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Karl Knauz BMW

Lake Bluff, IL

4.7
1,287 Reviews
It was almost 80 years ago when, Karl Knauz the father of the current chairman, Bill Knauz, created the dealership that would bear his name for generations to come. Karl Knauz after years of being a chauffeur opened a gas station in Lake Forest. Did he imagine that this modest beginning would come to be one of the most recognized dealerships in the country. The franchises they have now, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, MINI, Land Rover, Hyundai, smart have put their trust in the Knauz family, (with Mercedes-Benz going all the way back to 1959). They have weathered the good times and the bad, and done so by taking care of customer's using 'The Golden Rule".
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407 Skokie Valley Hwy

Lake Bluff, IL

60044

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September 17, 2020

We are on our 3rd BMW, Sam was very professional. Communication back and forth was great. He was very accommodating until we were able to pick the right vehicle. The whole process went smooth. Spe More

by matthew
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Sep 17, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Matthew, thank you for your review. It's great to hear that your experience working with Sam was so smooth, efficient, & enjoyable! Congratulations on your 3rd BMW & thank you for your loyalty to Knauz. We greatly appreciate your business, as well as your feedback. We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

September 13, 2020

This is the 3rd BMW in the last 4 years that we have gotten from Knauz. Cannot say enough good things about the entire team. Our salesman (for all 3) Sam Picchietti is extremely knowledgable, friendly a More

by kidzdoc3
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Bob Graziano
5.0
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Sam Picchietti
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Doug Kamp
5.0
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Other Employees : Brandon Helbig
Sep 14, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you very much for leaving your thoughts with us. We're so glad to hear that you've been met with consistently great service since your first purchase four years ago! We strive to ensure that every visit is a positive one, so it's wonderful to receive your feedback about our team. Congratulations on your new BMW! Thanks for being part of the Knauz BMW family & thanks again for your review. We'll see you next time!

September 07, 2020

Very pleasant buying experience working with Sam Picchietti and Doug Kamp on our 2021 X3 M40i. I recommend buying from this low pressure BMW dealership. Well done Knauz BMW!!! More

by Patrick Hennessy
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Doug Kamp
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Other Employees : Alec Rodriguez
Sep 08, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Patrick, thank you very much for reaching out to us about your experience. We're so glad to hear that Sam, Doug, & Alec made your transaction so smooth & hassle-free! Congratulations on your new X3 M40i & thanks again for your feedback! We'll see you next time!

September 04, 2020

Sales and Service were excellent. I would highly recommend Sam Picchietti. Very knowledgeable on the car's features and benefits. I had a great experience. Thanks again to Sam and the Knauz BMW team More

by Craig E
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Yes
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Sep 04, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Craig, thank you very much for this review. We're glad to hear that you had such a great experience working with Sam & our service team! We strive to make every visit a happy one, so we greatly appreciate your feedback. Thanks again for reaching out to us & congratulations on your new BMW! Thanks for being part of the Knauz family!

September 03, 2020

We’ve been a customer of Knauz for our previous 2 BMWs, and are so happy with the dealership, we ONLY will buy from them. When it came time to look for a new car, Sam was a great help in ordering our 2021 More

by Koobie
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Sep 04, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for leaving this review. We're thrilled to receive your feedback & we're so glad that you've had such great experiences working with Sam! Congratulations on your custom-ordered X6 M Competition; there's nothing more exciting than taking delivery of a special-order ///M car... except driving it! We greatly appreciate your loyalty to Knauz, as well as your comments. Thanks again, we'll see you next time!

September 02, 2020

Terrible customer service - poor communication and uncaring team members. Head of team never emailed me back when I complained. Great sales experience though. I would not but there again based on how More

by Susanne
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No
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Jeremy Zndersic
1.0
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Dave Rolain
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Sep 04, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Susanne, thank you for reaching out to us. We're terribly sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience. Customer satisfaction is extremely important to us, so we appreciate you bringing this matter to light. It is our understanding that our service manager, Dave, has been in contact with you regarding this situation. If you have not received any communication, please reach back out to us, as we'd love an opportunity to address & resolve your concerns.

August 28, 2020

Sam Picchietti provided us a very professional and pleasant experience during the entire process of purchasing our new car. We look forward to working with Sam and the Knauz team in the future. More

by kevinpuder
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Yes
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Aug 28, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Kevin, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We're very glad to hear that you had such a good experience working with Sam to purchase your new BMW! We greatly appreciate your feedback & we're excited to hear that we'll have another opportunity to work with you. Enjoy your new Bimmer; we'll see you next time!

August 28, 2020

This is the 3rd BMW I've purchased from Knauz and more than willing to drive 2 hours for their friendly service. Bob Geisheker and team are the best I've ever worked with! More

by Heidi Lueck
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Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Doug Kamp
5.0
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Aug 28, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Heidi, thank you so much for this review. We're so glad to hear that Bob & the rest of our team provide service that's worth a two-hour drive! Thank you for your loyalty to Bob & Knauz; we greatly appreciate your business. Congratulations on your newest BMW; we're very much looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

August 25, 2020

I purchased my 2020 BMW from Knauz and the Experience was incredible. Bob Geisheker and the entire BMW team (two Bobs, a scott and an Alec) delivered excellent service and incredible knowledge. My purchase More

by Car purchase 2019
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Bob Geisheker
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Other Employees : Bob, Scott Adduci, Alec Rodriguez
Aug 26, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you very much for leaving this review. We're thrilled to receive your feedback about your experience working with both Bobs, Alec, & Scott! Providing a great experience is extremely important to us, so we're very glad to read your comments. It's wonderful that our team helped you select the perfect new BMW! Thanks again for your feedback, as well as your loyalty to Knauz. We're looking forward to your next visit!

August 13, 2020

Software Update so expensive Really disappointing this dealer charges $246 to update the software of the car. They know the procedure found on the internet to do it ourselves does More

by alexander.olaya
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No
Employees Worked With
Antonio Lopez
Aug 14, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Alexander, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're terribly sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience. Client satisfaction is extremely important to us, & it's never our goal to leave a customer feeling dissatisfied or upset. By no means do we engage in any opportunistic or arbitrary pricing practices. That said, we will look into this situation immediately. If you'd like to reach out to our service manager, Dave, (drolain@knauz.com or (847) 283-6720) he'd be more than happy to try to come to a resolve in regards to this situation. Thanks again for letting us know.

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