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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

Cedarville, IL

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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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200 North Stephenson Street

Cedarville, IL

61013

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March 04, 2024

So wasn't even actually planning on getting a car that day. But seen the car, test drove it, and loved it. And thanks to Nils (salesman) the process was so easy and hassle free. We ended up leaving with t More

by pehls4ever
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Nils Sandstrom
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Apr 19, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Now that's what we call a win-win! Sometimes you just walk in for a browse and fate has other plans. Thrilled to hear the car you saw online translated perfectly to an amazing test drive. Sounds like Nils is a master matchmaker – first car, perfect fit! Huge kudos to him for making the buying process so easy and stress-free. That same-day drive-off feeling is unbeatable! Thanks for choosing Barkau's, and a big thanks to Nils for making it such a smooth experience!

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March 04, 2024

Great service excellent job love everything and almost the car awesome customer service great place More

by hodgestay4
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Nils Sandstrom
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Erick Santiago
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Adam Sherman
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Korey Korosec
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Apr 19, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's music to our ears! We strive for excellence at Barkau's, and hearing you love everything from the car itself to the customer service makes our day.

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March 03, 2024

Tim made the buying process quick and easy. The truck was as pictured and described on the website. I let them know when I would be there and they had the truck and all paperwork ready for me. More

by ryan.graciano1207
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Tim Border
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Korey Korosec
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Apr 19, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's fantastic to hear! Tim thrives on making the buying process smooth and efficient. We love hearing the truck matched the online description perfectly – transparency is key! Sounds like you communicated your arrival time perfectly, and Tim had everything prepped for a speedy transaction. In and out – that's the way we like to do things at Barkau's! Thanks for choosing us, and we're glad Tim made your truck-buying experience a breeze!

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March 02, 2024

I had a great experience dealing with Tim. He came highly recommended and I would gladly purchase from him and Barkau’s again. More

by Cam1297
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Apr 19, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Sounds like Tim knocked it out of the park! We hear nothing but great things about him, and it's awesome to hear he delivered another happy customer. Thanks for choosing Barkau's, and we're thrilled you had a positive experience. If you're ever in the market again, Tim (and the rest of the crew) would be happy to help you find your next perfect ride!

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February 29, 2024

Our experience with Barkau Auto in Cedarville was top notch. Tim B was very knowledgeable of the inventory and listened to our needs. We highly recommend Barkau if looking for a quality used vehicle. More

by doug.lin.engle
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Korey Korosec
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're thrilled to hear about your top-notch experience at Barkau Auto in Cedarville! Tim B. truly shines in these reviews, and it's fantastic to acknowledge his knowledge of the inventory and his attentiveness to your needs. We appreciate your recommendation to others looking for quality used vehicles. Knowing we helped you find the perfect fit is incredibly rewarding. Thanks again for your business, and we wish you many happy miles in your new ride!

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February 28, 2024

Everyone took care of my needs when looking for a newer vehicle. I love my car More

by pburris418
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Rick Barkau
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Willie Barkau
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Nils Sandstrom
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Chad Piefer
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Korey Korosec
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Fantastic to hear, and congratulations on your new car! We appreciate you taking the time to review your experience. It sounds like our team did a great job understanding your needs and finding the perfect vehicle for you. We take pride in our customer service, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. Enjoy your new car and all the exciting adventures it will take you on!

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February 22, 2024

Barkau's is a trusted used car dealership we turn to first. It's always a pleasure working with them and salesman Nils Sandstrom. More

by SLRios
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Korey Korosec
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Apr 19, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Hey thanks a bunch for the kind words! We here at Barkau's appreciate the business, and it's always a pleasure working with fellow car folks too. Nils is definitely a top-notch salesman, glad you had a good experience with him! If you ever need anything in the future, don't be a stranger!

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February 22, 2024

I am a first time car owner and I really appreciated everyone explaining everything to me. I felt educated and ready for my purchase. Thank you! More

by anna17marinello
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Nils Sandstrom
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're thrilled to hear that your first car-buying experience was filled with helpful explanations and support! It can be a little intimidating as a first-time owner, so it means the world to know our team helped you feel informed and confident in your purchase. Congrats on becoming a car owner, and we hope you enjoy many happy journeys!

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February 22, 2024

This was a very pleasant and accommodating experience. My trade in car stalled along the road and within 10 minutes the Barkau tow guy was there to take it to the dealership in Cedarville. This certainl More

by RJV
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Zach Tobler
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Dylan Toelke
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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Wow, what a turn of events! We're incredibly glad to hear that the Barkau team was able to assist you so swiftly and effectively when your car stalled. Having the tow truck arrive within 10 minutes and finding the perfect replacement car all on the same day is truly fortunate. It's also fantastic to hear that Dylan provided a pressure-free and informative experience, answering all your questions and exceeding your expectations. We commend him for his exceptional customer service and appreciate you recognizing his service to the USA. Thank you so much for recommending us to other potential buyers! We strive to create a smooth and positive experience for everyone, and your story truly embodies that commitment. We're grateful for your business and wish you many happy miles in your new car!

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February 19, 2024

It is always a great experience when go to Barkau & Son’s in Cedarville. We love working with Tim Border - he is always going the extra steps to help yiu find the right vehicle. More

by dstorybook
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Adam Sherman
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Korey Korosec
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Sounds like another satisfied customer at J.H. Barkau & Son's in Cedarville! We're thrilled to hear that your experience was consistently great, and especially happy to see Tim Border receiving the praise he deserves. He's known for going the extra mile to find the perfect fit for his customers, and it shows! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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