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JH Barkau & Sons Inc

(1,300 reviews)
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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
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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(1,300 reviews)

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Joe and the team were amazing to work with.

Joe and the team were amazing to work with. They were very knowledgeable and were willing to answer any questions that we had. I would highly recommend them.

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I was just here back in June when i got my car.

I was just here back in June when i got my car. I ended up totaling that one and I came back in and worked with Tim. Best car salesman there is out there! Super understanding, willing to work with you on any type of situation.

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Joe was professional, kind and knowledgeable.

Joe was professional, kind and knowledgeable. I would choose Barkau again, and I would recommend to my friends.

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We appreciate your glowing 5-star rating and recommendation! It's wonderful to know you enjoyed your experience at JH Barkau & Sons. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we can't wait to serve you again.

The buy went smooth.

The buy went smooth. Tim is such a nice guy and was there to help with whatever questions I needed. He went out of his way to make sure the blue tooth worked which it may not have for this make and model. All went good. Very nice people to deal with in Freeport and Cedarville office. Love the car!

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Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear you had a great experience with us. We strive to provide the best possible service, and it's fantastic to know we achieved that for you! Your support means the world to Tim and our JH Barkau & Sons teams.

It was a great experience buying our truck the other day.

It was a great experience buying our truck the other day. Very friendly, informative, not pushy and professional. Love the truck! Thanks!!!

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Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you loved your buying experience. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service, and your feedback means a lot. We look forward to welcoming you back again! Enjoy that new truck!

I’ve been buying vehicles from Barkau’s for nearly 25

I’ve been buying vehicles from Barkau’s for nearly 25 years, and they’re the only dealership that I’ll go to. They are fair, honest, and always treat me and my family well. I’ve never felt pressured. I tell Rick what I’m looking for, he knows exactly what they have in inventory that meets my needs, and points me in the right direction. I’ve only regretted one purchase, but that was simply me being in a hurry and not thinking things through. I took that car back and traded it in on my new Terrain. As long as they’re in business, I’ll be back.

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We love seeing familiar faces like yours, Tom! Your repeat patronage is a true compliment. Thank you for choosing Barkau again, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations on your next visit!

We recently purchased a 2018 ford escape through Nils.

We recently purchased a 2018 ford escape through Nils. He made the process very easy, with no pressure to look at or buy higher priced vehicles. We test drove another vehicle that he thought we may like but we ultimately went with the escape. The day we purchased it we noticed something that would need repairing, we called nils and he had us call the service center to make an appointment. We dropped it off the Monday after we purchased it, they supplied us with a free loaner vehicle. Turns out the transmission was faulty and by Friday we got the car back with a rebuilt transmission at no cost to us. You know what they say about used car salesman but I can promise you that does not apply to Nils or JH Barkau. Here we are almost a month later, and Nils called to check on us & the vehicle to make sure nothing else was wrong. I 10/10 recommend Nils and Barkau as a dealership. They pride themselves on their reputation. My husband and his family have purchased 8-9 vehicles through nils and have always trusted him!

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Wow, thanks so much for sharing your experience! We're so glad that Nils could help you find the perfect Escape and make the whole process easy and stress-free. It sounds like he really went above and beyond to ensure you were happy with your purchase, even after the sale was complete. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments! We're also thrilled that our service center could take care of the repair quickly and efficiently. We stand behind our vehicles and are committed to providing top-notch customer service. We appreciate your kind words and recommendation! It means a lot to us that you trust Barkau. We're proud of our reputation and will continue to strive for excellence. 8-9 is quite the number and we really do appreciate your repeated business and having you as a loyal customer!!

Friendly service & accommodating to our needs.

Friendly service & accommodating to our needs. We never felt pressured at all & walked away feeling good about our purchase. The entire staff we dealt with were very warm & friendly. We also loved that they shared their pet family with us. Thank you for the wonderful service. We love our new vehicle!

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That's fantastic! We're so glad you had such a positive experience with our team and that you love your new vehicle! We strive to create a welcoming, pressure-free environment, and it sounds like we hit the mark. We appreciate you choosing Barkau! (And we're glad you got to meet some of our furry friends!)

He was really nice and helped me find the car I wanted.

He was really nice and helped me find the car I wanted...5 star review from me

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That's awesome! We're so glad we could help you find the perfect car and that you had a positive experience with our team. Thanks for the 5-star review!

We deal with the dealership, personally and

We deal with the dealership, personally and professionally. The customer service is excellent. We appreciate dealing with another third-generation family-owned business. Rick, Nils, Jose and Pete were very supportive. Thank you Barkau & Sons for your years of giving back to our community.

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That's fantastic! We truly appreciate your business, both personally and professionally. It means a lot to us that you value the Barkau experience and our commitment to the community. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Rick, Nils, Jose, and Pete. Thanks for being a loyal customer!