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JH Barkau & Sons Inc

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Sales hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Service hours: 7:30am to 11:30am
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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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(1,418 reviews)

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Sent spouse in with trade in to check car out and drive. I was working then came in on Monday so I can finish the deal after test drive. So far so good

Sent spouse in with trade in to check car out and drive. I was working then came in on Monday so I can finish the deal after test drive. So far so good

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Jose was friendly right from the start. He showed us a vehicle that he thought we’d like, & we immediately loved it! This was by far the easiest and best vehicle purchase I have ever made in my life!💜

Jose was friendly right from the start. He showed us a vehicle that he thought we’d like, & we immediately loved it! This was by far the easiest and best vehicle purchase I have ever made in my life!💜

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This was by far the best car buying experience I've ever had. I left loving my new vehicle and for the first time actually felt good about the deal we got. Tim and his team listened to our needs and worked with us to get a great deal. There was great communication, they were patient while I compared vehicles and the buying process was so fast and easy! Thank you again! I'll definitely be back 😊

This was by far the best car buying experience I've ever had. I left loving my new vehicle and for the first time actually felt good about the deal we got. Tim and his team listened to our needs and worked with us to get a great deal. There was great communication, they were patient while I compared vehicles and the buying process was so fast and easy! Thank you again! I'll definitely be back 😊

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A great place, great guy, great service, loving our truck!! We have used Barkau's for years & never been disappointed! They back up their cars, trucks & services. Big thank you to Nils Sandstrom for his expertise for friends & family alike.

A great place, great guy, great service, loving our truck!! We have used Barkau's for years & never been disappointed! They back up their cars, trucks & services. Big thank you to Nils Sandstrom for his expertise for friends & family alike.

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Nils did an awesome job of suggesting multiple options for cars. Luckily he suggested the car I bought, which was not the one I thought Id buy. Thanks Nil and Barkau for making it an easy buying experience.

Nils did an awesome job of suggesting multiple options for cars. Luckily he suggested the car I bought, which was not the one I thought Id buy. Thanks Nil and Barkau for making it an easy buying experience.

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Nils and Lois were fantastic to work with on upgrading my Jeep Cherokee! The trade process was smooth and Nils made sure I was set up well to take home the new Jeep the same day. Extra bonus to receive a personal thank you from Jim!

Nils and Lois were fantastic to work with on upgrading my Jeep Cherokee! The trade process was smooth and Nils made sure I was set up well to take home the new Jeep the same day. Extra bonus to receive a personal thank you from Jim!

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I would highly recommend Jose. He helped me find an absolutely beautiful 2019 Ford Edge ST. I fell in love with it instantly. I went to look and left there extremely happy. He exceeded my expectations. It was the first vehicle I looked at and I knew it was the one. It looked perfect inside and out. I'm definitely a happy customer.

I would highly recommend Jose. He helped me find an absolutely beautiful 2019 Ford Edge ST. I fell in love with it instantly. I went to look and left there extremely happy. He exceeded my expectations. It was the first vehicle I looked at and I knew it was the one. It looked perfect inside and out. I'm definitely a happy customer.

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The dealership's atmosphere is inviting and has a great and friendly staff. Jose Cuatlatl made me feel welcome and made my first car buying experience easy and quick.

The dealership's atmosphere is inviting and has a great and friendly staff. Jose Cuatlatl made me feel welcome and made my first car buying experience easy and quick.

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My experience with Tim was great! Him and his team took great care of me and were very welcoming! I drove 5hrs to look at my truck and it was a great fit for me. If you’re looking for a new vehicle don’t hesitate to swing by and let Tim take care of you!

My experience with Tim was great! Him and his team took great care of me and were very welcoming! I drove 5hrs to look at my truck and it was a great fit for me. If you’re looking for a new vehicle don’t hesitate to swing by and let Tim take care of you!

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Tim was very helpful and got me one xxxx of a good deal on the car that I wanted, would return 10 out of 10!!!

Tim was very helpful and got me one xxxx of a good deal on the car that I wanted, would return 10 out of 10!!!

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