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JH Barkau & Sons Inc

(1,303 reviews)
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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
2025 state dealer award
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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
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
(815) 599-1598 (815) 599-1598

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(1,303 reviews)

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Tim was so helpful and pleasant to work with. He listened...

Tim was so helpful and pleasant to work with. He listened to everything we were saying and helped me get my jeep. Th you Tim😉 😉

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  • Overall experience 5.0
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Tim and the Team here at JH Barkau & Sons thank you for the awesome 5 star rating! We appreciate you giving us your take on how we are doing. We are glad customers like you are having great experiences at our dealership.

I just purchased my third vehicle from this store and...

I just purchased my third vehicle from this store and they were amazing yet again. Quick, efficient, & always willing to help even when I barley know what I want. Tim makes the entire experience laid back and painless. Thank you 🙏

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  • Customer service 5.0
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Thank you so much for this awesome review! We appreciate your kind words and continued loyalty of JH Barkau & Sons. We want all of our customers to walk out of Barkau feeling like family. We look forward to seeing you again!

Great Experience buying the dodge Charger. We were able...

Great Experience buying the dodge Charger. We were able to do most everything before I even walked into the dealership! Tim as great to deal with!

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We are thrilled to see you had a 5 star experience at JH Barkau & Sons! Tim and the Team take pride knowing you had a stress free sales experience! We appreciate your business and sharing your experience with the us and the community. We look forward to your next visit!

We were told one thing and didn't turn out to be. Just...

We were told one thing and didn't turn out to be. Just got more expenses! Still having issues and will have to take somewhere else now. Was going to go back for next vehicle but not anymore!

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  • Customer service 1.0
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Dealer response

We appreciate your review and feedback. We are sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. We make it a point to be known for excellent customer service and it is helpful to know how our customers experience each visit, as we take into consideration every piece of feedback we come across to help make us better. Thank you for coming to see us, all the best to you.

I would recommend Tim to anyone looking to purchase a...

I would recommend Tim to anyone looking to purchase a vehicle. He made the car buying process quick and easy and was very helpful in explaining the features and settings of the car. I am loving my 2019 Chevrolet Malibu and was pleased with the service provided at JH Barkau & Sons!

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Seeing that you had a 5-star experience is the best think we could hope for! Haley, your review means a lot to Tim and the Cedarville Team. Thank for choosing JH Barkau & Sons - we look forward to serving you for many years to come!

Tim is always so helpful and makes me feel like his only...

Tim is always so helpful and makes me feel like his only customer. This is the fourth car I have bought with JH Barkau and the third Tim has sold me. He is just an amazing guy to work with, not the picture taking...lol! Thanks.

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Thank you for your kind words and continued support Jen! We want all of our customers to walk out of Barkau feeling like family. Tim and the Team look forward to working with you in the future!

Tim was very good had to deal with me stressing about it...

Tim was very good had to deal with me stressing about it all week and asking a lot of questions the wife loves the van and loved all the cats lol will be back wen I need another car

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I am very pleased with the service that Tim Border gave...

I am very pleased with the service that Tim Border gave me. He connects well with his customers and he is very kind. To anyone who is looking for a reliable car, I recommend Tim Border. He can find the car that best suits you and what you pursue.

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We are so grateful for your awesome 5-star rating! Tim and the entire Team at JH Barkau & Sons appreciate you being a customer and helping spread the word about us. We're here for you anytime.

Brendon was very helpful and patient during the process....

Brendon was very helpful and patient during the process. He knew the kind of car I was looking for and had a few options for me to choose from. Great customer service and personality

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Thank you Delquasia for the great review! We are grateful that you have chosen JH Barkau & Sons for your car buying experience. We look forward to serving you for many years to come - Brendon and the Team are here for you anytime!

Everyone was kind and friendly and made me feel...

Everyone was kind and friendly and made me feel comfortable! It made the buying process very easy and not to mention I got a very beautiful car!!!!

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Thank you Julia for taking the time to share your experience at JH Barkau & Sons. We take pride in knowing our customers are happy with their dealership experiences. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future.