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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
2024 state dealer award View 16 awards
2024 state dealer award 2023 state dealer award 2016 state dealer award 2015 state dealer award 2014 state dealer award 2013 state 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. 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!

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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Reviews

(1,196 reviews)

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Everything went smoothly, all the Employees were nice and

Everything went smoothly, all the Employees were nice and friendly. The owner was also involved and he was pleasant. Good place to buy a ride!

Everything went smoothly, all the Employees were nice and

Everything went smoothly, all the Employees were nice and friendly. The owner was also involved and he was pleasant. Good place to buy a ride!

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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We were able to make our deal quickly and had been given

We were able to make our deal quickly and had been given a fair value for our trade-in. They really listened to our concerns and questions

We were able to make our deal quickly and had been given

We were able to make our deal quickly and had been given a fair value for our trade-in. They really listened to our concerns and questions

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Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic

Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic job making car look new again.

Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic

Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic job making car look new again.

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Joe was very helpful, not pushy and followed up and did

Joe was very helpful, not pushy and followed up and did everything he said that he would do. Very happy with the sales experience!

Joe was very helpful, not pushy and followed up and did

Joe was very helpful, not pushy and followed up and did everything he said that he would do. Very happy with the sales experience!

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I had a great experience!

I had a great experience! They were very welcoming and once it came to signing everything they were very thorough with explaining the paperwork. They answered all the questions I had as well. Joe was great! he was very nice and accommodating for us! I highly recommend this business.

I had a great experience!

I had a great experience! They were very welcoming and once it came to signing everything they were very thorough with explaining the paperwork. They answered all the questions I had as well. Joe was great! he was very nice and accommodating for us! I highly recommend this business.

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This dealership is fantastic!

This dealership is fantastic! This is the third car I purchased from this dealership. They are very reputable, helpful, and engaging. I trust them and would definitely purchase another car from them in the future.

This dealership is fantastic!

This dealership is fantastic! This is the third car I purchased from this dealership. They are very reputable, helpful, and engaging. I trust them and would definitely purchase another car from them in the future.

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Tim Boarder was the answer to our prayer.

Tim Boarder was the answer to our prayer. After several disappointing and frustrating services from other dealerships, Tim was everything we needed to assist us in finding the perfect vehicle. He was a pleasure and I will return for his service in the future. I could not have been more pleased and recommend him and JH Barkau to anyone!

Tim Boarder was the answer to our prayer.

Tim Boarder was the answer to our prayer. After several disappointing and frustrating services from other dealerships, Tim was everything we needed to assist us in finding the perfect vehicle. He was a pleasure and I will return for his service in the future. I could not have been more pleased and recommend him and JH Barkau to anyone!

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I was impressed with the professionalism at J.

I was impressed with the professionalism at J.H. Barkau & Sons. Tim Border and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Tim B. was prompt with replying to my inquiries. He was very accommodating around our schedule when it came to purchasing a vehicle. I will definitely do business with this dealership again.

I was impressed with the professionalism at J.

I was impressed with the professionalism at J.H. Barkau & Sons. Tim Border and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Tim B. was prompt with replying to my inquiries. He was very accommodating around our schedule when it came to purchasing a vehicle. I will definitely do business with this dealership again.

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Hospitality, no pressure, friendly, knowledgable,

Hospitality, no pressure, friendly, knowledgable, accommodating! We highly recommend you to shop here. Everyone from Mr. Barkau on down was a pleasure. Thank you for an excellent experience while we found the vehicle just right for us.

Hospitality, no pressure, friendly, knowledgable,

Hospitality, no pressure, friendly, knowledgable, accommodating! We highly recommend you to shop here. Everyone from Mr. Barkau on down was a pleasure. Thank you for an excellent experience while we found the vehicle just right for us.

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great salesman and owners very pleasant atmosphere

great salesman and owners very pleasant atmosphere would recommend dealership to potential vehicle buyers again

great salesman and owners very pleasant atmosphere

great salesman and owners very pleasant atmosphere would recommend dealership to potential vehicle buyers again

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