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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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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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July 13, 2018
Great place I have only purchased a couple cars through car dealerships. I defiantly recommend j and h barkau. Won't buy another vehicle from another car dealer I have only purchased a couple cars through car dealerships. I defiantly recommend j and h barkau. Won't buy another vehicle from another car dealership. Thanks to everyone that helped with this fast and easy experience. More
by Rustything802
July 13, 2018
Friendly and affordable Had no trouble finding a new vehicle because of their wide selection. I found just what I wanted and had helpful service! Will keep coming back! Had no trouble finding a new vehicle because of their wide selection. I found just what I wanted and had helpful service! Will keep coming back! More
by Kbummy
July 11, 2018
New car I recently hit a deer and needed another car. Mr. Barkau and Tim helped me find and get the car I loved, quickly and efficiently! My family and I love I recently hit a deer and needed another car. Mr. Barkau and Tim helped me find and get the car I loved, quickly and efficiently! My family and I love using J. H. Barkau. More
by jenna0129
Employees Worked With
July 10, 2018
What an amazing experience! Tim helped me find the perfect vehicle that was safe and practical for me and my growing family. I felt like he genuinely cared about helping me find Tim helped me find the perfect vehicle that was safe and practical for me and my growing family. I felt like he genuinely cared about helping me find a vehicle that was safe for my kids. And that meant a lot. Tim was amazing at explaining everything throughout the entire process and made me feel completely confident in making this big decision. I couldn't ask for a better guy to help me!! I would highly recommend tim to anyone I know that is looking into buying a vehicle, along with how amazing tim was to me and my family the entire staff there was friendly. This was definitely an amazing experience for me and I've had a smile on my face ever since I left with my amazing new car!!!! Thank you tim!!!! More
by Jenmp
Employees Worked With
July 10, 2018
Relaxed and respectful purchase pricess Buying a car from this dealership was by far one of the better ones I've ever had in my life. Working with Tim was absolutely fabulous he is friendly Buying a car from this dealership was by far one of the better ones I've ever had in my life. Working with Tim was absolutely fabulous he is friendly extremely helpful and respectful of your time. Picking up my car was a breeze I was in and out because they took care of everything before I got there what more could a person ask for? We will be buying our cars from them for a long time More
by Fiatowner
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July 04, 2018
Back on the road again!! With the help of salesman Nels, we found the perfect can for me and my 3 Boxers!! What a great deal. This is my 3 rd vehicle from Barkau auto sales. With the help of salesman Nels, we found the perfect can for me and my 3 Boxers!! What a great deal. This is my 3 rd vehicle from Barkau auto sales. The van is in perfect condition, good on gas and very clean. I say check them out 1st. You won't be disappointed!! Debi More
by Boxers3
July 02, 2018
My Pacifica We drove to Barkau from Wisconsin because Tim Border's customer service is exemplary!! I HIGHLY recommend this dealership, especially Tim. Tim took t We drove to Barkau from Wisconsin because Tim Border's customer service is exemplary!! I HIGHLY recommend this dealership, especially Tim. Tim took time to sinc my and my husbands phones. He was so patient as he went over all the bells and whistles. I LOVE MY PACIFICA, IT'S EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED. More
by Carolyn
July 01, 2018
Fantastic Experience This was the best experience of buying a vehicle I have ever experienced. Erick was very helpful and they treated me so well. I bought my new car and This was the best experience of buying a vehicle I have ever experienced. Erick was very helpful and they treated me so well. I bought my new car and have never been happier with a vehicle More
by Goddess151
Employees Worked With
Erick Santiago
June 30, 2018
Amazing experience Fastest and easiest vehicle purchase I've ever been involved with. Very kind people. Not pushy, very professional and personable. Showed us all the op Fastest and easiest vehicle purchase I've ever been involved with. Very kind people. Not pushy, very professional and personable. Showed us all the options and gave awesome instructions on option we were not familiar with. :) More
by Pastorglenn
June 29, 2018
Tried and true car shopping! Looking for a dealership that's transparent and hassle free? Try Barkau! We have trusted Barkau to supply our family with cars for many years . Tim Bo Looking for a dealership that's transparent and hassle free? Try Barkau! We have trusted Barkau to supply our family with cars for many years . Tim Border makes car shopping as painless as possible with his no-pressure, knowledgeable and patient sales expertise ! We will continue to shop at Barkau when we need a vehicle , for their quality vehicles and fair prices , thanks again Tim! More
by Tanja K
