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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,301 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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July 24, 2025
Nils Sandstrom was very helpful finding me the right vehicle. The car I went to test drive did not work out. He showed me a much better option. Love my "new" Jeep Grand Cherokee! vehicle. The car I went to test drive did not work out. He showed me a much better option. Love my "new" Jeep Grand Cherokee! More
by Amy B.
Employees Worked With
July 22, 2025
Nils communicated very well every step of the way. The buying process was easy and painless. Great job Barkau team! The buying process was easy and painless. Great job Barkau team! More
by Adam.Mathews
Employees Worked With
July 21, 2025
Supportive, responsive. Listened to our requests. Was very thorough in processing. Vehicle selection was outstanding. Listened to our requests. Was very thorough in processing. Vehicle selection was outstanding. More
by jwentz62
July 21, 2025
Great people very Friendly they all Treat you like Family Thanks for everything you Did for us! Family Thanks for everything you Did for us! More
by tvenhuizen
Employees Worked With
July 21, 2025
Well felt welcomed our dealer was helpful and patient with my wife and I. The dealer helped us find a pretty nice and reliable vehicle that fit us. We had not problems or issues everything went smoothly with my wife and I. The dealer helped us find a pretty nice and reliable vehicle that fit us. We had not problems or issues everything went smoothly and our dealer was informative about any questions we had as well. We are satisfied customers. More
by Luckett_lee
Employees Worked With
July 15, 2025
Joe Baker is a great guy to work with. Really takes care of what he says he will. So.impresed with his assistance I have bought 2 cars from him and my next one will be with Joe. Thanks for Really takes care of what he says he will. So.impresed with his assistance I have bought 2 cars from him and my next one will be with Joe. Thanks for helping during and after the vehicle purchases More
by joe.mangrum
Employees Worked With
July 14, 2025
Nils does a great job. Good selection of vehicles. This is the third vehicle I've purchased from Barkau's. Good selection of vehicles. This is the third vehicle I've purchased from Barkau's. More
by Funjeep
Employees Worked With
July 12, 2025
Everyone was very helpful through the process of purchasing a new vehicle. Everyone I met with was very nice throughout the process. purchasing a new vehicle. Everyone I met with was very nice throughout the process. More
by buskerkaitlyn
Employees Worked With
July 09, 2025
Nils was super friendly and helpful which is not surprising given that my family and I have shopped at Barkau before. Definitely 5 STARS!! THANKS AGAIN NILS!!!***** surprising given that my family and I have shopped at Barkau before. Definitely 5 STARS!! THANKS AGAIN NILS!!!***** More
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