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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,259 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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May 22, 2025
Nils and everyone at Barkau have always been very knowledgeable and polite to deal with. knowledgeable and polite to deal with. More
by Restewart10
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May 21, 2025
My wife and I and our daughter and son in law have purchased 3 vehicles from Nils in the last 4 years. When we need another vehicle I’m sure we will look to Nils and Barkau for our needs. purchased 3 vehicles from Nils in the last 4 years. When we need another vehicle I’m sure we will look to Nils and Barkau for our needs. More
by philvittorio
May 17, 2025
Very friendly as you walk in the door. Very clean environment. Tim was very knowledgeable and helpful trying to pick which vehicle we wanted/like. Very clean environment. Tim was very knowledgeable and helpful trying to pick which vehicle we wanted/like. More
by mweier18
Employees Worked With
May 15, 2025
Tim listened to our "wish list" and provided us with a number of good options. He was knowledgeable, patient, and pleasant to work with. We have purchased from Barkau a number of times and have always ha number of good options. He was knowledgeable, patient, and pleasant to work with. We have purchased from Barkau a number of times and have always had a good experience. More
by wdlawler11
May 06, 2025
4th vehicle we have purchased Adam Nils and crew are always very nice and friendly great place to buy a car!! always very nice and friendly great place to buy a car!! More
by 1904lightsout
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May 01, 2025
Nils was helpful and informative. The dealership has a great variety of vehicles to choose from. The dealership has a great variety of vehicles to choose from. More
by rainydaygirl122
Employees Worked With
April 29, 2025
Nils was extremely helpful as was ever at Barkau! He showed me every quirk about the vehicle before I even purchased it. I am very impressed. He showed me every quirk about the vehicle before I even purchased it. I am very impressed. More
by Noragogden
April 24, 2025
Tim was great at getting me the car I wanted showed me all the little things on the screen. Was in and out financing went great got the payment I wanted. Have always bought our cars here and never had a all the little things on the screen. Was in and out financing went great got the payment I wanted. Have always bought our cars here and never had an issue. Thank you Tim for all your help. More
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