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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,099 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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August 10, 2017
Very satisfied I've been dealing with barkaus with all my vehicles.there friendly very informative.would recommend this dealership to anyone very satisfied with this I've been dealing with barkaus with all my vehicles.there friendly very informative.would recommend this dealership to anyone very satisfied with this purchase. More
by Jlee37
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Helpful August 10, 2017
What an Inventory Very patient and knowledgeable. Huge inventory. We spent several hours test driving many vehicles. I am a very picky car buyer. They had everything. T Very patient and knowledgeable. Huge inventory. We spent several hours test driving many vehicles. I am a very picky car buyer. They had everything. Thanks for a stress free day and an awesome vehicle. We will be back when the need arises. More
by 82map
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August 04, 2017
Thank you We would like to give a thanks to Jim for all the help he has been to us when we have needed to buy a different vehicle. We have been coming to Jim f We would like to give a thanks to Jim for all the help he has been to us when we have needed to buy a different vehicle. We have been coming to Jim for at least 18 years and have been very happy. More
by Happy17
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
August 03, 2017
No hassle I dealt with Erik Santiago. I found a van I liked on the website and inquired. He called and answered all my questions, right away. We crunched number I dealt with Erik Santiago. I found a van I liked on the website and inquired. He called and answered all my questions, right away. We crunched numbers before I went since I lived out of state. I knew exactly how much the van would be without any hidden fees. I test drove it and it was everything described on the website. I signed papers and it was mine. There was no hassle like the giant dealerships. I dealt with one person the entire time until I signed papers. More
by Wow.1234
August 02, 2017
Great job, thank you Thank you all for the help you gave our family in selecting in purchasing our new van. I appreciated Tim and the assistance he gave us answering que Thank you all for the help you gave our family in selecting in purchasing our new van. I appreciated Tim and the assistance he gave us answering questions and showing us the vechile. More
by MichaelR
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July 27, 2017
Very helpful! Thank you to everyone at Barkau for helping me find a new vehicle so quickly after an accident I was in. A special thank you to Mr. Barkau and Nils S Thank you to everyone at Barkau for helping me find a new vehicle so quickly after an accident I was in. A special thank you to Mr. Barkau and Nils Sandstrom for helping me find a great new dependable vehicle so quickly. More
by Mike81
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July 17, 2017
Great Experience We looked at alot of cars (they have such great selection). Our salesman, Nils, took his time with us. We never felt rushed or pressured. Got a great We looked at alot of cars (they have such great selection). Our salesman, Nils, took his time with us. We never felt rushed or pressured. Got a great car (2016 Dodge Dart) at an awesome price. More
by John
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July 15, 2017
Very Satisfied Customer I went to J H Barkau & Sons in Cedarville to purchase a car there a second time. Tim Border was helping me & he really listened. He then brought to I went to J H Barkau & Sons in Cedarville to purchase a car there a second time. Tim Border was helping me & he really listened. He then brought to my attention the vehicle I really wanted and was just listed. It was an "OMG" experience for me to have the car I really wanted to actually be available. Talk about an AWESOME day!! Thank you again Tim for your EXCELLENT customer service!! More
by mj1215
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July 08, 2017
Great buying experience Wonderful experience as always have bought several vehicles from here over the years. Have looked at other dealers. No one can compare to the value an Wonderful experience as always have bought several vehicles from here over the years. Have looked at other dealers. No one can compare to the value and ease of buying a vehicle More
by mnmartin4
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July 05, 2017
Ford Focus Jim Mullarkey went above and beyond helping me get a car after the car i bought from him 3 years ago hydroplaned and was totaled. Jim Mullarkey went above and beyond helping me get a car after the car i bought from him 3 years ago hydroplaned and was totaled. More
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