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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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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
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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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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 07, 2024
We just purchased our third vehicle from Tim Border at Barkau in Cedarville. It's a beautiful Chevy Equinox, 2019, but it's almost like brand new! Tim is always very helpful, friendly and accommodating. B Barkau in Cedarville. It's a beautiful Chevy Equinox, 2019, but it's almost like brand new! Tim is always very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Barkau does a nice job, and nobody is pushy. Friendly place with a great selection of vehicles! More
by whoeper
December 04, 2024
We found the Jeep and dealership online, and could not be happier with the 3 hour drive to test drive and pick it up. Tim Border was professional, fun, LISTENED to us, and easily closed the sale. Total confi happier with the 3 hour drive to test drive and pick it up. Tim Border was professional, fun, LISTENED to us, and easily closed the sale. Total confidence in purchasing here as this transaction was heads above the rest! Thanks, Tim!!! More
by bamiller55947
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December 04, 2024
Tim was wonderful to work with! He added little extra touches to make our car experience smooth and successful! He added little extra touches to make our car experience smooth and successful! More
by elizabeth_lawler
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December 03, 2024
Joe was excellent to work with and made the car buying experience great! I would definitely recommend Joe and the Barkau Team to anyone! experience great! I would definitely recommend Joe and the Barkau Team to anyone! More
by ladypretz01
November 12, 2024
Tim was very helpful and n helping me find a vehicle and no pressure! Finance dept also did a great job! no pressure! Finance dept also did a great job! More
by dlk2038
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November 12, 2024
I have purchased many cars from Barkau, service is excellent and a great local business! Sales people are helpful and very professional. excellent and a great local business! Sales people are helpful and very professional. More
by tnkrueger1
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November 05, 2024
This is the 6th vehicle we have purchased from jh barkau. We have been very satisfied with each and every one. Good people to do business with. We have been very satisfied with each and every one. Good people to do business with. More
by roddymac04
November 01, 2024
All the employees I encountered were friendly and pleasurable. The owner is positive and willing to take part in thansaction. Sales rep. Joe Baker was by far the most prepared and knowledgeable agent pleasurable. The owner is positive and willing to take part in thansaction. Sales rep. Joe Baker was by far the most prepared and knowledgeable agent the dealership I've ever dealt wit. More
by hollter
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October 26, 2024
i Was lookimg for a hybrid car and Nils Sandstrom new just what i wanted. I love the car. It has just enought technology to make me smile. This a great dealership and i have bought several cars. from just what i wanted. I love the car. It has just enought technology to make me smile. This a great dealership and i have bought several cars. from them over the years. More
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