Nils Sandstrom
Nils Sandstrom at J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

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Salesman-Freeport & Cedarville Stores

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

200 North Stephenson Street
Cedarville, IL 61013

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4.9
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!

Dealership Experience

33 yrs, 2 mos

Industry Experience

39 yrs, 9 mos

4.9

420 Reviews

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420 Reviews of Nils Sandstrom

March 13, 2025

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Nil was extremely helpful in helping me find the car that best fit my family! More

by Bekah
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Mar 17, 2025

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's great! We're glad Nils was able to help you find the perfect car for your family's needs.

March 11, 2025

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Nils and all the staff at Barlow could not have been better to deal with. Would recommend them Hyle. More

by Cbshaw1
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Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec

Mar 17, 2025

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience with Nils and the entire Barkau staff! We appreciate your strong recommendation.

March 06, 2025

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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 More

by triplec6555
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Other Employees Tagged: Matt

Mar 17, 2025

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We appreciate your continued loyalty and are thrilled to hear you had another excellent experience! We're glad Nils and the team consistently provide you with great service. Thank you for choosing Barkau!

February 26, 2025

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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! More

by cowpatty19552006
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Mar 17, 2025

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We appreciate your continued loyalty and are thrilled you love your new Jeep! We're glad Nils and the team provided you with another great experience. Thank you for choosing Barkau!

February 06, 2025

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Thanks to Nils and The Barkau team for all their help with my purchase. They certainly deserve the best of region award every year. More

by Linda
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Mar 17, 2025

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled you had a positive experience with Nils and the Barkau team! We're honored you think we deserve the best of region award. Thank you for your support!

January 31, 2025

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Great experience at JH Barkau. Never felt pressured, very straightforward. Made the car buying process easy! And great follow up service too! More

by Janna
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Mar 17, 2025

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's great! We're so glad you had a positive, pressure-free experience at J.H. Barkau and that you appreciated our straightforward approach and follow-up service. We're happy to have made the car buying process easy for you.

January 23, 2025

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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 More

by Ken
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Other Employees Tagged: Rick Barkau, Korey Korosec

Mar 17, 2025

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We appreciate your repeat business and are thrilled to hear about your positive experiences with Nils and Rick! It's great to know they listen to your needs and make you feel welcomed. Thank you for your kind words!

January 21, 2025

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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. More

by arendt5
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Other Employees Tagged: Dylan Toelke

Mar 17, 2025

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're so glad Nils was able to help you find the perfect van! It's great to hear he listened to your needs and helped guide you to the right vehicle. Enjoy your new van!

January 19, 2025

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Nils was amazing and very knowledgeable! Very polite and helpful! He is the very best! More

by janshenberger
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Other Employees Tagged: Louis Lorenz

Mar 17, 2025

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're so glad Nils provided you with such an amazing experience! We appreciate your kind words about his knowledge, politeness, and helpfulness.

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!

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