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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
2026 state dealer award
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2026 state dealer award 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
2026 consumer 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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(1,455 reviews)

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Very easy to deal with. Tim went out of his way to answer all questions, and we had a lot. Product matched the pictures and the expectation. Very pleased with our truck and our experience. Would recommend.

Very easy to deal with. Tim went out of his way to answer all questions, and we had a lot. Product matched the pictures and the expectation. Very pleased with our truck and our experience. Would recommend.

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My wife and I had a very easy, no-stress experience with Tim at the dealership. We already knew what vehicle we were interested in, but Tim followed our lead and was very supportive, forthcoming, and helpful in the process. We never felt pressured in any way. We would definitely recommend shopping at JH. Barkau, and asking Tim for his help and guidance. If we are ever in need of another vehicle, Barkau and Tim are at the top of our list.

My wife and I had a very easy, no-stress experience with Tim at the dealership. We already knew what vehicle we were interested in, but Tim followed our lead and was very supportive, forthcoming, and helpful in the process. We never felt pressured in any way. We would definitely recommend shopping at JH. Barkau, and asking Tim for his help and guidance. If we are ever in need of another vehicle, Barkau and Tim are at the top of our list.

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Everyone in the dealership was nice and willing to assist. Tim was very helpful and made the process very easy on us.

Everyone in the dealership was nice and willing to assist. Tim was very helpful and made the process very easy on us.

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Nils Sandstrom was a pleasure to work with. He helped us find the car we were looking for without any pressure. Things went so well we bought two vehicles that day. Knowledgeable and efficient, top rating.

Nils Sandstrom was a pleasure to work with. He helped us find the car we were looking for without any pressure. Things went so well we bought two vehicles that day. Knowledgeable and efficient, top rating.

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Great experience! Tim helped us check out several cars and the staff stayed late to finish up the paperwork. Tim added personal touches to the sale that were appreciated.

Great experience! Tim helped us check out several cars and the staff stayed late to finish up the paperwork. Tim added personal touches to the sale that were appreciated.

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We have grown to trust the crew at Barkau, especially Nils. We have purchased 3 cars in the last 15 hrs or so and some from many years ago, Including our family members they are very attentive and honest , will not buy from anyone else.

We have grown to trust the crew at Barkau, especially Nils. We have purchased 3 cars in the last 15 hrs or so and some from many years ago, Including our family members they are very attentive and honest , will not buy from anyone else.

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Greatly appreciated our Salesman, Tim. He made the purchase of my vehicle seamless. He was very attentive and worked through all the details with speed. I’m very excited about my purchase. This vehicle is exactly what I was looking for.

Greatly appreciated our Salesman, Tim. He made the purchase of my vehicle seamless. He was very attentive and worked through all the details with speed. I’m very excited about my purchase. This vehicle is exactly what I was looking for.

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They are very friendly and knowledgeable. They take a lot of the stress away in purchasing a new or used vehicle.

They are very friendly and knowledgeable. They take a lot of the stress away in purchasing a new or used vehicle.

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Bought a Nissan rogue and was impressed by clear communication and their ability to identify problems and then immediately resolve them

Bought a Nissan rogue and was impressed by clear communication and their ability to identify problems and then immediately resolve them

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We had a great experience buying with JH Barkau & Sons! Nils was very welcoming & helpful every step of the way. We never felt pressured & always felt he had our best interest at heart. Highly recommend! My daughter is very happy with her purchase!

We had a great experience buying with JH Barkau & Sons! Nils was very welcoming & helpful every step of the way. We never felt pressured & always felt he had our best interest at heart. Highly recommend! My daughter is very happy with her purchase!

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