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J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
Cedarville, IL
1,268 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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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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June 13, 2019
Helpful I spoke with several employees while there, all were courteous and helpful during our buying experience. A very nice selection of vehicles to choose I spoke with several employees while there, all were courteous and helpful during our buying experience. A very nice selection of vehicles to choose from. More
by bphiggs
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Adam,Zach were pleasant to deal with as well. Good luck with your upcoming college.
June 07, 2019
They all was very friendly! Everybody was real professional with there job and knew what they was talking about . They Answered every question I had. That's why all my cars I've Everybody was real professional with there job and knew what they was talking about . They Answered every question I had. That's why all my cars I've had is from barkau. More
by Golflefty#12
June 06, 2019
Make's it Easy Always great service whether buying new or used! Did most the transaction via test message! Appreciate the good work Nils and the whole Barkau family. Always great service whether buying new or used! Did most the transaction via test message! Appreciate the good work Nils and the whole Barkau family. More
by localjoeconstruction
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May 29, 2019
Many vehicles to choose from. Great experience . They had what we were looking for. Erick was very knowledgeable of the vehicle we choose. He was a great listener and answered a Great experience . They had what we were looking for. Erick was very knowledgeable of the vehicle we choose. He was a great listener and answered all of our questions. More
by beloithappy
May 08, 2019
awsome it was great dealing with Nils Sandstrom treated us like family, its our 3rd vehicle from them would back again and tell others. thank you Barkau it was great dealing with Nils Sandstrom treated us like family, its our 3rd vehicle from them would back again and tell others. thank you Barkau More
by ron cheryl 78
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April 10, 2019
All together a great experience Tim was great and so was Adam and the rest of the team. Buying and chosing a car isnt easy but Tim made it very easy and found us our ideal car the fi Tim was great and so was Adam and the rest of the team. Buying and chosing a car isnt easy but Tim made it very easy and found us our ideal car the first try. Time will tell if we made a good choice but we have a great car and Tim to help us through any questions or concerns!! We look forward to working with Tim in the future as well Ps no pic bc i looked awful but we purchased 2015 Hyundai Tucson great milage and the inside is so comfortable!!! More
by Vroom
April 05, 2019
Renagde 4/4/19 Tim was great! Helped me get a fantastic price, answered all my questions, and was just and overall pleasure to do business with. I would recommend JH Tim was great! Helped me get a fantastic price, answered all my questions, and was just and overall pleasure to do business with. I would recommend JH Barkau & Sons 100% More
by Riptide3413
April 04, 2019
Friendly and helpful Very helpful in finding the right vehicle for my needs and budget. Did not cut corners for just any mode of transportation but something reliable, fun Very helpful in finding the right vehicle for my needs and budget. Did not cut corners for just any mode of transportation but something reliable, functional and affordable. More
by Nostradomus
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March 31, 2019
Very Professional, understanding, willing to go and get best Friendly, returned texts communicated on all topics. Went the extra mile to get the best deal on my trade in, and financing of the vehicle I wanted so Friendly, returned texts communicated on all topics. Went the extra mile to get the best deal on my trade in, and financing of the vehicle I wanted so bad. Willing to work with me on all options that were very professionally offered. Thank you, your Staff was fantastic, you made my day. More
by HARLEYWILD
March 31, 2019
Great experience Tim Border is a great Salesman,he took the time to explain all the different features about the car and didn't make us feel like a number. Thank you Tim Border is a great Salesman,he took the time to explain all the different features about the car and didn't make us feel like a number. Thank you Tim! More
by ericstacy
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