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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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April 03, 2022

As everyone living in the world knows right now, there are severe supply chain and production issues facing numerous industries, especially the auto industry. Since the start of the Covid pandemic, my wif More

by B&S Sherman
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Rolly Davidson
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci
Apr 04, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed & thoughtful review. We are absolutely thrilled to receive your comments about your experience working with Rolly, Scott, & Alex! We strive to find our clients the right BMW regardless of any production or availability issues, & provide customer-focused service in a friendly environment, so we greatly appreciate your kind words. Congratulations to you & your family on your new X1! We're glad that even though your wife was called back to the office, at least she'll be pulling up in style! Thanks again for your business, as well as your recommendation. We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

March 31, 2022

These guys are at the top of their game. Exceptional service end to end. Bob sets the tone for the dealership and Pedero Mata in sales and Scott Adduci and doug Kamp in finance demonstrate More

by Ken Harris
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Employees Worked With
Bob Graziano
5.0
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Doug Kamp
5.0
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Other Employees : Pedro Mata, Scott Adduci
Mar 31, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Ken, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed working with Bob, Pedro, Scott, & Doug! Providing high-quality service in a friendly environment is extremely important to us, so we greatly appreciate your kind words. Congratulations on your new BMW & thanks again for reaching out to us! We appreciate your recommendation & we're looking forward to your next visit!

March 29, 2022

We had a fantastic experience at Karl Knauz BMW. We worked with Sam Picchietti and he was great to work with, answered all of our questions and not pushy whatsoever. We spent the entire day with him More

by NMPug
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Employees Worked With
Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci
Mar 29, 2022 -

NMPug responded

We had a fantastic experience at Karl Knauz BMW. We worked with Sam Picchietti and he was great to work with, answered all of our questions and not pushy whatsoever. We spent the entire day with him, and I was blown away that he even ordered us lunch! Above and beyond in every way.

Mar 29, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts about your experience working with Sam & Scott. We strive to provide friendly, customer-focused service, so we're thrilled to receive your comments! Congratulations on your new BMW & thanks again for reaching out to us. We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

March 21, 2022

Wonderful experience! We ordered our 8 series convertible a few months ago, while knowing that it might take some time due to material shortages. Marek Gryc made sure we w More

by lightlake
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Marek Gryc
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci, Alec Rodriguez
Mar 21, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to us about your experience working with Marek, Alec, & Scott. We're so glad to hear that they kept you updated while your 8 Series was being built & shipped, & that they helped make the delivery experience so enjoyable! We're very glad to hear from you & excited for you to enjoy the beautiful weather today with the top down in your new BMW! Thank you for your business, as well as your feedback. We'll see you next time!

March 10, 2022

Devine connection is what I call it! I connected with Rolly, my maiden name is Rolland, online but didn't expect what I received in-person. His God's gift shined through his passion. More

by Octavia.rolland
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Employees Worked With
Ray Reilly
5.0
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Rolly Davidson
5.0
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Luke Wojtas
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci
Mar 10, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Octavia, thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We're thrilled to receive your comments about your experience working with Rolly & Luke! We strive to provide friendly, customer-focused service in a welcoming environment, so we greatly appreciate your kind words. Thank you for your business & congratulations on your new BMW! We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

March 08, 2022

Friendly customer service and support. Smooth and quick process. Communication on vehicle, inventory, process was excellent. More

by HPBimmerdriver
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Mar 08, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you very much for leaving this review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed working with Sam to purchase your new BMW! Providing great service in a timely manner is extremely important to us, so it's wonderful to receive your feedback. Congratulations on your new Bimmer & thanks again for reaching out. We'll see you next time!

February 28, 2022

Knauz BMW is the premier auto retailer in the Chicago area because of the caring employees that listen to their customers and provide excellent support before, during, and after the sale. Make your next More

by Rex Racer
Customer Service
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Employees Worked With
Luke Wojtas
5.0
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci
Feb 28, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Rex, thank you so much for leaving this review. We strive to provide friendly, customer-focused service, so we're thrilled to receive your comments about your experience working with Sam, Luke, & Scott! Congratulations on your new BMW & thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us! We'll see you next time!

February 22, 2022

I have leased several cars from different dealerships over many years. I highly recommend Knauz and their BMW sales staff. Spencer Parker was fantastic finding the BMW that had all the features I wanted More

by susanarm
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Bob Graziano
5.0
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Spencer Parker
5.0
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Other Employees : Alex Tellez, Scott Adduci
Feb 23, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Susan, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We always appreciate hearing from our clients, but comments like yours are especially rewarding to receive! We strive to provide friendly, customer-focused service in a low-pressure environment, so it's wonderful to read your kind words. Congratulations on your newest BMW & thank you for your business! We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

February 13, 2022

This was our first car purchase, and working with Howard Kraus and his colleagues was fantastic. From beginning to end, they were helpful, patient and honest. We’ll definitely recommend them. More

by Stephen
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Howard Kraus
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci, Alec Rodriguez
Feb 14, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Stephen, thank you for leaving this review. We always appreciate feedback & we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Howard, Alec, & Scott! We strive to provide great service, so it's wonderful to receive your comments. Thank you for your business, as well as your recommendation! We hope you're loving your BMW & we're looking forward to your next visit!

February 03, 2022

Sam Picchietti has been really helpful during my purchase of an X5 M50i. He knows the vehicle well and is eager to help me get one. He is also responsive to my questions and concerns whenever I try to contac More

by pjh177787
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Employees Worked With
Luke Wojtas
5.0
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Feb 03, 2022 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for leaving this review. Providing friendly, knowledgeable service is extremely important to us, so it's wonderful to receive your comments about your experience working with Sam! We always appreciate feedback & comments like yours are especially rewarding to receive. Congratulations on your new X5 M50i!! We're looking forward to your next visit!

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