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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!

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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(1,438 reviews)

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Gave us a heads up on a specific model they got in that we were looking for. Very easy process, no pressure. Always stood behind their cars in the past, made things right.

Gave us a heads up on a specific model they got in that we were looking for. Very easy process, no pressure. Always stood behind their cars in the past, made things right.

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Easy guys to work with, great prices. Pretty fast with paperwork. All around a good experience.

Easy guys to work with, great prices. Pretty fast with paperwork. All around a good experience.

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Very easy process. Greeted by the owner as I waited. Joe was great! No issues with anything

Very easy process. Greeted by the owner as I waited. Joe was great! No issues with anything

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My family and I have been buying cars from the Freeport and Cedarville Barkau for many years and we’ve never had an issue! They’re extremely reliable and reasonable with their prices. Always happy to do business with them.

My family and I have been buying cars from the Freeport and Cedarville Barkau for many years and we’ve never had an issue! They’re extremely reliable and reasonable with their prices. Always happy to do business with them.

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Everyone was very friendly and walked me through everything I needed to know. It was a great experience.

Everyone was very friendly and walked me through everything I needed to know. It was a great experience.

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Tim will go way above and beyond all of your expectations on what a dealership experience should be like. He is super quick to repond, upbeat, and extremely no pressure Finnance guy Korey (forgive me if it’s misspelled) went over all of the paperwork and it seems like I was in and out of there in 90 minutes.

Tim will go way above and beyond all of your expectations on what a dealership experience should be like. He is super quick to repond, upbeat, and extremely no pressure Finnance guy Korey (forgive me if it’s misspelled) went over all of the paperwork and it seems like I was in and out of there in 90 minutes.

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I received the best service ever! From the test drive thru the finance! The cars were even cooled for test drive. No pressure, just a well oiled business where Mr Barksu has the best staff. My family has bought cars from them, my last car lasted 14 years . We love dealing with Nils. He is so awesome at helping you get the right vehicle for the best price. Nails went above and beyond for me as he does everyone. Love my new car, it's perfect for me. Call Nils if you need a new vehicle, they are an awesome local business. Special thank you to Jim Barkau and all the staff!

I received the best service ever! From the test drive thru the finance! The cars were even cooled for test drive. No pressure, just a well oiled business where Mr Barksu has the best staff. My family has bought cars from them, my last car lasted 14 years . We love dealing with Nils. He is so awesome at helping you get the right vehicle for the best price. Nails went above and beyond for me as he does everyone. Love my new car, it's perfect for me. Call Nils if you need a new vehicle, they are an awesome local business. Special thank you to Jim Barkau and all the staff!

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There truly did an amazing job helping me every step of the way in purchasing my new car!

There truly did an amazing job helping me every step of the way in purchasing my new car!

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Very kind and thorough. Joe walked me through everything and was very forward and upfront. Can't ask for anything better

Very kind and thorough. Joe walked me through everything and was very forward and upfront. Can't ask for anything better

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I had a perfect experience it was fast easy, friendly. And I walked away with exactly what I wanted. Thanks again!

I had a perfect experience it was fast easy, friendly. And I walked away with exactly what I wanted. Thanks again!

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