Nils Sandstrom
Nils Sandstrom at J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
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Nils Sandstrom

Salesman-Freeport & Cedarville Stores

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

200 North Stephenson Street
Cedarville, IL 61013

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4.9
341 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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31 yrs, 10 mos

Industry Experience

38 yrs, 5 mos

4.9

341 Reviews

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341 Reviews of Nils Sandstrom

December 24, 2024

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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. More

by Tom
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Dec 30, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

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!

December 22, 2024

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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 b More

by Danielson89
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Dec 23, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

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!!

December 18, 2024

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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 Pe More

by kevcor726
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Other Employees Tagged: Rick Barkau , Rick, Pete and Jose.

Dec 23, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

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!

December 09, 2024

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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, cour More

by J.Greenland
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Dec 23, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's awesome! We're thrilled to hear that Nils provided you with such a great experience that you came back for another vehicle. We'll be sure to let him know! We appreciate you choosing Barkau and for sharing your kind words about our team.

November 12, 2024

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I have purchased many cars from Barkau, service is excellent and a great local business! Sales people are helpful and very professional. More

by tnkrueger1
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Dec 23, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's fantastic! We truly appreciate your continued business and the kind words about our team. We're committed to providing top-notch service and making car buying a great experience. Thanks for being a loyal customer!

November 05, 2024

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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. More

by roddymac04
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Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec

Dec 23, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's awesome to hear! Six vehicles is quite the testament to the Barkau experience and your loyalty as a customer! We're so glad you've consistently had great experiences with us. Thanks for being a loyal customer!

October 26, 2024

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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 More

by willsmith4642
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Nov 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Thank you for your kind words about Nils and our dealership! We're so glad that you found the perfect hybrid car and that you've had positive experiences with us over the years. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again in the future.

September 21, 2024

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Thanks for the great deal! Friendly people. Very helpful. Happy I went to check out vehicle! More

by bertschas
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Other Employees Tagged: JOE BAKER

Oct 04, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Thank you for the kind words, and seeing the three-star in purchase time and please let us know what we can do to help earn a five-star rating moving forward

September 18, 2024

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Very good experience with salesman and dealership. Our second vehicle purchase from barkau. Will recommend to anybody More

by dps9369
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Oct 04, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Thank you for your kind words and for being a repeat customer. We're so glad that you had positive experiences with our dealership. We appreciate your business and your recommendation. We look forward to serving you again in the future.

September 17, 2024

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Nils answered all questions, detail crew did a fantastic job making car look new again. More

by Balrog604
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Oct 04, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Thank you for your kind words about Nils and our detail crew. We're so glad that you were satisfied with their service and that they were able to answer all of your questions. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again in the future.

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