Nils Sandstrom
Salesman-Freeport & Cedarville Stores
J H Barkau & Sons Cedarville
200 North Stephenson Street
Cedarville, IL 61013
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!
Read moreDealership Experience
33 yrs, 1 mo
Industry Experience
39 yrs, 8 mos
413 Reviews
Write a Review413 Reviews of Nils Sandstrom
April 05, 2026
Nils and Lois were fantastic to work with on upgrading my Jeep Cherokee! The trade process was smooth and Nils made sure I was set up well to take home the new Jeep the same day. Extra bonus to receive a per Jeep Cherokee! The trade process was smooth and Nils made sure I was set up well to take home the new Jeep the same day. Extra bonus to receive a personal thank you from Jim! More
March 23, 2026
Tim was very helpful and got me one xxxx of a good deal on the car that I wanted, would return 10 out of 10!!! on the car that I wanted, would return 10 out of 10!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rick Barkau, Willie Barkau, Tim Border, Chad Piefer, Adam Sherman, Zach Tobler, Korey Korosec, JOE BAKER, Jose Cuatlatl
March 21, 2026
Great place! Great vehicles! Great service after the sale . What more can you ask for . Great vehicles! Great service after the sale . What more can you ask for . More
Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec
March 17, 2026
Once again it was nice doing business with the people at Barkau. It’s been a handful of purchases over the last 25-30 years. Nils was great as usual. It was also nice to meet Adam, who went “above & beyond Barkau. It’s been a handful of purchases over the last 25-30 years. Nils was great as usual. It was also nice to meet Adam, who went “above & beyond “ with customer service, very late on a Saturday afternoon! Another good experience with JH Barkau & Sons. Brad Mitchell More
Other Employees Tagged: Adam Sherman, Korey Korosec
March 16, 2026
Mr Sandstrom went out of his way to help me find a vehicle that met my particular needs. With my limited mobility and specific monetary restrictions he was exceptional. Always courteous and helpful. W vehicle that met my particular needs. With my limited mobility and specific monetary restrictions he was exceptional. Always courteous and helpful. Will recommend him to my friends. More
Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec
March 10, 2026
Nils was very nice. .wasn't pushy. Honestly I was just going to look but then I test drove it..and thats all it took. I been looking at them for the last year. It was mea .wasn't pushy. Honestly I was just going to look but then I test drove it..and thats all it took. I been looking at them for the last year. It was meant to be. Lol More
February 27, 2026
The entire crew is helpful and efficient, not pushy. Prices are comparable to other dealerships. Prices are comparable to other dealerships. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jose Cuatlatl
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