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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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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
January 29, 2026
Good people to deal with. Thank you Nils S and Jim B for making this deal Thank you Nils S and Jim B for making this deal More
by Walkers425
Employees Worked With
January 28, 2026
Nils always gets us what we want at the best deal. We appreciate your honesty and willingness to go the extra for us. We appreciate your honesty and willingness to go the extra for us. More
by jammey78
January 28, 2026
Joe was great to work with, especially being our first experience with this dealership. The owner came over to thank us after the purchase. We would certainly do business there again. They had want we wan experience with this dealership. The owner came over to thank us after the purchase. We would certainly do business there again. They had want we wanted based off Cars.com and the process was smooth from start to finish. Joe was never pressuring us to make a decision. 10/10 would recommend… More
by D.Roy.Rentals
Employees Worked With
January 26, 2026
DO NOT, I repeat do not buy a car from these people…. straight cons artists and don’t give a sh** about their customers. Really bad customer service and they only care about one thing! That money straight cons artists and don’t give a sh** about their customers. Really bad customer service and they only care about one thing! That money More
by Outlawkevo33
Employees Worked With
January 24, 2026
Nils always knows what we are looking for even when we aren’t sure. Always very helpful. aren’t sure. Always very helpful. More
by awtw85
Employees Worked With
January 24, 2026
Always a large inventory to choose from from. Great friendly staff that goes that extra mile. Great friendly staff that goes that extra mile. More
by Keithpasch3
