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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,255 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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March 11, 2025
Nils and all the staff at Barlow could not have been better to deal with. Would recommend them Hyle. better to deal with. Would recommend them Hyle. More
by Cbshaw1
March 07, 2025
Tim was very professional and helped us get the right car for us and keep are payment low. He will go above and beyond to help you find the right vehicle. for us and keep are payment low. He will go above and beyond to help you find the right vehicle. More
by ccc197737
March 06, 2025
This experience this time around was just as great as the last three vehicles we purchased from barkua. Excellent experience, excellent people, just an excellent all around experience. Thank you Nils last three vehicles we purchased from barkua. Excellent experience, excellent people, just an excellent all around experience. Thank you Nils More
by triplec6555
February 27, 2025
We had such a good experience with the purchase of our truck! Joe was super helpful and worked to make the process quick and easy. Thanks to all involved, we love the truck! truck! Joe was super helpful and worked to make the process quick and easy. Thanks to all involved, we love the truck! More
by clpfun1
Employees Worked With
February 26, 2025
This makes the 3rd car ihave botten from Barkau. I love my new Jeep. Nils was great to work with and the other guys i dealt with. Ty very much! I love my new Jeep. Nils was great to work with and the other guys i dealt with. Ty very much! More
by cowpatty19552006
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February 26, 2025
There was great customer service, I felt I was treated well and respected, found a price and car that I was looking for, I was promised a car that day and left with it, great service! well and respected, found a price and car that I was looking for, I was promised a car that day and left with it, great service! More
by Maripasley
Employees Worked With
February 26, 2025
Very good experience with the dealership. Joe Baker was great to work with and found a van that fit our needs for the payment we were looking for. If you live in the Rockford area, this is Joe Baker was great to work with and found a van that fit our needs for the payment we were looking for. If you live in the Rockford area, this is a great place to look for your next vehicle. Highly reccomended. More
by Madspadder
February 21, 2025
I felt well taken care of and the service was very personable, thank you for such an excellent experience personable, thank you for such an excellent experience More
by jesusc999
February 21, 2025
Great team work in helping me find and purchase my vehicle. I Would recommend highly. vehicle. I Would recommend highly. More
by Linda
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February 16, 2025
My car buying experience was fantastic! Couldn’t have been more seamless. Joe and Adam were great to deal with, and everyone there was super friendly. They provided me with multiple options Couldn’t have been more seamless. Joe and Adam were great to deal with, and everyone there was super friendly. They provided me with multiple options and got me the best deal possible. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle. More
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