eating. Coffee cake. I didn’t expect new tires and sunroof thank you More
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