[{"id":119345,"personPtyId":31122519,"firstName":"Nils","lastName":"Sandstrom","titleText":"Salesman-Cedarville Store","shortBioText":"I was voted 2017 Best Car Salesperson by the Freeport Journal! I was born-and-raised here in Freeport and I have a beautiful wife and two great children. I have been selling cars for the last 31 years and have loved every second of it. I enjoy meeting new people and working hard to ensure that they are completely satisfied with their Vehicle purchase. I'm very involved in the community and serve as a member of Kiwanis International, Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, and Elks Club. Contact me if you are looking for a great car buying experience!","emailTxt":"nsandstrom@barkau.com","combinedEmpAvgRatingNbr":5,"combinedRecentReviewCnt":5,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":135,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/dealer/38159/employees/4e4de7b1ada4.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"dealerEmpStartDtUtc":"733622400","industryStartDtUtc":"525916800","certifiedEmployee":true,"deptDscrp":"Sales"},{"id":310552,"personPtyId":31124558,"firstName":"Chad","lastName":"Piefer","titleText":"Finance Manager","emailTxt":"cpiefer@barkau.com","combinedEmpAvgRatingNbr":5,"combinedRecentReviewCnt":3,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":119,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/dealer/38159/employees/b7bcf8115109.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"dealerEmpStartDtUtc":"1312156800","industryStartDtUtc":"1083369600","certifiedEmployee":true,"deptDscrp":"Finance"},{"id":119346,"personPtyId":31122516,"firstName":"Tim","lastName":"Border","titleText":"Salesman-Cedarville Store","shortBioText":"Buying a great pre-owned vehicle doesn't have to be loaded with drama and stress! Take a drive to see me in \"downtown\" Cedarville for a stress free buying experience. I've been in the auto business since 2005 and General Motors Factory Certified.","emailTxt":"bordert7@gmail.com","combinedEmpAvgRatingNbr":5,"combinedRecentReviewCnt":2,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":230,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/dealer/38159/employees/1967fddb4517.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"dealerEmpStartDtUtc":"1325376000","industryStartDtUtc":"1120176000","certifiedEmployee":true,"deptDscrp":"Sales"},{"id":608867,"firstName":"Adam","lastName":"Sherman","titleText":"Admin","emailTxt":"sales@barkau.com","combinedEmpAvgRatingNbr":5,"combinedRecentReviewCnt":1,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":11,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/employee-placeholder.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"certifiedEmployee":false,"deptDscrp":"Administration"},{"id":119335,"firstName":"Willie","lastName":"Barkau","titleText":"Cedarville Store Owner","shortBioText":"","emailTxt":"wbarkau@barkau.com","combinedEmpAvgRatingNbr":5,"combinedRecentReviewCnt":0,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":13,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/dealer/38159/employees/bd625781-6707-4e1c-bb55-2ab0b2d1e100.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"certifiedEmployee":false},{"id":119344,"personPtyId":31122514,"firstName":"Jim","lastName":"Mullarkey","titleText":"Salesman-Cedarville Store","shortBioText":"","emailTxt":"jmullarkey@barkau.com","combinedRecentReviewCnt":0,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":205,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/dealer/38159/employees/f3f2181d5675.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"certifiedEmployee":false},{"id":362018,"personPtyId":31125624,"firstName":"Erick","lastName":"Santiago","titleText":"Sales","emailTxt":"esantiago@barkau.com","combinedRecentReviewCnt":0,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":25,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/dealer/38159/employees/247d9de3230a.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"dealerEmpStartDtUtc":"1470009600","certifiedEmployee":false,"deptDscrp":"Sales"},{"id":200061,"personPtyId":31126357,"firstName":"John","lastName":"Bottoms","titleText":"Sales-Cedarville","shortBioText":"I am life-long resident of Freeport and have been selling cars here for the last 25 years. I take immense pride in getting you into a vehicle that fits your particular needs. I take a very low-pressure approach and look forward to hopefully working with you in the near future. Go Bears!","emailTxt":"jbottoms@barkau.com","combinedRecentReviewCnt":0,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":9,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/dealer/38159/employees/cbda8dc0f7e0.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"dealerEmpStartDtUtc":"859852800","industryStartDtUtc":"699408000","certifiedEmployee":false,"deptDscrp":"Sales"},{"id":119334,"firstName":"Rick","lastName":"Barkau","titleText":"Stockton Store Owner","shortBioText":"","emailTxt":"rbarkau@barkau.com","combinedRecentReviewCnt":0,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":5,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/dealer/38159/employees/6e4d0d01-5c28-4cf7-a3a1-7ea15bb490e7.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"certifiedEmployee":false},{"id":620926,"firstName":"Zach","lastName":"Tobler","titleText":"sales consultant","emailTxt":"ztobler@barkau.com","combinedRecentReviewCnt":0,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":2,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/employee-placeholder.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"certifiedEmployee":false,"deptDscrp":"Sales"},{"id":663427,"firstName":"Javier","lastName":"Castro","titleText":"sales consultant","emailTxt":"javier@barkau.com","combinedRecentReviewCnt":0,"combinedEmpReviewCnt":1,"imageUrl":"https://cdn-user.dealerrater.com/images/employee-placeholder.jpg","drDealerId":38159,"certifiedEmployee":false,"deptDscrp":"Sales"}]
Dealers  /   Cedarville, IL  /  JH Barkau & Sons Auto Sales

JH Barkau & Sons Auto Sales

4.9 out of 5 4.9
695 reviews
200 N Stephenson Cedarville, IL 61013
Rectangle 48
Sales 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Service 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

JH Barkau & Sons Auto Sales Hours

Sales

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

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

Service

Monday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday

7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday

7:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Sunday

Closed
Dealer website
Dealer website
Used (815) 599-1598

Inventory

USED
$3,952
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier

GREAT DEAL

flame-solid

HOT CAR

  • Exterior Color: Sandrift Metallic
  • Interior Color: Light Gray
  • Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: FWD
Get a CARFAX Report
USED
$24,952
2020 Chevrolet Impala Premier

GOOD DEAL

flame-solid

HOT CAR

  • Exterior Color: Black
  • Interior Color: Jet Black
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: FWD
Get a CARFAX Report
USED
$24,952
2019 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT

GOOD DEAL

flame-solid

HOT CAR

  • Exterior Color: Summit White
  • Interior Color: Jet Black
  • Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: AWD
Get a CARFAX Report
USED
$20,752
2018 Chevrolet Equinox 1LT

GOOD DEAL

flame-solid

HOT CAR

  • Exterior Color: Orange Burst Metallic
  • Interior Color: Jet Black
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: AWD
Get a CARFAX Report
USED
$11,952
2014 RAM 1500 Tradesman

GOOD DEAL

flame-solid

HOT CAR

  • Exterior Color: Bright Silver Clearcoat Metallic
  • Interior Color: Diesel Gray / Black
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: RWD
Get a CARFAX Report
USED
$25,752
2020 Jeep Compass Altitude

GOOD DEAL

flame-solid

HOT CAR

  • Exterior Color: Pearl White Tri-Coat
  • Interior Color: Black
  • Transmission: 9-Speed Automatic
  • Drivetrain: 4WD
Get a CARFAX Report

Our Employees

5.0 out of 5
(5.0) 135 reviews

Nils Sandstrom

Salesman-Cedarville Store
5.0 out of 5
(5.0) 119 reviews

Chad Piefer

Finance Manager
5.0 out of 5
(5.0) 230 reviews

Tim Border

Salesman-Cedarville Store
5.0 out of 5
(5.0) 11 reviews

Adam Sherman

Admin
5.0 out of 5
(5.0) 13 reviews

Willie Barkau

Cedarville Store Owner
NOT RATED

Jim Mullarkey

Salesman-Cedarville Store
NOT RATED

Erick Santiago

Sales
NOT RATED

John Bottoms

Sales-Cedarville
NOT RATED

Rick Barkau

Stockton Store Owner
NOT RATED

Zach Tobler

sales consultant

 View All Employees
View All Employees

About Our Dealership

Dealer 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!"

Photos & Videos

7
Photos

Service

See All Service & Price Information

RepairPal Certification

  • Warranty - At least a 12,000-mile / 12-month warranty on parts and labor.
  • Price - Fair prices, measured by comparing them to the RepairPal Price Estimator.
  • Technician Quality - Technicians and advisors are properly trained, retained, and certified for quality.
  • Customer Satisfaction - A verified collection of valid online dealer reviews to demonstrate exceptional service quality.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 4.9
695 lifetime reviews. Includes reviews of JH Barkau & Sons Auto Sales from DealerRater.com

Read reviews that mention:

All Reviews service jim reasonable time purchase new great job drive new power steering helpful find decision making process helped to find perfect price reasonable buy great start finish new van
All Reviews service jim reasonable time purchase new great job drive new power steering helpful find decision making process
All Reviews service jim reasonable time purchase new great job drive new power steering helpful find decision making process helped to find perfect price reasonable buy great start finish new van
  • 5.0 out of 5
    Nils is one of the best salesmen in the Midwest. Hands...
    by Macho Man Randy Savage on DealerRater.com
    January 16, 2021

    Nils is one of the best salesmen in the Midwest. Hands down excellent experience from start to finish! Always ask for Nils. Fantastic Customer Service.

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Repair
    5.0 out of 5
    Friendliness
    5.0 out of 5
    Pricing
    Does recommend this dealer
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Worked with:
    Nils Sandstrom

    Salesman-Cedarville Store

    (5.0) 135 reviews
    Chad Piefer

    Finance Manager

    (5.0) 119 reviews
  • 5.0 out of 5
    Nils Sandstrom, and J H Barkau gave me excellent service...
    by Wordenkristie on DealerRater.com
    January 15, 2021

    Nils Sandstrom, and J H Barkau gave me excellent service to get the paperwork and loan all thru, so I could drive my car home.

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Repair
    5.0 out of 5
    Friendliness
    5.0 out of 5
    Pricing
    Does recommend this dealer
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Worked with:
    Nils Sandstrom

    Salesman-Cedarville Store

    (5.0) 135 reviews

  • FEATURED REVIEW

    5.0 out of 5
    Great Service
    by 4Runner11 from Milwaukee, WI
    March 9, 2016

    I just want to leave a review for Pat at Barkau. I didn't end up buying a car from them (only because I found a comparable local vehicle) but he did an... excellent job helping me out. Pat drove to their service center to do a walk-around of the vehicle (in detail) I was interested in since it is a 100+ mile drive for me. He was honest, straightforward, and not pushy in the least. I hope he ends up with the next car that we want because I would definitely make the trip.

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    Not Applicable
    Quality of Repair
    Not Applicable
    Overall Facilities
    Not Applicable
    Buying Process
    Does recommend this dealer
    Shopped for a new car
    Did not make a purchase
    2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you?
  • 5.0 out of 5
    So Tim was more than extremely helpful. The folks at JH...
    by timothybeavers71 on DealerRater.com
    January 2, 2021

    So Tim was more than extremely helpful. The folks at JH barkau and Sons are so courteous polite and genuine I highly recommend Tim and the folks at the... dealership

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Repair
    5.0 out of 5
    Friendliness
    5.0 out of 5
    Pricing
    Does recommend this dealer
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Worked with:
    Chad Piefer

    Finance Manager

    (5.0) 119 reviews
    Tim Border

    Salesman-Cedarville Store

    (5.0) 230 reviews
    Adam Sherman

    Admin

    (5.0) 11 reviews
  • 5.0 out of 5
    Visited Nils today in a whim, and came out with a 2019...
    by jammey78 on DealerRater.com
    December 26, 2020

    Visited Nils today in a whim, and came out with a 2019 RAM. Thanks Nils! Always able to get us what we want. Thank you

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Repair
    5.0 out of 5
    Friendliness
    5.0 out of 5
    Pricing
    Does recommend this dealer
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

    Thank you Jammey78 for taking the time to review us! We appreciate you, your friendship, loyalty and continued business. We look forward to working wi...th you in the future and will share this with Nils and the dealership. Enjoy that new RAM my friend and Happy New Year! Cheers!

    Worked with:
    Nils Sandstrom

    Salesman-Cedarville Store

    (5.0) 135 reviews
    Chad Piefer

    Finance Manager

    (5.0) 119 reviews
  • 5.0 out of 5
    Easy process. Thanks Nils and Adam at cedarville barkau....
    by E sandy on DealerRater.com
    December 24, 2020

    Easy process. Thanks Nils and Adam at cedarville barkau. - nils kills is the best fantasy football player 🙌🏼 Keep getting more Honda's. Can Barkaus... get Tesla's?

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Repair
    5.0 out of 5
    Friendliness
    5.0 out of 5
    Pricing
    Does recommend this dealer
    0 people out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

    Thank you E sandy for the excellent rating and taking the time to review us. We agree, Nils and Adam are gems to have on the Barkau Team. Please know ...that you can always rely on JH Barkau & Sons for support, exceeding expectations and customer first-focus!

    Worked with:
    Nils Sandstrom

    Salesman-Cedarville Store

    (5.0) 135 reviews
  • 5.0 out of 5
    It is always a quick and easy process buying a vehicle at...
    by Lohrkarrie on DealerRater.com
    December 24, 2020

    It is always a quick and easy process buying a vehicle at Barkaus. Nils makes the process nice and quick. We bought our last 6 vehicles here. We always... get top dollar for our trade in

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Repair
    5.0 out of 5
    Friendliness
    5.0 out of 5
    Pricing
    Does recommend this dealer
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

    Thank you Lohrkarrie for the awesome 5-star rating! We always aim to deliver great experiences and we are happy to hear we hit that mark with you ever...y time! We agree, Nils is an expert in the field and we are proud to have him part of the Barkau Team. Thank you for your loyalty, friendship and continued business. We look forward to seeing you again. Cheers!

    Worked with:
    Nils Sandstrom

    Salesman-Cedarville Store

    (5.0) 135 reviews
  • 5.0 out of 5
    Thank you Tim and Barkau & Sons for a pleasant and...
    by abnorman55 on DealerRater.com
    December 16, 2020

    Thank you Tim and Barkau & Sons for a pleasant and professional car buying experience !, and a very nice truck ! Well worth the long trip out.

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Repair
    5.0 out of 5
    Friendliness
    4.0 out of 5
    Pricing
    Does recommend this dealer
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us an excellent rating, we appreciate your business and kind words. We definitely agree, Tim is instru...mental to the Barkau Team! We want all of our customers to have a stress-free experience, exceed their expectations and leave our dealership feeling like family. Enjoy that new truck and don't be a stranger.

    Worked with:
    Tim Border

    Salesman-Cedarville Store

    (5.0) 230 reviews
  • 5.0 out of 5
    Tim did an awesome job helping us find what we were...
    by plaster94 on DealerRater.com
    December 15, 2020

    Tim did an awesome job helping us find what we were looking for. He made sure to explain all the futures of the vehicles that we test drove and was able... to help us walk out with a vehicle for our growing family the same day! Thank you Tim!

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Repair
    5.0 out of 5
    Friendliness
    5.0 out of 5
    Pricing
    Does recommend this dealer
    0 people out of 0 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Worked with:
    Tim Border

    Salesman-Cedarville Store

    (5.0) 230 reviews
  • 4.0 out of 5
    Clean establishment and kind people that work there. Cute...
    by Maizemaximus on DealerRater.com
    December 14, 2020

    Clean establishment and kind people that work there. Cute cat's and good snack's and beer coozie's. Hand sanitizer for your covid needs.

    5.0 out of 5
    Customer Service
    5.0 out of 5
    Quality of Repair
    5.0 out of 5
    Friendliness
    3.0 out of 5
    Pricing
    Does recommend this dealer
    1 people out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Worked with:
    Tim Border

    Salesman-Cedarville Store

    (5.0) 230 reviews
    Javier Castro

    sales consultant

    NOT RATED
View More Reviews