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
416 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, 1 mo

Industry Experience

39 yrs, 8 mos

4.9

416 Reviews

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416 Reviews of Nils Sandstrom

March 12, 2024

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This dealer required a $500 UNREFUNDABLE deposit in order to hold the car until we could get to them and test drive it. We live in Wisconsin; they're in Illinois. And the deposit as UNREFUNDABLE!!! Who does More

by daniel_carol_smith
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Mar 13, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Hello Daniel, We are sorry that this happened and after review, we are hoping that we can work through this and be able to move forward. Deposits are refundable if you don’t take the vehicle, there must have been a misunderstanding, we are not going to keep your money for a no-sale. The vehicle in question was sold as was discussed with you that there was interest in the vehicle. After the vehicle had been sold we have been trying to get in contact with you from our sales representative Nils. He is ready to go over this information as again we will not hold your money if there is not a sale. Please reach out to discuss this further if you would like to come in contact with our team and we would also be more than happy to find you something else!

March 04, 2024

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Great service excellent job love everything and almost the car awesome customer service great place More

by hodgestay4
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Other Employees Tagged: Adam Sherman, Korey Korosec , Erick Santiago

Apr 19, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's music to our ears! We strive for excellence at Barkau's, and hearing you love everything from the car itself to the customer service makes our day.

March 04, 2024

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So wasn't even actually planning on getting a car that day. But seen the car, test drove it, and loved it. And thanks to Nils (salesman) the process was so easy and hassle free. We ended up leaving with t More

by pehls4ever
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Apr 19, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Now that's what we call a win-win! Sometimes you just walk in for a browse and fate has other plans. Thrilled to hear the car you saw online translated perfectly to an amazing test drive. Sounds like Nils is a master matchmaker – first car, perfect fit! Huge kudos to him for making the buying process so easy and stress-free. That same-day drive-off feeling is unbeatable! Thanks for choosing Barkau's, and a big thanks to Nils for making it such a smooth experience!

February 29, 2024

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Everyone took care of my needs when looking for a newer vehicle. I love my car More

by pburris418
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Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Fantastic to hear, and congratulations on your new car! We appreciate you taking the time to review your experience. It sounds like our team did a great job understanding your needs and finding the perfect vehicle for you. We take pride in our customer service, and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. Enjoy your new car and all the exciting adventures it will take you on!

February 22, 2024

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Barkau's is a trusted used car dealership we turn to first. It's always a pleasure working with them and salesman Nils Sandstrom. More

by SLRios
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Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec

Apr 19, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Hey thanks a bunch for the kind words! We here at Barkau's appreciate the business, and it's always a pleasure working with fellow car folks too. Nils is definitely a top-notch salesman, glad you had a good experience with him! If you ever need anything in the future, don't be a stranger!

February 22, 2024

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I am a first time car owner and I really appreciated everyone explaining everything to me. I felt educated and ready for my purchase. Thank you! More

by anna17marinello
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Other Employees Tagged: Tim Border

Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

We're thrilled to hear that your first car-buying experience was filled with helpful explanations and support! It can be a little intimidating as a first-time owner, so it means the world to know our team helped you feel informed and confident in your purchase. Congrats on becoming a car owner, and we hope you enjoy many happy journeys!

February 17, 2024

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Nils and the rest of the team were wonderful to work with. As repeat customers of Barkau Automotive, we are happy and satisfied with the deal we made and with our new vehicle. Thanks again to Nils and More

by Nadeane
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Other Employees Tagged: Did not see the name listed who did our financial work but he was excellent!

Feb 17, 2024

Nadeane responded

Thanks to Nils and the rest of the team for a wonderful experience at Barkau Automotive !

February 15, 2024

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Flew into O-hare and driver (Tom. ..nice guy) picked me up and brought me to dealership.Car was in great shape just as (Nil's... salesman) described it.Everything went smoothly with no More

by cevoel
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Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Now that's what you call going the extra mile (or several hundred)! We appreciate you taking the time to review your experience and highlight the smooth process. Thanks for letting us know Tom provided a friendly welcome and Nils accurately described the car. We're happy to hear everything went smoothly and exceeded your expectations. Definitely recommend us, you say? We'll take that! Thanks again for your business and for spreading the word about J.H. Barkau and Sons!

February 12, 2024

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Nils and the rest of the team at Barkau were awesome. Very fair trade-in price for our old vehicle and they had exactly what we needed! Everyone was very friendly and helpful throughout the process. Scou More

by insurancefruth
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Other Employees Tagged: Matt Myers

Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

That's fantastic to hear! We strive to provide a positive and helpful experience for all our customers, and it sounds like Nils and the entire team delivered! We're especially happy to hear they offered you a fair price on your trade-in and had the perfect vehicle to meet your needs. A big thanks for the shout-out to Scout too – we're sure they appreciate the warm welcome to the team! We truly appreciate your business and are thrilled you had a great experience. Please don't hesitate to recommend us to friends and family, and we hope to see you again in the future!

February 07, 2024

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I love the truck I bought it drives great and nils was a great salesman he showed me a lot of different option's. They have a lot of different vehicles to chose from. More

by Taylor
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Mar 01, 2024

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville responded

Congrats on the new truck! We're so happy to hear you love it and that it drives great. Nils is definitely a pro at finding the perfect fit, and it sounds like he took the time to show you a variety of options. Having a wide selection is important to us, so we're glad it helped you find the right truck for you. Thanks for the awesome review, and we hope to see you again down the road!

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