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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
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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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August 30, 2023
Tim Border makes it very easy to purchase a car. He's very informed on inventory and makes you feel comfortable during the process. This was the 2nd car I've bought at Cedarville in a year. He's very informed on inventory and makes you feel comfortable during the process. This was the 2nd car I've bought at Cedarville in a year. More
by 33pfeil123
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August 28, 2023
Nils once again came through and got us what we were looking for. Was patient and helpful without being pushy. looking for. Was patient and helpful without being pushy. More
by cab4me2
August 28, 2023
Barkau's is a nice dealership to purchase a vehicle. I love my new Ford Edge. The salesman are so nice. I had Tim Border. I highly recommend him. Thank you Barkau's. I love my new Ford Edge. The salesman are so nice. I had Tim Border. I highly recommend him. Thank you Barkau's. More
by Denise
August 28, 2023
I had Nils searching for a specific vehicle for me. He found one very similar to what I wanted and sent me a picture. The vehicle was located at the South Street location. My wife and I took it for a t He found one very similar to what I wanted and sent me a picture. The vehicle was located at the South Street location. My wife and I took it for a test drive and bought it 2 days later. Nils and the staff at Barkau were very helpful and made this purchase an enjoyable experience. More
by dasnyders98
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August 25, 2023
Got exactly the car I was looking for at a better price than I could have ever imagined! Thank you so much! than I could have ever imagined! Thank you so much! More
by Isaiah
August 22, 2023
Every one I talked with was very nice, informative, friendly and never talked down to me. A good experience. friendly and never talked down to me. A good experience. More
by Ponerosa2
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August 17, 2023
Korey was very helpful, gave great information, and made the whole process very easy and enjoyable!! the whole process very easy and enjoyable!! More
by Adammurley1
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August 17, 2023
Found just what I was looking for! Love the kind people at barkau! Great service! Friendly staff! Best car dealership around!! Love the kind people at barkau! Great service! Friendly staff! Best car dealership around!! More
by sdleopold
August 15, 2023
This was the 1st vehicle we’ve boughten from Tim Border at Barkau of Cedarville. Tim is great to work with, he’s very knowledgeable and professional. Our purchase went very smooth, we were in and out of t at Barkau of Cedarville. Tim is great to work with, he’s very knowledgeable and professional. Our purchase went very smooth, we were in and out of the dealership within an hour. If you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle don’t hesitate to give Tim a call. More
by shawnzigler
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August 15, 2023
This was the 2nd vehicle we’ve boughten from Tim Border at Barkau of Cedarville. Both purchases were great. Tim is great to work with, he’s very knowledgeable and professional. Both of our purchases went at Barkau of Cedarville. Both purchases were great. Tim is great to work with, he’s very knowledgeable and professional. Both of our purchases went very smooth, we were in and out of the dealership within an hour. If you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle don’t hesitate to give Tim a call. When the time comes to replace my truck Tim at Barkau will be my first call. More
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