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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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September 30, 2025
First class customer service. Fair vehicle pricing. I have purchased 5 vehicles from J.H. Barkau and have no regrets. Satisfied with the vehicles and customer service every time! Fair vehicle pricing. I have purchased 5 vehicles from J.H. Barkau and have no regrets. Satisfied with the vehicles and customer service every time! More
by williamgale
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September 27, 2025
I am very pleased with the purchase of my Ford Transit. Tim Border at J.H. Barkau in Cedarville was great to work with and I would recommend him and this dealership for anyone needing a new vehicle. I look Tim Border at J.H. Barkau in Cedarville was great to work with and I would recommend him and this dealership for anyone needing a new vehicle. I look forward to having more than enough seating for my large family! More
by dancin_mel13
September 27, 2025
Great place to purchase a vehicle. Nice people to work with that respected our time, didn't force additional packages and were there to take care of all our car buying needs. Tim Bor Nice people to work with that respected our time, didn't force additional packages and were there to take care of all our car buying needs. Tim Border is great and this is our second vehicle purchased with JH Barkau in Cedarville. More
by pagemstr2
September 26, 2025
Tim and all of the staff at Barkau's were extremely professional, helpful and courteous helping our Granddaughter to purchase a vehicle. We really appreciate Tim Border, he is the best. professional, helpful and courteous helping our Granddaughter to purchase a vehicle. We really appreciate Tim Border, he is the best. More
by pamrosebrook
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September 22, 2025
Was at a lot of dealerships . thy got the job with sealing me a truck. thy got the job with sealing me a truck. More
by mrlong6978
September 18, 2025
I had a great experience Tim was very easy to deal with. Thanks for my new car!! Thanks for my new car!! More
by Thicks
September 13, 2025
Joe was very helpful and welcoming to my husband and I. He was personal and not pushy. We are thankful for all he did to help us as first time buyers. He was personal and not pushy. We are thankful for all he did to help us as first time buyers. More
by johnseyk
September 12, 2025
I recently purchased my 2022 jeep Compass and love it! Tim was very helpful to me in deciding which vehicle was a good fit. I had been rear ended in my previous Jeep and I wanted to stay with the same typ Tim was very helpful to me in deciding which vehicle was a good fit. I had been rear ended in my previous Jeep and I wanted to stay with the same type of vehicle. He was very helpful explaining all The options it had and set up my phone. I am riding in luxury! More
by muffpuff
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September 11, 2025
Never bought from Nils before. But there is a first time for everything. Glad we bought from Nils today. A+ rating. But there is a first time for everything. Glad we bought from Nils today. A+ rating. More
by geraldwilson200
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