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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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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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Tim Border
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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!

February 17, 2024

We drove two hours to see a vehicle we found on the internet. Since we were that far away we couldn't get to the dealership for a few days. Tim gave me all the information I requested and kept me up to More

by horsenut7071
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Tim Border
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Korey Korosec
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's a fantastic journey to find the perfect car! We understand the commitment it takes to drive two hours, and we're thrilled Tim went above and beyond to ensure this truck was the one. Keeping you informed and holding the vehicle for your arrival demonstrates exceptional customer service. We're so happy that Tim made the car buying experience easy and stress-free, especially for your son's first vehicle purchase. It's truly rewarding to hear such positive feedback, and we appreciate you trusting Tim and J.H. Barkau. Here's to many happy miles in the new truck, and we hope to see you again in the future, hopefully a little closer next time!

February 17, 2024

Nils and the rest of the team were wonderful to work with. As repeat customers of Barkau Automotive, we are happy and satisfied with the deal we made and with our new vehicle. Thanks again to Nils and More

by Nadeane
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Nils Sandstrom
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Other Employees : Did not see the name listed who did our financial work but he was excellent!
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Feb 17, 2024 -

Nadeane responded

Thanks to Nils and the rest of the team for a wonderful experience at Barkau Automotive !

February 15, 2024

Flew into O-hare and driver (Tom. ..nice guy) picked me up and brought me to dealership.Car was in great shape just as (Nil's... salesman) described it.Everything went smoothly with no More

by cevoel
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Now that's what you call going the extra mile (or several hundred)! We appreciate you taking the time to review your experience and highlight the smooth process. Thanks for letting us know Tom provided a friendly welcome and Nils accurately described the car. We're happy to hear everything went smoothly and exceeded your expectations. Definitely recommend us, you say? We'll take that! Thanks again for your business and for spreading the word about J.H. Barkau and Sons!

February 12, 2024

Nils and the rest of the team at Barkau were awesome. Very fair trade-in price for our old vehicle and they had exactly what we needed! Everyone was very friendly and helpful throughout the process. Scou More

by insurancefruth
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Other Employees : Matt Myers
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's fantastic to hear! We strive to provide a positive and helpful experience for all our customers, and it sounds like Nils and the entire team delivered! We're especially happy to hear they offered you a fair price on your trade-in and had the perfect vehicle to meet your needs. A big thanks for the shout-out to Scout too – we're sure they appreciate the warm welcome to the team! We truly appreciate your business and are thrilled you had a great experience. Please don't hesitate to recommend us to friends and family, and we hope to see you again in the future!

February 10, 2024

As a repeat customer I do drive the 90 miles round trip to go here. This is the second car we've purchased here and Tim is so helpful. Great service with a smile! More

by Johnnyrock
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Tim Border
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Korey Korosec
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Wow, 90 miles is a dedicated trek! It means the world to us that you choose J.H. Barkau and Sons even after such a distance, and twice in a row! Tim truly sounds like a gem, providing excellent service with a smile. We appreciate your loyalty and trust, and we're thrilled to be your go-to dealership. See you again soon (hopefully a little closer next time! )?

February 10, 2024

I ran across a picture of this beautiful red truck about 2 weeks before I convinced my hubby to take it for a test drive. He loved it from the get go!! So, happy with Tim & the gang at JH Barkau. Those guys More

by daisygirl1313
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Tim Border
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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

That's awesome! Sometimes when you see the right vehicle, you just know! Sounds like that bright red truck was meant for your hubby. We're so glad that Tim and the entire team made your experience so positive. Thanks for the kind words, and enjoy your gorgeous new truck!

February 09, 2024

They were so easy to work with. Tim is a great guy and made the process super easy! My daughter is happy with her vehicle and will be for many years! Thank you so much!!! More

by nicholehammer0119
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Tim Border
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Adam Sherman
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're so happy to hear it! Making the car buying process easy is our goal, and Tim is for sure a rockstar! We appreciate the kind words, and we're thrilled your daughter found her perfect vehicle. Wishing her many happy miles and safe travels in her new ride!

February 09, 2024

Excellent customer service, Dylan listened to wait I was in the market for. Absolutely no pressure. I ended up with the car I wanted, Dylan was so helpful during the entire process. More

by mabelfaulkner12
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Korey Korosec
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Other Employees : Dylan Toelke
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's music to our ears! We take pride in our customer service, and it's fantastic to hear Dylan listened attentively to your needs and found the perfect car for you. He truly embodies our "no pressure" approach, and we're thrilled he made the whole process smooth and helpful. Thanks for the excellent review, and congrats on your new car! We hope you enjoy many happy miles with it.

February 07, 2024

I love the truck I bought it drives great and nils was a great salesman he showed me a lot of different option's. They have a lot of different vehicles to chose from. More

by Taylor
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Mar 01, 2024 -

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Congrats on the new truck! We're so happy to hear you love it and that it drives great. Nils is definitely a pro at finding the perfect fit, and it sounds like he took the time to show you a variety of options. Having a wide selection is important to us, so we're glad it helped you find the right truck for you. Thanks for the awesome review, and we hope to see you again down the road!

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