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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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(1,470 reviews)

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They answered all my questions respectfully and were very patient with me. They went above and beyond; took care of a few body and paint issues I noticed.

They answered all my questions respectfully and were very patient with me. They went above and beyond; took care of a few body and paint issues I noticed.

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Always good to deal and work with. 40 years buying from Barkau. Have never had a problem from them. Thank you for being such a great company and thank you Nils.

Always good to deal and work with. 40 years buying from Barkau. Have never had a problem from them. Thank you for being such a great company and thank you Nils.

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I flew to IL to buy my van there. Jose was professional and incredibly accommodating. I would do business with him again if I needed any other vehicles. Since purchasing the van there has been no issues with it. Everything was disclosed in the sale. Nice guy and professional experience.

I flew to IL to buy my van there. Jose was professional and incredibly accommodating. I would do business with him again if I needed any other vehicles. Since purchasing the van there has been no issues with it. Everything was disclosed in the sale. Nice guy and professional experience.

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Fast and friendly service. Buying my new car was easy and Jose was able to answer all my questions and address any concerns. I will continue to do business with this company. This was the 3rd vehicle we purchased. Always satisfied.

Fast and friendly service. Buying my new car was easy and Jose was able to answer all my questions and address any concerns. I will continue to do business with this company. This was the 3rd vehicle we purchased. Always satisfied.

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Very friendly and resourceful; knows how to provide good service and offers you alternatives good

Very friendly and resourceful; knows how to provide good service and offers you alternatives good

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Muy buen servicio por parte de la persona que me atendió para veder el carro

Muy buen servicio por parte de la persona que me atendió para veder el carro

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I really liked the service.very good customer service with the new productive customer support

I really liked the service.very good customer service with the new productive customer support

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Everyone was helpful and answer all questions. They were very understanding when we forgot the extra keys and title for our trade in. I would recommend Everyone to deal with Nils he knows his stock of vehicles. Will go back when I. Need of another vehicle.

Everyone was helpful and answer all questions. They were very understanding when we forgot the extra keys and title for our trade in. I would recommend Everyone to deal with Nils he knows his stock of vehicles. Will go back when I. Need of another vehicle.

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I’ve always bought really old used cars through buy here pay here dealerships and ended up in a pickle. After doing that four times over the last eight years, by my surprise I found myself in another pickle and decided to give barkau in Cedarville a call. I spoke with Jose one time on a Monday morning. Needless to say he did a phenomenal job with my 600 credit score because I drove out in a 2022 with the best APR I’ve ever seen by the end of the day. It’s been 3 weeks and I couldn’t be happier!

I’ve always bought really old used cars through buy here pay here dealerships and ended up in a pickle. After doing that four times over the last eight years, by my surprise I found myself in another pickle and decided to give barkau in Cedarville a call. I spoke with Jose one time on a Monday morning. Needless to say he did a phenomenal job with my 600 credit score because I drove out in a 2022 with the best APR I’ve ever seen by the end of the day. It’s been 3 weeks and I couldn’t be happier!

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Ive experienced great customer service here. I called and asked Jose to bring a car over to Freeport and he had it ready for me to test drive on my lunch break. Came back later that night and finished the paperwork in about an hour. we are very happy with the car and Jose was very helpful and kind :)

Ive experienced great customer service here. I called and asked Jose to bring a car over to Freeport and he had it ready for me to test drive on my lunch break. Came back later that night and finished the paperwork in about an hour. we are very happy with the car and Jose was very helpful and kind :)

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