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JH Barkau & Sons Inc

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Sales hours: 8:00am to 7:00pm
Service hours: 7:30am to 5:00pm
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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. Visit our website today to read all of our customer testimonials and stop in today to schedule your next test drive!
Voted "Best in the Region" for 19 years in a row!

Service center

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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(1,321 reviews)

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Good vehicle selection, very friendly service and we were

Good vehicle selection, very friendly service and we were treated very fairly. Our friends love our new truck and think we did great at Barkau's!

Good vehicle selection, very friendly service and we were

Good vehicle selection, very friendly service and we were treated very fairly. Our friends love our new truck and think we did great at Barkau's!

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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Tim was very helpful and was very thoughtful.

Tim was very helpful and was very thoughtful. He knows how to make his costumers feel appreciated and heard. We really appreciate everything he did

Tim was very helpful and was very thoughtful.

Tim was very helpful and was very thoughtful. He knows how to make his costumers feel appreciated and heard. We really appreciate everything he did

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Tim was great to work with!

Tim was great to work with!! We are very happy with our purchase! We would recommend him to our friends and family!

Tim was great to work with!

Tim was great to work with!! We are very happy with our purchase! We would recommend him to our friends and family!

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Nils, Rick and Rhett were great to work with.

Nils, Rick and Rhett were great to work with...as always! Gave us a great deal on our trade too! It's always a pleasure buying from Barkau!! Thanks guys!

Nils, Rick and Rhett were great to work with.

Nils, Rick and Rhett were great to work with...as always! Gave us a great deal on our trade too! It's always a pleasure buying from Barkau!! Thanks guys!

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I have had the privilege of getting 2 vehicles from

I have had the privilege of getting 2 vehicles from Barkau.com one in Cedarville and another one in Freeport. I have gotten really good service both times.

I have had the privilege of getting 2 vehicles from

I have had the privilege of getting 2 vehicles from Barkau.com one in Cedarville and another one in Freeport. I have gotten really good service both times.

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Nils Sandstrom was very helpful finding me the right

Nils Sandstrom was very helpful finding me the right vehicle. The car I went to test drive did not work out. He showed me a much better option. Love my "new" Jeep Grand Cherokee!

Nils Sandstrom was very helpful finding me the right

Nils Sandstrom was very helpful finding me the right vehicle. The car I went to test drive did not work out. He showed me a much better option. Love my "new" Jeep Grand Cherokee!

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Nils communicated very well every step of the way.

Nils communicated very well every step of the way. The buying process was easy and painless. Great job Barkau team!

Nils communicated very well every step of the way.

Nils communicated very well every step of the way. The buying process was easy and painless. Great job Barkau team!

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Supportive, responsive.

Supportive, responsive. Listened to our requests. Was very thorough in processing. Vehicle selection was outstanding.

Supportive, responsive.

Supportive, responsive. Listened to our requests. Was very thorough in processing. Vehicle selection was outstanding.

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Great people very Friendly they all Treat you like

Great people very Friendly they all Treat you like Family Thanks for everything you Did for us!

Great people very Friendly they all Treat you like

Great people very Friendly they all Treat you like Family Thanks for everything you Did for us!

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Well felt welcomed our dealer was helpful and patient

Well felt welcomed our dealer was helpful and patient with my wife and I. The dealer helped us find a pretty nice and reliable vehicle that fit us. We had not problems or issues everything went smoothly and our dealer was informative about any questions we had as well. We are satisfied customers.

Well felt welcomed our dealer was helpful and patient

Well felt welcomed our dealer was helpful and patient with my wife and I. The dealer helped us find a pretty nice and reliable vehicle that fit us. We had not problems or issues everything went smoothly and our dealer was informative about any questions we had as well. We are satisfied customers.

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