Tim Border
Tim Border at J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
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Salesman-Cedarville Store

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

200 North Stephenson Street
Cedarville, IL 61013

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5.0
459 Reviews

Buying a great pre-owned vehicle doesn't have to be loaded with drama and stress! Take a drive to see me in "downtown" Cedarville for a stress free buying experience. I've been in the auto business since 2005 and General Motors Factory Certified in Sales and Technology since 2007. Buying a car should be fun and exciting!

Dealership Experience

12 yrs, 5 mos

Industry Experience

18 yrs, 11 mos

Specialties & Trainings

Chevrolet Certified in Sales & Technology

DealerRater Certified Employee

Languages Spoken

English English

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459 Reviews

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459 Reviews of Tim Border

February 22, 2024

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I am a first time car owner and I really appreciated everyone explaining everything to me. I felt educated and ready for my purchase. Thank you! More

by anna17marinello
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Other Employees Tagged: Nils Sandstrom

Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're thrilled to hear that your first car-buying experience was filled with helpful explanations and support! It can be a little intimidating as a first-time owner, so it means the world to know our team helped you feel informed and confident in your purchase. Congrats on becoming a car owner, and we hope you enjoy many happy journeys!

February 19, 2024

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It is always a great experience when go to Barkau & Son’s in Cedarville. We love working with Tim Border - he is always going the extra steps to help yiu find the right vehicle. More

by dstorybook
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Other Employees Tagged: Adam Sherman, Korey Korosec

Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Sounds like another satisfied customer at J.H. Barkau & Son's in Cedarville! We're thrilled to hear that your experience was consistently great, and especially happy to see Tim Border receiving the praise he deserves. He's known for going the extra mile to find the perfect fit for his customers, and it shows! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

February 17, 2024

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We drove two hours to see a vehicle we found on the internet. Since we were that far away we couldn't get to the dealership for a few days. Tim gave me all the information I requested and kept me up to More

by horsenut7071
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Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec

Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's a fantastic journey to find the perfect car! We understand the commitment it takes to drive two hours, and we're thrilled Tim went above and beyond to ensure this truck was the one. Keeping you informed and holding the vehicle for your arrival demonstrates exceptional customer service. We're so happy that Tim made the car buying experience easy and stress-free, especially for your son's first vehicle purchase. It's truly rewarding to hear such positive feedback, and we appreciate you trusting Tim and J.H. Barkau. Here's to many happy miles in the new truck, and we hope to see you again in the future, hopefully a little closer next time!

February 10, 2024

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As a repeat customer I do drive the 90 miles round trip to go here. This is the second car we've purchased here and Tim is so helpful. Great service with a smile! More

by Johnnyrock
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Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec

Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Wow, 90 miles is a dedicated trek! It means the world to us that you choose J.H. Barkau and Sons even after such a distance, and twice in a row! Tim truly sounds like a gem, providing excellent service with a smile. We appreciate your loyalty and trust, and we're thrilled to be your go-to dealership. See you again soon (hopefully a little closer next time! )?

February 09, 2024

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I ran across a picture of this beautiful red truck about 2 weeks before I convinced my hubby to take it for a test drive. He loved it from the get go!! So, happy with Tim & the gang at JH Barkau. Those guys More

by daisygirl1313
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Other Employees Tagged: Adam Sherman, Korey Korosec

Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's awesome! Sometimes when you see the right vehicle, you just know! Sounds like that bright red truck was meant for your hubby. We're so glad that Tim and the entire team made your experience so positive. Thanks for the kind words, and enjoy your gorgeous new truck!

February 09, 2024

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They were so easy to work with. Tim is a great guy and made the process super easy! My daughter is happy with her vehicle and will be for many years! Thank you so much!!! More

by nicholehammer0119
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Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're so happy to hear it! Making the car buying process easy is our goal, and Tim is for sure a rockstar! We appreciate the kind words, and we're thrilled your daughter found her perfect vehicle. Wishing her many happy miles and safe travels in her new ride!

January 24, 2024

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Thank you for everything! ! Tim definitely made this deal very easy & smooth for me! I appreciate you all more than you know!! I love my new ride & will cherish it for a lifeti More

by metz1997
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Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing J.H. Barkau and Sons for your new car! We are thrilled to hear that Tim made the car buying process easy and smooth for you. We also thank you for all of the ratings that you gave our staff and the dealership as a whole! We are also delighted that you love your new car! We hope it brings you many miles of happiness and cherished memories.

December 31, 2023

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My husband and I had an amazing experience with this dealership. Tim was awesome to work with. We love supporting small businesses and this one was top notch! The 93 mile drive was definitely worth it! More

by tombalistreri
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Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec

Jan 05, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

93 miles to visit us is amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to come visit us and we are so glad that you are enjoying your new beautiful car again thank you for the kind words on our dealership it means a ton! Thank you Tom and Mary for the support and we hope to see you again in the future!

December 19, 2023

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Great Experience from the initial contact from their website to the delivery of the van. Tim made sure this went smoothly from start to finish. Van was delivered with a full tank of gas which is prett More

by paul@accuratepoolspas.com
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Dec 22, 2023

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Woohoo! Congrats on your new van and always happy to get you started with a tank of gas! We look forward to seeing you again when you are in the market for a new vehicle and thank you again for the kind words on our dealership and staff!

December 09, 2023

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Very patient and can answer any questions you have. I looked at a lot of great cars, it was hard to decide. 9/10 More

by jayda
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Dec 15, 2023

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Thank you for taking the time to leave a positive review and we are glad that you were met with patience as buying a car can be a long process! We hope that you found one that you like and are glad that you were able to find a good number of great cars to look at!

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