Customer Testimonials
Tim was a pleasure to work with he worked really hard on getting my needs met with a car i am very happy with my vehicle thank you so much
Nil was extremely helpful in helping me find the car that best fit my family!
Nils and all the staff at Barlow could not have been better to deal with. Would recommend them Hyle.
Tim was very professional and helped us get the right car for us and keep are payment low. He will go above and beyond to help you find the right vehicle.
This experience this time around was just as great as the last three vehicles we purchased from barkua. Excellent experience, excellent people, just an excellent all around experience. Thank you Nils
We had such a good experience with the purchase of our truck! Joe was super helpful and worked to make the process quick and easy. Thanks to all involved, we love the truck!
Very good experience with the dealership. Joe Baker was great to work with and found a van that fit our needs for the payment we were looking for. If you live in the Rockford area, this is a great place to look for your next vehicle. Highly reccomended.
There was great customer service, I felt I was treated well and respected, found a price and car that I was looking for, I was promised a car that day and left with it, great service!
This makes the 3rd car ihave botten from Barkau. I love my new Jeep. Nils was great to work with and the other guys i dealt with. Ty very much!
Great team work in helping me find and purchase my vehicle. I Would recommend highly.
I felt well taken care of and the service was very personable, thank you for such an excellent experience
My car buying experience was fantastic! Couldn’t have been more seamless. Joe and Adam were great to deal with, and everyone there was super friendly. They provided me with multiple options and got me the best deal possible. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle.
Joe was very helpful throughout the process! He kept me informed and was very responsive!
Thanks to Nils and The Barkau team for all their help with my purchase. They certainly deserve the best of region award every year.
Awesome great teamwork and very satisfying! You guys made our day quite interesting.God bless
Without any regrets, I purchased a lovely pre-owned 2016 Toyota Highlander (with just one owner) within 2 days from Tim Border at JHBarkau in Cedarville. I found out why their excellent customer service & reputation has earned them the awards of the 2023 & 2024 Illinois used car dealer of the year. On a Tuesday in January, I learned that my ‘08 Toyota 4Runner with over 465k miles needed 4 catalytic converters (probably due to the required CA higher air quality emissions). Early early Wednesday morning, I found a pre-owned 2016 Highlander very well-documented on JHBarkau website. I texted my interest & received a reassuring confirmation text ...
Joe was very helpful and nice to work with very knowledgeable enjoyed working with Joe thank you
Great experience at JH Barkau. Never felt pressured, very straightforward. Made the car buying process easy! And great follow up service too!
This is our second purchase from barkau, and we highly recommend! Willing to work with you & your budget when requested. We are happy to support a good local business.
Thank you Tim for all of your help and making it a quick and easy process!
This is my 3rd car purchase from J H Barkau, 2nd dealing with Tim Border and I couldn't be happier! Tim has made the process so unbelievably easy! Great guy!!! I will most definitely purchase from him and J H Barkau again!
They are great to work with. Nils has sold us 2 trucks in the last six months. Nils and Rick work hard to make a sale that you are looking for. To say the least, they listen, are courteous and make you feel WELCOMED and they are there to service you.
Nils was great. Tried one vehicle wasn't sure. He found out what was important to us and directed us to the van. Love it.
Joe went above and beyond to assist me in finding a pickup truck and the ambulance that J H Barkau had in inventory. From the moment I stepped into J H BARKAU Car Dealership, I knew I was in for a special experience. The entire process, from browsing to purchasing my specialty vehicles, was seamless and enjoyable, thanks to their outstanding team and customer-focused approach. Welcoming Atmosphere: As soon as I walked through the doors, I was greeted with warm smiles and a friendly atmosphere. The showroom was impeccably organized, showcasing a wide variety of vehicles that catered to every ...
Nils was amazing and very knowledgeable! Very polite and helpful! He is the very best!
We have purchased the last few vehicles at Barkau and been very happy each time. This time we met Mr Borders at the Cedarville store. All of our salespeople have been great but Mr Tim is a step above. Very knowledgeable, zero pressure or feeling rushed and makes you very comfortable through the whole process. A couple days after purchasing the vehicle, I had let Tim know of a few concerns I had noticed with the vehicle. The response was almost immediate, and the issues were resolved in a day. The level of Customer Service provided by Tim and throughout ...
They went above and beyond for a second time for me!! This is the 2nd car I bought and they were all great. If you’re looking for a good place with respectful ppl this is where to go!! Thank Barkau and sons for all you do!!
Tim made my first car buying experience amazing. He was patient with me and help me through the process. I’m very happy with my purchase.
Great priced truck in really good condition. Exactly what I was looking for. Sales and finance team moved quickly.
Tim was very helpful. I avoid shopping for cars because in the past salespeople have been pushy and condescending. Tim took the time to listen to what I needed and allowed me the time to feel comfortable with my decision. Once I had made my choice Tim and Korey were efficient and very helpful. I highly recommend Tim and his co-workers. They made my buying experience easy and stress free.
Tim and his associates were very nice to work with and the vehicle we went to see was exactly as stated online. It was a quick process from the test drive to the paperwork. Will definitely be back!
The transaction was smooth and seamless. No pressure I would definitely check with them first when I’m looking for a vehicle
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.
Tim was excellent to work with. Good and fast communication, everything was as expected and on time.
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.
Joe was professional, kind and knowledgeable. I would choose Barkau again, and I would recommend to my friends.
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!
It was a great experience buying our truck the other day. Very friendly, informative, not pushy and professional. Love the truck! Thanks!!!
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 ...
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 ...
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!
He was really nice and helped me find the car I wanted...5 star review from me
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.
Very friendly and professional. Got us exactly what we needed and didn't try to talk us into anything unnecessary.
Tim was great. He was knowledgeable about the vehicle and provided all of the info I requested with straightforward answers and clear documentation. He went out of his way to take care of me. This is my 2nd vehicle from Barkau, as my 1st vehicle has served well for years.
We’ve worked with Nils in the past, and that is why we returned to Barkau & Sons for our next vehicle. Nils is great to work with and everyone who assisted us with the purchase was very professional, courteous and friendly.
We just purchased our third vehicle from Tim Border at Barkau in Cedarville. It's a beautiful Chevy Equinox, 2019, but it's almost like brand new! Tim is always very helpful, friendly and accommodating. Barkau does a nice job, and nobody is pushy. Friendly place with a great selection of vehicles!
Tim Border at Barkau was able to get me in and taken care of right away! He makes the car buying process easy and is very helpful!
Tim was wonderful to work with! He added little extra touches to make our car experience smooth and successful!
We found the Jeep and dealership online, and could not be happier with the 3 hour drive to test drive and pick it up. Tim Border was professional, fun, LISTENED to us, and easily closed the sale. Total confidence in purchasing here as this transaction was heads above the rest! Thanks, Tim!!!
Joe was excellent to work with and made the car buying experience great! I would definitely recommend Joe and the Barkau Team to anyone!
Tim was very helpful and n helping me find a vehicle and no pressure! Finance dept also did a great job!
I have purchased many cars from Barkau, service is excellent and a great local business! Sales people are helpful and very professional.
This is the 6th vehicle we have purchased from jh barkau. We have been very satisfied with each and every one. Good people to do business with.
All the employees I encountered were friendly and pleasurable. The owner is positive and willing to take part in thansaction. Sales rep. Joe Baker was by far the most prepared and knowledgeable agent the dealership I've ever dealt wit.
i Was lookimg for a hybrid car and Nils Sandstrom new just what i wanted. I love the car. It has just enought technology to make me smile. This a great dealership and i have bought several cars. from them over the years.
They were great And worked with me for a great deal and trade for my Nissian
Took care of everything. Made it seamless. Answered all my questions. He’s a nice young man.
Joe Baker made looking at my Volkswagen Beetle easy… not difficult at all!! Purchasing and picking up my beautiful new car was fast and easy!! Thank you!! I am very pleased with my new Beetle Bug!!😎
I have purchased my 4th vehicle from Barkau's and have nothing but great experiences with all the staff. I recommend them all the time when I am asked who I go to for vehicles
They are very friendly and willing to help you with anything you need. They are also affordable.
It was easy fast and convenient. Joe was great at keeping in touch and even brought the chosen vehicle to me to test drive. I made the appointment for the paperwork and it was ready when I got there and I was in and out in around 20 mins. All in all a great experience.
First and foremost I would like to thank Dylan & staff for such an outstanding experience
Tim was very helpful in our decision to buy the Honda ridgeline. Everything went very smoothly. I will highly recommend the dealership to my friends.
Very good experience! We loved the hometown feel and vibe. We had looked at many dealerships for this particular truck and couldn’t get as good a deal as here. Will definitely recommend them to friends and family to check them out. Thanks for a great deal!!
Thanks for the great deal! Friendly people. Very helpful. Happy I went to check out vehicle!
Wonderful people to work with and great service! Thank you for all of your help with finding our dream car!
Tim was wonderful to work with! He is knowledgeable and understood what our needs were in a.Vehicle!! Thanks Tim. Buying the car was very easy. Adam helped with financing and we got a great rate!
Very good experience with salesman and dealership. Our second vehicle purchase from barkau. Will recommend to anybody
Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic job making car look new again.
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!
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
Joe was very helpful, not pushy and followed up and did everything he said that he would do. Very happy with the sales experience!
Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic job making car look new again.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
great salesman and owners very pleasant atmosphere would recommend dealership to potential vehicle buyers again
Joe was so kind and helpful! Even though I went in knowing what car I wanted, he still tried helping me keep my options open.
So far, so good. I have a few body things to take care of yet but, I am sure that Barkau's will be great and remedy them with no problems. This is the second vehicle we have purchased from Tim, if we had not had a good experience with him the first time we never would have came back the second. Great team!
Excellent service and not pushy. They're their for you! Big shout out to Tim Border! He is very helpful and knowledgeable! We will always request him for any service.
Tim is GOLD! Treats you like family, is understanding, and helps as much as possible to make things work. This dealership and Tim are not the typical run of the mill car dealerships. They give you space, hear you out, do not push you into something you cannot do. Prices are reasonable and fair. Tim always explains things in a way that we can understand. We will ONLY come to this dealership and will always request Tim.
The team at Barkau automotive in Stockton gave us a good deal on our new 2024 Silverado, and a great trade-in value. They were fabulous to deal with.Thank you,Joe Baker and Zack Tobier
Great customer service they really paid attention to what I wanted I would recommend them they answered all my questions and made me feel like they really wanted my business
Team was amazing with working to get me into a new vehicle! Chief was the first to greet me and the last to send me out!
Family friendly, reliable, efficient, willing to meet my needs within a reasonable time and cost
So grateful for Tim and all of the wonderful vehicles we've purchased here over the years!
We had a great shopping experience with Tim at J.H. Barkau. No pressure or hassle and Tim was very knowledgeable about the car we were looking at. He even stayed late so we could come check the car out a second time to be sure before making a final decision. He followed up the next morning after the purchase to see if we had any questions or concerns. The pre-owned car we bought was super clean, like new. Very impressed with this dealership.
Tim made the buying process flow smoothly. This is our third vehicle from Barkau and their service is always excellent.
We recently had the pleasure for the second time of purchasing a vehicle for our goat farm from J.H. Barkau and Sons, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. Tim Border went above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and hassle-free. From start to finish, his professionalism, expertise, and dedication to customer service were evident. Tim took the time to understand our needs and ensured we found the perfect truck to handle the demands of our farm. His attention to detail and commitment to making the buying process straightforward were truly appreciated. We highly ...
Tim was very connected and aware of our situation and went above and beyond to help my family out. Forever grateful. Also, cats.
He was very helpful and helped make my experience of buying the car a great one!
Every one was very nice. The loan officer was very good. Answered all my questions. I think everyone went over and above.
This is the 3rd vehicle purchased from Tim Border. Tim is a pleasure to deal with. Will definitely come back to him when we need another vehicle. great job.
Nils Sandstrom and the finance department at Barkau’s was a big help in getting my mom into a new/used car! If you are looking for a used car I would recommend stopping in and talking to Nils Sandstrom and the Barkau family!! Thanks again Nils… Peace.
Have done business with J. H. Barkau for over twenty years. Always felt we got a fair deal. We dealt with numerous employees and all were helpful.