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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
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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March 18, 2018
Its almost too easy to get an automobile This is the fourth vehicle we have purchased from Barkau. I found the car I was interested in on the web site, then we drove over to view it. Everyone This is the fourth vehicle we have purchased from Barkau. I found the car I was interested in on the web site, then we drove over to view it. Everyone was very helpful from the first contact to the final handshake. This is the newest car (2017) I've ever had and Eric was very knowledgeable on all of the bells and whistles relating to the new technology now included in vehicles. When we drove off the lot with the car I just couldn't get over how well, smooth and comfortable the whole process felt. Yes, I would purchase from Barkau again. Yes, I would recommend this dealership to anyone seeking a used car. More
by recroc
March 13, 2018
Pleasant experience My salesman was Erik Santiago. He is very professional, listens to you, and does not try to push you to buy a car. Also, he knows a lot about cars. My salesman was Erik Santiago. He is very professional, listens to you, and does not try to push you to buy a car. Also, he knows a lot about cars. If I buy another vehicle, I will go back to him and this dealership again. More
by jane a rickman
March 13, 2018
We saw it online, found a salesman with the answers We were very pleased with our buying experience. From the time we walked in on Saturday until we went back on Monday to pick it up, everything went sm We were very pleased with our buying experience. From the time we walked in on Saturday until we went back on Monday to pick it up, everything went smoothly. Our salesman was very pleasant and knowledgeable and everyone else spoke just like a small town on TV. Thank you guys for all the information! More
by Elmer J. McGee
March 12, 2018
Very easy to work with. We met with Jim Mullarkey we've known for a long time. We have Bought many vehicles from this dealership and we have always had great service and grea We met with Jim Mullarkey we've known for a long time. We have Bought many vehicles from this dealership and we have always had great service and great vehicles from them. More
by Teresa Derr
Employees Worked With
Jim Mullarkey
March 05, 2018
Nils did a great job Great dealership to work with. They do a great job of making you feel comfortable and very through. The vehicle was everything as advertised. Thanks Great dealership to work with. They do a great job of making you feel comfortable and very through. The vehicle was everything as advertised. Thanks More
by Jeff
Employees Worked With
March 03, 2018
I will be going back! This is the 2nd car I've bought from barkau, they are always helpful & very friendly to deal with. Tim didn't rush me, and he was kind enough to show This is the 2nd car I've bought from barkau, they are always helpful & very friendly to deal with. Tim didn't rush me, and he was kind enough to show me how all the features work! More
by BekahJane
Employees Worked With
February 28, 2018
Pleasant I quite honestly was leery of shopping for a vehicle at Barkau as they have so much inventory. Tim greeted me the first time we stopped and I told h I quite honestly was leery of shopping for a vehicle at Barkau as they have so much inventory. Tim greeted me the first time we stopped and I told him I just wanted to look around, he didn't pressure me just told me to let him know if I needed anything. We returned 2 days later and I found a Suv I wanted Tim got all the financing arranged and was super, never pushy or pressuring me. Would strongly recommend him for your car shopping needs. More
by Kelly
Employees Worked With
February 26, 2018
Amazing place and amazing staff! We could not be happier with our 2008 Jeep Liberty that our Salesman Tim Border made possible. He was helpful, extremely honest, and considerate. When We could not be happier with our 2008 Jeep Liberty that our Salesman Tim Border made possible. He was helpful, extremely honest, and considerate. When we left with my new car we knew we made the right decision. I am happy as a 16 yr old kid who just got their drivers license. There were NO hidden fees and our payment ending up being less than originally thought! Also I am an animal lover and knowing that the owner has taken in a couple stray cats and vetted them and loved them makes my heart sing. My son loved being able to pet that cats and take pictures! More
by Erin June
February 22, 2018
Nice experience. I liked the way I was treated.The people were very easy to work with.I think I got a fair deal, I also got a free tank of gas. I liked the way I was treated.The people were very easy to work with.I think I got a fair deal, I also got a free tank of gas. More
by Gerald L Mc Kenna
Employees Worked With
Erick Santiago
February 06, 2018
Timely service with a smile! I'm giving five stars because Tim Border of Barkau in Cedarville was very attentive to our needs.He took the necessary time to be sure that we were ha I'm giving five stars because Tim Border of Barkau in Cedarville was very attentive to our needs.He took the necessary time to be sure that we were happy as well as informed about the purchase of our vehicle. The picture he took of us provided an encouraging personal touch. We will recommend to friends! Thanks! More
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