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
404 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

32 yrs, 11 mos

Industry Experience

39 yrs, 6 mos

4.9

404 Reviews

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404 Reviews of Nils Sandstrom

February 18, 2026

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We've bought a few cars from Nils and will probably return for more in the future. More

by smerse4
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February 09, 2026

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Offered me a great deal for my trade-in, very knowledgeable and friendly salespeople who helped me find a car more suited to me than the one I initially came in to drive! More

by ggusloff
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January 29, 2026

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Good people to deal with. Thank you Nils S and Jim B for making this deal More

by Walkers425
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January 28, 2026

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Nils always gets us what we want at the best deal. We appreciate your honesty and willingness to go the extra for us. More

by jammey78
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Other Employees Tagged: Mike Meyers

January 26, 2026

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DO NOT, I repeat do not buy a car from these people…. straight cons artists and don’t give a sh** about their customers. Really bad customer service and they only care about one thing! That money More

by Outlawkevo33
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January 24, 2026

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Nils always knows what we are looking for even when we aren’t sure. Always very helpful. More

by awtw85
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January 24, 2026

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Always a large inventory to choose from from. Great friendly staff that goes that extra mile. More

by Keithpasch3
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Other Employees Tagged: Korey Korosec , Jim Barkau

January 17, 2026

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We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Barkau for their help in finding a reliable and safe vehicle for our family. A special shout out to Nils for excellent communication and helping our family for More

by Emily Gottman
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January 14, 2026

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Great service. Helped locate the right vehicle for us. Answered all questions we had with our purchase. More

by Cstewdude28
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January 13, 2026

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Very pleased with my experience here. Tim Border and the gang took extra care of me. I got a great deal!!! Thank you i love my new ride. No hassle AT ALL. 👌 More

by juliepanek
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