Welcome to Barkau Automotive                                                                            

We are delighted to introduce you to our dealership.                                               

In November, 2007, after many months of study and deliberation, we acquired a new car dealership in Stockton, Illinois.

Our new dealership includes the entire array of exciting new cars and trucks from Chevrolet, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep -- without a doubt, the most popular American brands on the road today. 

Regular readers of WHEELS may recall that in mid-2006 my brother Willie and I purchased the Chevrolet dealership in Lena, Illinois. We just got our feet on the ground in Lena when were alerted to the availability of the Stockton dealership. After reviewing the pros and cons, we came to the conclusion that adding four new brands in a much more amenable showroom - just 8 miles from Lena - made long-term sense for us and our loyal customers.

Thanks to you, it appears we’ve made the right decision. 

The number of new car buyers we’ve served so far has been very gratifying.  When we add in the buyers of pre-owned cars and trucks, our list of satisfied customers is growing at a very rapid pace.

Having Chevrolet, Buick, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep under one roof gives our customers literally hundreds of choices and the opportunity to shop and compare in one stop.

Every imaginable body style, purpose, price range, option and color is represented by one of these major brands or another... and we have a great selection in our showroom.

A test drive is just minutes away.

Our new Service Center in Stockton services and repairs every make and model we sell --in addition to those we don’t.  We’re staffed with a devoted group of professional techs trained by the factories and backed up with the latest diagnostic tools. Our new Parts Department has a huge inventory of everything you’ll need to keep your car or truck running perfectly.  We even supply body parts for those occasional fender-benders.

Finally, we have expert sales representatives who understand and know the details of the thousands of options and variations. You can count on them to help you select your perfect car or truck.

Thank you sincerely for allowing us to serve you,

Richard J. Barkau

President