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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,319 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
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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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October 10, 2025
Tim Border helped me find my first ever car and was able to cut me a great deal! The car is amazing and I loved working with this dealership! to cut me a great deal! The car is amazing and I loved working with this dealership! More
by Yaz
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October 09, 2025
Joe came out to me at the car I was interested he was courteous, seemed to be genuinely willing to help me.The manager went through all the paperwork step by step with me , even was able to lower my fina courteous, seemed to be genuinely willing to help me.The manager went through all the paperwork step by step with me , even was able to lower my finances rate . Last but not less Mr. Barkau came over to check and how I was making out with my purchase. I would definitely rate Barkau dealership of Freeport Ill. a big fat 10 . Thanks!!😃😃 More
by Paul
October 08, 2025
Tim Border was extremely helpful in assisting Paul and I in purchasing his vehicle. He answered all of our questions. Kory Korosec, Finance Manager was also very helpful. Thanks to both for a pleasa in purchasing his vehicle. He answered all of our questions. Kory Korosec, Finance Manager was also very helpful. Thanks to both for a pleasant experience. More
by larrysaar23
October 05, 2025
Tim Border was extremely helpful, and easy to work with. Perfect guy to help first-time car owners like myself. 😁 Perfect guy to help first-time car owners like myself. 😁 More
by cowgirlloveshorses
October 05, 2025
Tim Border has a calm deminer which made working with him very easy. He is knowledgeable about the vehicles he sells. He did not push to sell add-ons. Best vehicle purchase experience ever! very easy. He is knowledgeable about the vehicles he sells. He did not push to sell add-ons. Best vehicle purchase experience ever! More
by wshellhause
Employees Worked With
October 04, 2025
Joe was incredibly helpful and kind. He wasn’t pushy at all and made it a lovely experience. Thanks so much Joe! He wasn’t pushy at all and made it a lovely experience. Thanks so much Joe! More
by hfarringer
September 30, 2025
First class customer service. Fair vehicle pricing. I have purchased 5 vehicles from J.H. Barkau and have no regrets. Satisfied with the vehicles and customer service every time! Fair vehicle pricing. I have purchased 5 vehicles from J.H. Barkau and have no regrets. Satisfied with the vehicles and customer service every time! More
by williamgale
Employees Worked With
September 27, 2025
I am very pleased with the purchase of my Ford Transit. Tim Border at J.H. Barkau in Cedarville was great to work with and I would recommend him and this dealership for anyone needing a new vehicle. I look Tim Border at J.H. Barkau in Cedarville was great to work with and I would recommend him and this dealership for anyone needing a new vehicle. I look forward to having more than enough seating for my large family! More
by dancin_mel13
September 27, 2025
Great place to purchase a vehicle. Nice people to work with that respected our time, didn't force additional packages and were there to take care of all our car buying needs. Tim Bor Nice people to work with that respected our time, didn't force additional packages and were there to take care of all our car buying needs. Tim Border is great and this is our second vehicle purchased with JH Barkau in Cedarville. More
by pagemstr2
September 26, 2025
Boughr just what I was looking for. Thanks again. Nils is a A+ seller.Will possible buy again in the future. Thanks again. Nils is a A+ seller.Will possible buy again in the future. More
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