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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,308 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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August 21, 2025
Nils made sure to have everything ready to go for us before we even arrived. All the employees and owners were very nice and helpful. before we even arrived. All the employees and owners were very nice and helpful. More
by andrew.lasco12
Employees Worked With
August 20, 2025
I have bought several cars from This dealership over the years. I have nothing but hi praise for them. years. I have nothing but hi praise for them. More
by LC1
August 19, 2025
We were looking for a replacement vehicle. We identified a vehicle that met all of the items we were looking for. Made contact with Tim to arrange a test drive. We loved the Jeep. Now just agr We identified a vehicle that met all of the items we were looking for. Made contact with Tim to arrange a test drive. We loved the Jeep. Now just agree on the price. We made an agreement. I am very happy with Tim & the staff. The next week, we found the thank you note Tim left. More
by chief.clad
August 18, 2025
Quick and efficient transaction. Good detailed explanation on cars features.. Beautiful car inside and out. Good detailed explanation on cars features.. Beautiful car inside and out. More
by Deb0925
Employees Worked With
August 14, 2025
Joe Baker from Freeport was amazing A1 service. Went above and beyond for me. I love the fact that I seen a car at another one of their locations and he went to get the car for me. Which was the ca Went above and beyond for me. I love the fact that I seen a car at another one of their locations and he went to get the car for me. Which was the car I ended up purchasing. I will definitely recommend him to all my friends and family. More
by Londa73
Employees Worked With
August 13, 2025
I really appreciate joe Baker. I have bought 5 cars from him in the past 10 years. He is so knowledgeable and friendly. I will continue to work with him. I highly recommend buying I have bought 5 cars from him in the past 10 years. He is so knowledgeable and friendly. I will continue to work with him. I highly recommend buying cars from him. Such a great selection at barkau. More
by squaerna
August 12, 2025
Fast , easy and painless. Nils was great! Financing guy mr Myers was great t too Nils was great! Financing guy mr Myers was great t too More
by Karenehy
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August 12, 2025
We do not think the deal we received was very fair. The deal was not that good. The deal was not that good. More
by dunfretin
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August 12, 2025
Made our entire experience quick and painless. Nils is the best and is very knowledgeable. Nils is the best and is very knowledgeable. More
by Karenehy
August 08, 2025
Fast, affordable, transparent, great selection, friendly and honest staff. I was thoroughly impressed from the moment I arrived at the lot. J. H. Barkau & Sons really has it all! and honest staff. I was thoroughly impressed from the moment I arrived at the lot. J. H. Barkau & Sons really has it all! More
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