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Nils Sandstrom
Nils Sandstrom
Salesman-Freeport & Cedarville Stores
J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
200 North Stephenson Street
Cedarville, IL 61013
420 Reviews
I was voted 2017 -2020 Best Car Salesperson by the Freeport Journal! I was born-and-raised here in Freeport and I have a beautiful wife and two great children. I have been selling cars for the last 39 years and have loved every second of it. I enjoy meeting new people and working hard to ensure that they are completely satisfied with their Vehicle purchase. I'm very involved in the community and serve as a member of Kiwanis International, Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, Kiwanis and Elks Club. Contact me if you are looking for a great car buying experience!
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33 yrs, 2 mos
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39 yrs, 9 mos
420 Reviews
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420 Reviews of Nils Sandstrom
May 02, 2026
It was very comfortable. We are repeat customers. They found cars that were within our price range. We are repeat customers. They found cars that were within our price range. More
by scrubbwomen1956
Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec
April 21, 2026
Always have convidence in working with this family oriented business. Never feel pressured or pushed to make a decision. Nils is very friendly and informative. We felt very comfortable working with hi oriented business. Never feel pressured or pushed to make a decision. Nils is very friendly and informative. We felt very comfortable working with him, as we have in the past. We reminisced and enjoyed a nice visit with Mr. Jim Barkau while we were there. More
by rb8479
Other Employees Tagged: Matthew Meyers/ Excellent
April 18, 2026
Nils was absolutely wonderful. He listened to exactly what Dad wanted and made it happen. Jim Barkau and the finance department helped tremendously since it was a special situatio He listened to exactly what Dad wanted and made it happen. Jim Barkau and the finance department helped tremendously since it was a special situation. Since Dad's last vehicle was hit by a deer and not everything had been paid off be insurance it was kind of messy situation. They made things happen so Dad could get a nice vehicle and get back on the road. Thank you to them for being someone you can count on. More
by Amy B.
April 10, 2026
A great place, great guy, great service, loving our truck!! We have used Barkau's for years & never been disappointed! They back up their cars, trucks & services. Big thank you to Nils Sandstrom for hi truck!! We have used Barkau's for years & never been disappointed! They back up their cars, trucks & services. Big thank you to Nils Sandstrom for his expertise for friends & family alike. More
by daslpn95
Other Employees Tagged: Matthew from finance was excellent
April 10, 2026
Nils did an awesome job of suggesting multiple options for cars. Luckily he suggested the car I bought, which was not the one I thought Id buy. Thanks Nil and Barkau for making it an easy buying experienc for cars. Luckily he suggested the car I bought, which was not the one I thought Id buy. Thanks Nil and Barkau for making it an easy buying experience. More
by nick@sixpointservices.com
April 05, 2026
Nils and Lois were fantastic to work with on upgrading my Jeep Cherokee! The trade process was smooth and Nils made sure I was set up well to take home the new Jeep the same day. Extra bonus to receive a per Jeep Cherokee! The trade process was smooth and Nils made sure I was set up well to take home the new Jeep the same day. Extra bonus to receive a personal thank you from Jim! More
by stacy.lieb
March 23, 2026
Tim was very helpful and got me one xxxx of a good deal on the car that I wanted, would return 10 out of 10!!! on the car that I wanted, would return 10 out of 10!!! More
by andre.j.ledoux
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Barkau, Willie Barkau, Tim Border, Chad Piefer, Adam Sherman, Zach Tobler, Korey Korosec, JOE BAKER, Jose Cuatlatl
March 21, 2026
Great place! Great vehicles! Great service after the sale . What more can you ask for . Great vehicles! Great service after the sale . What more can you ask for . More
by d.deyo2
Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec
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