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Nils Sandstrom
Nils Sandstrom at J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

Nils Sandstrom

Salesman-Freeport & Cedarville Stores

J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville

200 North Stephenson Street
Cedarville, IL 61013

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4.9
387 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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32 yrs, 7 mos

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39 yrs, 2 mos

4.9

387 Reviews

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387 Reviews of Nils Sandstrom

September 30, 2025

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First class customer service. Fair vehicle pricing. I have purchased 5 vehicles from J.H. Barkau and have no regrets. Satisfied with the vehicles and customer service every time! More

by williamgale
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September 26, 2025

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Boughr just what I was looking for. Thanks again. Nils is a A+ seller.Will possible buy again in the future. More

by geraldwilson200
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September 11, 2025

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Nils and the Barkau team was great. Very professional and helpful. I would highly recommend. More

by BMarshall15
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September 11, 2025

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Never bought from Nils before. But there is a first time for everything. Glad we bought from Nils today. A+ rating. More

by geraldwilson200
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September 10, 2025

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Always have been treated fair at Barkau & sons. And I always stear people your way. More

by bgusloff
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August 22, 2025

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Salesman was very good. No pressure at all. He was very knowledgeable about the vehicle we were interested in. The whole process was great. More

by miketorrisi
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August 21, 2025

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Nils made sure to have everything ready to go for us before we even arrived. All the employees and owners were very nice and helpful. More

by andrew.lasco12
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August 12, 2025

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We do not think the deal we received was very fair. The deal was not that good. More

by dunfretin
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August 12, 2025

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Made our entire experience quick and painless. Nils is the best and is very knowledgeable. More

by Karenehy
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August 08, 2025

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Fast, affordable, transparent, great selection, friendly and honest staff. I was thoroughly impressed from the moment I arrived at the lot. J. H. Barkau & Sons really has it all! More

by Ben Medina
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