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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,267 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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June 04, 2025
Everyone was very friendly and helpful! Wonderful experience! 10 out of 10 would recommend! Will definitely be doing business again with them. Wonderful experience! 10 out of 10 would recommend! Will definitely be doing business again with them. More
by Susan.signer
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June 02, 2025
The dealer was very helpful. They were ready for our appointment and had the car ready to drive when we got there. The price was good, The overall process was great. We are very They were ready for our appointment and had the car ready to drive when we got there. The price was good, The overall process was great. We are very happy with our purchase More
by rarh11
June 02, 2025
Tim Border patiently helped us test drive multiple vehicles over multiple days. He was knowledgeable about each vehicle so that we could comparison shop and find a car that we were confident that it w vehicles over multiple days. He was knowledgeable about each vehicle so that we could comparison shop and find a car that we were confident that it was the best one for us. More
by jpankonin8
Employees Worked With
May 31, 2025
Thanks Nils for staying late and giving us the best deal! We appreciate your time, effort, and honesty. We appreciate your time, effort, and honesty. More
by jammey78
Employees Worked With
May 30, 2025
I had a good experience purchasing my vehicle but when brought in on a warranty fix I had a few issues getting my car back. Everything was fixed pretty quick but was still a pretty frustrating situation. brought in on a warranty fix I had a few issues getting my car back. Everything was fixed pretty quick but was still a pretty frustrating situation. Overall good dealership and would recommend. More
by Bradley
May 29, 2025
The dealer and my Representative Nils were great! I love the newer SUV too. I would definitely recommend them to anyone! I love the newer SUV too. I would definitely recommend them to anyone! More
by petergatsch
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
Employees Worked With
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
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