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JH Barkau & Sons Inc

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Monday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Tuesday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Wednesday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Thursday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Friday 8:00am–7:00pm 7:30am–5:00pm
Saturday 8:00am–4:00pm 7:30am–11:30am
Sunday Closed Closed
2025 state dealer award
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2025 state dealer award 2024 state dealer award 2023 state dealer award 2016 state dealer award 2015 state dealer award 2014 state dealer award 2013 state dealer award
2025 consumer dealer award 2024 consumer dealer award 2023 consumer dealer award 2022 consumer dealer award 2021 consumer dealer award 2020 consumer dealer award 2019 consumer dealer award 2018 consumer dealer award 2017 consumer dealer award 2016 consumer dealer award 2015 consumer dealer award

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(815) 599-1598 (815) 599-1598

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About our dealership

This seller has been on Cars.com since March 2004.
Since 1952 J.H. Barkau & Sons has stood behind our large selection of used vehicles. We are a customer focused and a family owned business. Our sales staff does not believe in pressuring our customers. Instead we want to earn your business by making sure each and every single one of our customers can find something that is right for them on our lot.
We have been voted "Best In Region" for the 19th Year in a row by local newspaper readers and named Dealer Rater Illinois Used Car Dealer of the Year for three straight years.
Voted "Best in the Region" for 19 years in a row!

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Phone number (815) 599-1598

Service hours

Monday
7:30am–5:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am–5:00pm
Wednesday
7:30am–5:00pm
Thursday
7:30am–5:00pm
Friday
7:30am–5:00pm
Saturday
7:30am–11:30am
Sunday
Closed

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(1,362 reviews)

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The customer service I received from not only Nils but

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 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!

The customer service I received from not only Nils but

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 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!

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They were very accommodating to my crazy schedule.

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 were very accommodating to my crazy schedule.

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.

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Joe at Barkau's did a great job with my used car

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.

Joe at Barkau's did a great job with my used car

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.

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Great people to work with.

Great people to work with. Tim and the team took care of all our concerns and provided us with a great vehicle.

Great people to work with.

Great people to work with. Tim and the team took care of all our concerns and provided us with a great vehicle.

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Great dealership.

Great dealership. Joe baker was great to work with.easy going no pressure at all.will recommend him to every one I know.

Great dealership.

Great dealership. Joe baker was great to work with.easy going no pressure at all.will recommend him to every one I know.

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This is a second vehicle purchase from Tim Border at

This is a second vehicle purchase from Tim Border at Barkau's...Tim Border went above and beyond to make our experience a great one! Thanks so much for your help!

This is a second vehicle purchase from Tim Border at

This is a second vehicle purchase from Tim Border at Barkau's...Tim Border went above and beyond to make our experience a great one! Thanks so much for your help!

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Barkau did everything they could to get me approved.

Barkau did everything they could to get me approved. My credit was not great and they did everything they could to make the deal happen!. Joe was very friendly and took care of any questions or concerns as the came up!

Barkau did everything they could to get me approved.

Barkau did everything they could to get me approved. My credit was not great and they did everything they could to make the deal happen!. Joe was very friendly and took care of any questions or concerns as the came up!

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Everyone I dealt with was courteous and well informed.

Everyone I dealt with was courteous and well informed. Had originally planned to look at a car in Madison and this was on the way. The dealer in Madison was unknown. This was a better car and Barkau was a dealership I could trust. Tim was great to work with.

Everyone I dealt with was courteous and well informed.

Everyone I dealt with was courteous and well informed. Had originally planned to look at a car in Madison and this was on the way. The dealer in Madison was unknown. This was a better car and Barkau was a dealership I could trust. Tim was great to work with.

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Nils was so helpful and made sure we got an amazing

Nils was so helpful and made sure we got an amazing family car for our quickly growing family! Sold us the car and when I couldn’t get my car seat out had someone help me! So sweet!

Nils was so helpful and made sure we got an amazing

Nils was so helpful and made sure we got an amazing family car for our quickly growing family! Sold us the car and when I couldn’t get my car seat out had someone help me! So sweet!

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Tim Border helped me find my first ever car and was able

Tim Border helped me find my first ever car and was able to cut me a great deal! The car is amazing and I loved working with this dealership!

Tim Border helped me find my first ever car and was able

Tim Border helped me find my first ever car and was able to cut me a great deal! The car is amazing and I loved working with this dealership!

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