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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,392 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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July 05, 2024
Very helpfull. Let me try several vehicles.easy to work with and NOT pressured. I think he knew what vehicle was going to work for me before I did. Would DEFINITELY Let me try several vehicles.easy to work with and NOT pressured. I think he knew what vehicle was going to work for me before I did. Would DEFINITELY use them again and do referals. Very GOOD experience!!! More
by Duaneriemer
July 02, 2024
They made the process so easy. Told them what I was interested in and they got all of the cars ready for me to test drive as soon as I got back. Answered any questions and were ver Told them what I was interested in and they got all of the cars ready for me to test drive as soon as I got back. Answered any questions and were very informative especially when it came to comparing different vehicles. More
by Audrey
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June 28, 2024
Awesome dealership. Friendly and informative pf product available. I can see why the dealership is highly rated. Friendly and informative pf product available. I can see why the dealership is highly rated. More
by looper45
June 28, 2024
Barkau's has been our go to place for auto and truck purchases. This dealership always has a large selection of makes and models available. With a very personable crew our purchases have been smooth and purchases. This dealership always has a large selection of makes and models available. With a very personable crew our purchases have been smooth and enjoyable. More
by k.finkenbinder
June 26, 2024
I called about a car at a different location. Joe had it in Freeport the same day for me to look over after work. I had a test drive overnight for my wife to look over. She liked it alot. The nex Joe had it in Freeport the same day for me to look over after work. I had a test drive overnight for my wife to look over. She liked it alot. The next day Joe put the car up on the lift for me to inspect the underside. It passed the inspection very well. To say that Joe and the Barkau team were accommodating would be understated. Throughout the purchase I was valued and respected. Thanks to Joe Baker, we closed the deal and I have a quality pre-owned car from the Barkau team in Freeport! Give Joe a call today! More
by Special Ed
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June 25, 2024
This is my third car purchase from Barkau. Tim Border was an excellent and helpful salesmen! Tim Border was an excellent and helpful salesmen! More
by jmcarlson10
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June 17, 2024
Nils was very helpful and professional . He is great to work with . He is accommodating He is great to work with . He is accommodating More
by Dean
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June 17, 2024
Excellent service! Great customer and follow up service! Great job in finding a correct car choice for me! My hope is my car’s durability and low mileage choice lasts Great customer and follow up service! Great job in finding a correct car choice for me! My hope is my car’s durability and low mileage choice lasts for a long time... More
by sborkster
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June 12, 2024
This is the second vehicle I have purchased from Barkau. Nils was great to work with today and made the process easy. Nils was great to work with today and made the process easy. More
by mshippert
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June 08, 2024
Tim was great to work with. He was concise and answered all of my worries. He was very thorough and made the grueling process of buying a car feel like a breeze which is why I w He was concise and answered all of my worries. He was very thorough and made the grueling process of buying a car feel like a breeze which is why I wanted to buy from a family owned business instead of a large corporate dealership. More
by mcox1005
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