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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,438 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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October 09, 2026
We bought a used vehicle here. We were treated with kindness and respect, and everyone was very helpful in trying to fit our needs and wants. We would buy here again! We were treated with kindness and respect, and everyone was very helpful in trying to fit our needs and wants. We would buy here again! More
by njr490321
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October 01, 2026
Very friendly sales people and a great selection of vehicles. Can't go wrong shopping there vehicles. Can't go wrong shopping there More
by m-dbauer
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September 30, 2026
Awesome place! ! They were super helpful with trying to find a car. Highly recommend for everyone. ! They were super helpful with trying to find a car. Highly recommend for everyone. More
by jenessariley29
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September 22, 2026
They answered all my questions respectfully and were very patient with me. They went above and beyond; took care of a few body and paint issues I noticed. patient with me. They went above and beyond; took care of a few body and paint issues I noticed. More
by annette.schryver
September 22, 2026
Always good to deal and work with. 40 years buying from Barkau. Have never had a problem from them. Thank you for being such a great company and thank you Nils. 40 years buying from Barkau. Have never had a problem from them. Thank you for being such a great company and thank you Nils. More
by sam.havens3256
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September 18, 2026
I flew to IL to buy my van there. Jose was professional and incredibly accommodating. I would do business with him again if I needed any other vehicles. Since purchasing the van there Jose was professional and incredibly accommodating. I would do business with him again if I needed any other vehicles. Since purchasing the van there has been no issues with it. Everything was disclosed in the sale. Nice guy and professional experience. More
by wakeclimber
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September 17, 2026
Fast and friendly service. Buying my new car was easy and Jose was able to answer all my questions and address any concerns. I will continue to do business with this company. T Buying my new car was easy and Jose was able to answer all my questions and address any concerns. I will continue to do business with this company. This was the 3rd vehicle we purchased. Always satisfied. More
by Judy
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September 17, 2026
Very friendly and resourceful; knows how to provide good service and offers you alternatives good service and offers you alternatives good More
by jmapuras
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September 16, 2026
Muy buen servicio por parte de la persona que me atendió para veder el carro para veder el carro More
by riverafidel123
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September 16, 2026
I really liked the service. very good customer service with the new productive customer support very good customer service with the new productive customer support More
by riverafidel123
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