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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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December 02, 2025
Jose was very helpful with the entire process and the dealership was welcoming and friendly dealership was welcoming and friendly More
by Headmalik535
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December 01, 2025
Pleased with my purchase, trade in deal and price of my car, only 43,000 miles. Nils kept me informed throughout process. car, only 43,000 miles. Nils kept me informed throughout process. More
by peaceandjoy.1954
November 18, 2025
Very helpful,help with all the details. Very pleasant experience.Great costomer service.God bless you all. Very pleasant experience.Great costomer service.God bless you all. More
by joyceholland555
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November 12, 2025
Our experience with this dealership was incredible. Tim and the team went above and beyond to make this purchase smooth and I’m grateful for their level of customer service. I highly recommend purchasi Tim and the team went above and beyond to make this purchase smooth and I’m grateful for their level of customer service. I highly recommend purchasing your next vehicle here! More
by Mike DeReu
November 12, 2025
We recently purchased a Chevrolet Blazer and couldn't be happier with our experience at J.H. Barkau & Sons in Cedarville! Tim was very knowledgeable and great to work with! Our purchase including the paperw happier with our experience at J.H. Barkau & Sons in Cedarville! Tim was very knowledgeable and great to work with! Our purchase including the paperwork was easy! We highly recommend this dealership! More
by jkfrank
October 27, 2025
They were very accommodating to my crazy schedule. They had the paperwork ready when I got there so I could finish everything within my timetable. They had the paperwork ready when I got there so I could finish everything within my timetable. More
by llhlmn
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October 27, 2025
The customer service I received from not only Nils but also Louis was second to none. It's something that most places are lacking, but not here at J.H. Barkau & Sons Cedarville! Nils was very quick and ha also Louis was second to none. It's something that most places are lacking, but not here at J.H. Barkau & Sons Cedarville! Nils was very quick and happy to answer all of my questions. He took the time to get me the information to the best of his knowledge to ensure I felt comfortable with my purchase. If you’re in the market for a vehicle, you MUST go see these guys! More
by Tanner Lawfer
October 26, 2025
Joe at Barkau's did a great job with my used car purchase. He answered all my questions and made the transaction very easy. In less than one day I had financing approval and left with the car. purchase. He answered all my questions and made the transaction very easy. In less than one day I had financing approval and left with the car. More
by Tony H
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