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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,088 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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April 23, 2024
Mr Border is great. He makes buying a car very pleasant and smooth. He also has a great memory. He'll remember details from the last time you purchased a car which shows He makes buying a car very pleasant and smooth. He also has a great memory. He'll remember details from the last time you purchased a car which shows that he values his customers and wants to make it a memorable experience. More
by hansonbecky97
Helpful April 20, 2024
They have a large section of vehicles to select from. They are very helpful and informative. I enjoy very much going there to buy my new pre owned car. Tim border and the other sale dealers make it a They are very helpful and informative. I enjoy very much going there to buy my new pre owned car. Tim border and the other sale dealers make it a joy to deal with. More
by pammy9r
April 19, 2024
We finally decided to upgrade our 2008 vehicle. Our salesman, Nils, was extremely helpful, personable and knowledgeable. When we finally chose our vehicle, the staff was also friendly and streaml Our salesman, Nils, was extremely helpful, personable and knowledgeable. When we finally chose our vehicle, the staff was also friendly and streamlined the process. More
by jwichman72
April 17, 2024
Smooth, fast, to the point. He pointed out airbag light and said they get it handled He pointed out airbag light and said they get it handled More
by anear
April 15, 2024
Great service, and friendly environment. We appreciate the patience they gave us while we got two vehicles from them . Thanks again We appreciate the patience they gave us while we got two vehicles from them . Thanks again More
by britneyschmitz892
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April 12, 2024
Tim made buying our car a fairly easy process. A pleasure to do business with A pleasure to do business with More
by mg850t
Employees Worked With
March 31, 2024
Thank you for a flawless, easy process every time! The entire Team is great to work with and knowledgeable. Special shout out to Nils for being available any time we've reached out! The entire Team is great to work with and knowledgeable. Special shout out to Nils for being available any time we've reached out! More
by S Perkins
Employees Worked With
March 30, 2024
We were in a position where we needed to purchase a different vehicle after hitting a rather large buck that demolished the front end of the car we had had for 17 years. It was going to cost too much different vehicle after hitting a rather large buck that demolished the front end of the car we had had for 17 years. It was going to cost too much to fix, so we headed to J.H. Barkau to see what they had. They've always done right by us in the shop, so it just felt like the thing to do. Our experience was great all the way around. Should we ever need to purchase another vehicle, we will be giving Nils a call there at J.H. Barkau!! More
by papas4bees
March 28, 2024
Super quick yet down to earth experience, affordable prices, and just great service all around! prices, and just great service all around! More
by Its.motivv
March 23, 2024
Tim took the time to walk us through our options within our established critiera. More importantly, Tim took the time to explain everything to our daughter who is the primary driver. Very much appreciate our established critiera. More importantly, Tim took the time to explain everything to our daughter who is the primary driver. Very much appreciated as a parent. More
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