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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,378 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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March 10, 2026
Nils was very nice. .wasn't pushy. Honestly I was just going to look but then I test drove it..and thats all it took. I been looking at them for the last year. It was mea .wasn't pushy. Honestly I was just going to look but then I test drove it..and thats all it took. I been looking at them for the last year. It was meant to be. Lol More
by nana-2008
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March 03, 2026
I have worked with Nils, to buy several cars now. He is always easy to work with. He is always easy to work with. More
by kmanthei56
Employees Worked With
February 27, 2026
The entire crew is helpful and efficient, not pushy. Prices are comparable to other dealerships. Prices are comparable to other dealerships. More
by twodacs
February 25, 2026
I have had a great experience finding my 2011HHR at J. H.Barkau&Sons in Cedarville. Tim is a great salesman. They have very clean and reasonable priced used cars. Very easy to work with. H.Barkau&Sons in Cedarville. Tim is a great salesman. They have very clean and reasonable priced used cars. Very easy to work with. More
by lisbontailor2
Employees Worked With
February 22, 2026
Thank you, employees of Barkau Cedarville, for your friendly and thorough service from inquiry to purchase. Tim Border's extensive expertise with multiple car brands helped us to purchase with confide friendly and thorough service from inquiry to purchase. Tim Border's extensive expertise with multiple car brands helped us to purchase with confidence. He has been equally helpful with post-purchase questions. More
by Teresa
February 18, 2026
My son and I were in the market for a newer, more reliable vehicle for him, and after checking out a few lots around the area we stopped at Barkau Cedarville. Tim Border helped us find a 2017 Chevy C reliable vehicle for him, and after checking out a few lots around the area we stopped at Barkau Cedarville. Tim Border helped us find a 2017 Chevy Cruze with 86,000 miles to a great price. I couldn’t recommend Barkau enough. Every step of the process was smooth, Tim and the rest of the crew were very informative and went above and beyond. We traded in a car, got a great deal and were on the road with a 36,000/3year warranty before the end of the day. If you’re looking for your car buying experience to go smooth and painless, go to Barkau. More
by Preston Blythe
February 18, 2026
We've bought a few cars from Nils and will probably return for more in the future. return for more in the future. More
by smerse4
Employees Worked With
February 09, 2026
Tim and the team made this purchase incredibly easy! ! The entire process went smooth, and the vehicle was just as stated. Couldn’t be happier and will purchase from them in the future!! ! The entire process went smooth, and the vehicle was just as stated. Couldn’t be happier and will purchase from them in the future!! More
by buggs1100
February 09, 2026
Offered me a great deal for my trade-in, very knowledgeable and friendly salespeople who helped me find a car more suited to me than the one I initially came in to drive! knowledgeable and friendly salespeople who helped me find a car more suited to me than the one I initially came in to drive! More
by ggusloff
Employees Worked With
February 04, 2026
Jose was very personable and professional. Dealer was straight to the point and professional, and worked with our requests for a trade-in. Dealer was straight to the point and professional, and worked with our requests for a trade-in. More
by Brian Crain
