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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,281 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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December 26, 2024
It was a great experience buying our truck the other day. Very friendly, informative, not pushy and professional. Love the truck! Thanks!!! Very friendly, informative, not pushy and professional. Love the truck! Thanks!!! More
by ashjon1
December 24, 2024
I’ve been buying vehicles from Barkau’s for nearly 25 years, and they’re the only dealership that I’ll go to. They are fair, honest, and always treat me and my family well. I’ve never felt pressured. years, and they’re the only dealership that I’ll go to. They are fair, honest, and always treat me and my family well. I’ve never felt pressured. I tell Rick what I’m looking for, he knows exactly what they have in inventory that meets my needs, and points me in the right direction. I’ve only regretted one purchase, but that was simply me being in a hurry and not thinking things through. I took that car back and traded it in on my new Terrain. As long as they’re in business, I’ll be back. More
by Tom
December 22, 2024
We recently purchased a 2018 ford escape through Nils. He made the process very easy, with no pressure to look at or buy higher priced vehicles. We test drove another vehicle that he thought we may like b He made the process very easy, with no pressure to look at or buy higher priced vehicles. We test drove another vehicle that he thought we may like but we ultimately went with the escape. The day we purchased it we noticed something that would need repairing, we called nils and he had us call the service center to make an appointment. We dropped it off the Monday after we purchased it, they supplied us with a free loaner vehicle. Turns out the transmission was faulty and by Friday we got the car back with a rebuilt transmission at no cost to us. You know what they say about used car salesman but I can promise you that does not apply to Nils or JH Barkau. Here we are almost a month later, and Nils called to check on us & the vehicle to make sure nothing else was wrong. I 10/10 recommend Nils and Barkau as a dealership. They pride themselves on their reputation. My husband and his family have purchased 8-9 vehicles through nils and have always trusted him! More
by Danielson89
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December 21, 2024
Friendly service & accommodating to our needs. We never felt pressured at all & walked away feeling good about our purchase. The entire staff we dealt with were very warm & friendly. We also loved We never felt pressured at all & walked away feeling good about our purchase. The entire staff we dealt with were very warm & friendly. We also loved that they shared their pet family with us. Thank you for the wonderful service. We love our new vehicle! More
by Jp.newell
December 18, 2024
We deal with the dealership, personally and professionally. The customer service is excellent. We appreciate dealing with another third-generation family-owned business. Rick, Nils, Jose and Pe professionally. The customer service is excellent. We appreciate dealing with another third-generation family-owned business. Rick, Nils, Jose and Pete were very supportive. Thank you Barkau & Sons for your years of giving back to our community. More
by kevcor726
December 17, 2024
Very friendly and professional. Got us exactly what we needed and didn't try to talk us into anything unnecessary. Got us exactly what we needed and didn't try to talk us into anything unnecessary. More
by mrsseo716
December 14, 2024
Tim was great. He was knowledgeable about the vehicle and provided all of the info I requested with straightforward answers and clear documentation. He went out of He was knowledgeable about the vehicle and provided all of the info I requested with straightforward answers and clear documentation. He went out of his way to take care of me. This is my 2nd vehicle from Barkau, as my 1st vehicle has served well for years. More
by cbehmer
December 09, 2024
We’ve worked with Nils in the past, and that is why we returned to Barkau & Sons for our next vehicle. Nils is great to work with and everyone who assisted us with the purchase was very professional, cour returned to Barkau & Sons for our next vehicle. Nils is great to work with and everyone who assisted us with the purchase was very professional, courteous and friendly. More
by J.Greenland
Employees Worked With
December 07, 2024
Tim Border at Barkau was able to get me in and taken care of right away! He makes the car buying process easy and is very helpful! of right away! He makes the car buying process easy and is very helpful! More
by rls19
