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Nick Karateew
Nick Karateew at Jack Schmitt Ford

Nick Karateew

Ford Sales Master Certification

Jack Schmitt Ford

1820 Vandalia St
Collinsville, IL 62234

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5.0
72 Reviews

My name is Nick Karateew and I have been in the retail automotive business for 40 years now. I have had the pleasure of finding the right vehicle for many celebrities and sports figures and I will assist you in finding the right vehicle that will work for you. Patience, product knowledge and easy to work with demeanor are what my thousands of satisfied clients have experienced working with me over the past 40 years. I welcome the opportunity to assist you in finding your next vehicle.

Dealership Experience

8 yrs, 11 mos

Industry Experience

41 yrs, 7 mos

Specialties & Trainings

Ford Sales Master Certification

5.0

72 Reviews

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72 Reviews of Nick Karateew

February 21, 2026

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Tim and I are thrilled with our new Expedition and can’t say enough about the very positive experience we had with Jack Schmitt Ford from me first talking with Todd on the phone and receiving his texts/vide More

by laura_brown82
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Other Employees Tagged: Kentarvius Todd

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Feb 21, 2026

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

It’s wonderful to hear you and Tim are enjoying your new Ford Expedition. From the initial phone conversations and videos to the detailed walkthrough with Nick and the seamless paperwork process, we’re glad everything went smoothly for you.

February 14, 2026

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Buying from Nick at Jack Schmitt was a good experience all together. They treated me better than the other dealerships around and even met with me before they opened will buy from again and highly recomme More

by mustang20011978
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Feb 14, 2026

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

It’s great to hear Nick was able to meet you before opening and provide a welcoming experience. Congratulations on your new Ford F-150. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to assisting you again.

February 14, 2026

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Nick was incredibly helpful and informative, definitely the guy to go to if you are in the market for a Bronco or other off road vehicle. Friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Alex was the best mo More

by Jeff Riess
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Feb 14, 2026

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

It’s wonderful to hear Nick provided helpful and professional support as you chose your new Ford. We’re glad Alex made your financing experience smooth and enjoyable. We appreciate your trust and look forward to serving you again.

February 13, 2026

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We've bought our last two vehicles from this place and could not be happier! More

by marktminner
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Feb 15, 2026

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Thank you so much for your kind words, and for taking the time to leave us this wonderful feedback!

January 29, 2026

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Nick was very helpful and attentive providing a relaxed but professional atmosphere through the process. More

by pattyrotermund
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Jan 29, 2026

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

It's great to hear that we were able to get you exactly what you needed. Our goal is to make sure everyone who walks through the door leaves happy. Thank you for choosing Jack Schmitt Ford!

January 11, 2026

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Nick was very helpful, especially evert bit of info he could give me before I even arrived, including a nice video showing the vehicle. More

by butler2804
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Jan 11, 2026

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on working with our team. We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience!

January 04, 2026

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Nick Karateew and Jack Schmitt Ford made our transaction very easy and enjoyable. Always a pleasure to buy here. Thank you More

by rjack74
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Jan 04, 2026

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Thanks for sharing about your experience with Jack Schmitt Ford. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon!

December 31, 2025

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Had another good experience with Nick and Jack Schmitt Ford. I’m sure if we need another vehicle we will look them up!! More

by rednannie90
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Dec 31, 2025

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Thank you so much for choosing Jack Schmitt Ford! Please let us know if we can be of any more assistance.

December 30, 2025

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Great experience dealing with Jack Schmitt Ford! Would not hesitate to purchase another vehicle from them! More

by Anthony Hoy
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Dec 30, 2025

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Thank you for choosing Jack Schmitt Ford. Your feedback and rating mean a lot to us. We're glad we were able to help, and we hope to see you again!

December 01, 2025

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My favorite part about my experience was the time I spent there. And I love my Tesla. More

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Other Employees Tagged: Andy Carr, Alex Garcia, Bradley Chavours, Kentarvius Todd, Madison Cannon, Jayden Allen, Travis Fredericks, Kyle Frank, Michael Whitford

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Dec 01, 2025

Jack Schmitt Ford responded

Here at Jack Schmitt Ford, customer satisfaction is our #1 priority. We always do our best to make sure our customers leave happy! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your experience, and it was a pleasure having you at the dealership. We appreciate your review!

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