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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,406 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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June 22, 2026
We were looking for a a slightly older model. Nils stated that they always seek to provide their customers with cars that will meet/exceed their needs. In our case, a good amount of work was ne Nils stated that they always seek to provide their customers with cars that will meet/exceed their needs. In our case, a good amount of work was needed on the car after they received it before it was even placed on their lot. This investment in the vehicles is something that other car lots would leave the customers "holding the bag" on...but not here. Price was fair for the car and condition. More
by fee.family
Employees Worked With
June 20, 2026
I had a great experience with Tim and Barkau team. They helped my mom and my sister as well. Highly recommend They helped my mom and my sister as well. Highly recommend More
by deadbeautiful2784
June 19, 2026
I was dreading buying another car after one of ours took a turn for the worse. We met Tim and he really helped us out and went above and beyond when a few days later the battery of the new car died. He told a turn for the worse. We met Tim and he really helped us out and went above and beyond when a few days later the battery of the new car died. He told us to take it to their shop and they would take care of it and they really did! It was such a relief to know that they have your back after we’ve been burned in the past by dealerships. What a great experience! More
by Mhernandez641
Employees Worked With
June 18, 2026
Gave us a heads up on a specific model they got in that we were looking for. Very easy process, no pressure. Always stood behind their cars in the past, made things right. we were looking for. Very easy process, no pressure. Always stood behind their cars in the past, made things right. More
by scott.farringer
Employees Worked With
June 12, 2026
My family and I have been buying cars from the Freeport and Cedarville Barkau for many years and we’ve never had an issue! They’re extremely reliable and reasonable with their prices. Always happy to do bu and Cedarville Barkau for many years and we’ve never had an issue! They’re extremely reliable and reasonable with their prices. Always happy to do business with them. More
by naomi
Employees Worked With
June 10, 2026
Everyone was very friendly and walked me through everything I needed to know. It was a great experience. everything I needed to know. It was a great experience. More
by tiff
May 29, 2026
Tim will go way above and beyond all of your expectations on what a dealership experience should be like. He is super quick to repond, upbeat, and extremely no pressure Finnance guy Korey (forgive me if it’s on what a dealership experience should be like. He is super quick to repond, upbeat, and extremely no pressure Finnance guy Korey (forgive me if it’s misspelled) went over all of the paperwork and it seems like I was in and out of there in 90 minutes. More
by adam E
May 28, 2026
I received the best service ever! From the test drive thru the finance! The cars were even cooled for test drive. No pressure, just a well oiled business where Mr Barksu has the be From the test drive thru the finance! The cars were even cooled for test drive. No pressure, just a well oiled business where Mr Barksu has the best staff. My family has bought cars from them, my last car lasted 14 years . We love dealing with Nils. He is so awesome at helping you get the right vehicle for the best price. Nails went above and beyond for me as he does everyone. Love my new car, it's perfect for me. Call Nils if you need a new vehicle, they are an awesome local business. Special thank you to Jim Barkau and all the staff! More
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