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Karl Knauz BMW

Lake Bluff, IL

4.6
1,289 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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October 08, 2021

An amazing experience! Bob was phenomenal and made everything super easy and pleasant. The management staff at Knauz were all amazing and everything was ready before I even walked in. Bob made the pro More

by BMWNK
Customer Service
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Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Bob Graziano
5.0
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Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Curt Laczniak
5.0
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Doug Kamp
5.0
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Oct 08, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for leaving this review. We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience working with Bob & the rest of our team! We strive to ensure that every visit is as efficient & enjoyable as possible, so we greatly appreciate your feedback. Congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate hearing from you & we're looking forward to your next visit!

October 08, 2021

Is it possible to rate a dealership 0 stars? I had agreed to a price on a vehicle and also agreed to making a deposit of $1,000 to hold the car until I could pick it up over the weekend. Without my knowledg More

by draj
Recommend Dealer
No
Employees Worked With
Bob Geisheker
1.0
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Oct 08, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for reaching out & making us aware of the situation. We strive to do business with honesty & transparency, so your comments were concerning to receive. Upon speaking with the management involved, we determined that the error was due to miscommunication, as our standard operating procedure is a $2,000 deposit. The mistake was immediately corrected & the card refunded upon clarification. with We apologize for any inconvenience. If you'd like to discuss this matter further, you can reach out to our store manager, Bob (847-283-6702.) Thank you for your feedback.

Oct 08, 2021 -

draj responded

Why do I need to call the dealership to ask why this happened and look for an answer. All I am asking for is for any one from management to call me and explain how this could of happened. Not a sole has called me to explain or to apologize. They expect me to call them. This is pure arrogance, no one cares enough to call and explain the situation. Again, realize this whole thing could of been resolved if someone had called to tell me that they needed $2,000 for a deposit. Instead they assumed they had the right to take another $1,000 off my card with no phone calls to alert me, just sent an email after the fact with no real explanation. Still, they refuse to call and apologize they expect me to call. Pure arrogance and a no give a darn about the client attitude. I can only imagine the type of service they provide after the car is sold. Hey Bob how about showing some leadership as a manager and call me to discuss this situation since the blame is on your side rather than me having to chase you down. Thank you.

Oct 08, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Again, we apologize for the misunderstanding & any inconvenience. As confirmed with management whom you have spoken with directly last night, as well as this morning, the issue has been corrected.

Oct 08, 2021 -

draj responded

You are incorrect no one from management called me last night or today. Though Bob told me last night that his manager was going to call me. In fact other than receiving an email that the credit was applied to my credit card no one has reached out to me. I have had to do all the reaching out. This is such a simple issue that never should have reached this point. We all own phones why can't someone at Knauz use one to call me?

October 02, 2021

I had a fantastic experience at Knauz with my lease of my 2022 X3. My salesperson - Spencer Parker - although you could tell he was busy (in a good way), never made me feel like I was rushed to make a de More

by davidmcenko
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Spencer Parker
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci
Oct 04, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi David, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We're thrilled to hear that your entire experience working with Spencer, Alex, & Scott was so enjoyable! Providing great service in a low-pressure & friendly environment is extremely important to us, so it's wonderful to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new X3! We greatly appreciate you reaching out to us & we're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

October 01, 2021

I leased a 2022 X6 from Karl Knauz BMW. My experience was fantastic. My Client Advisor, Spencer Parker, was knowledgeable, professional and focused on exceeding my expectations, which he did. He made s More

by mm1000
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Spencer Parker
5.0
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Luke Wojtas
5.0
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Oct 01, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for leaving this review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed your experience working with Spencer & Luke! We strive to ensure that our clients are met with great service throughout each visit, so we're very excited to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new X6 & thanks again for sharing your thoughts with us! We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

September 27, 2021

I have purchased a few BMWs from Knauz over the past 10 years. The team I have worked with for purchases and service are always very professional, helpful, accommodating, attentive and efficient. I will More

by DSK64
Customer Service
Friendliness
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Bob Graziano
5.0
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Jeremy Zndersic
5.0
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Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Luke Wojtas
5.0
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Cesar Saucedo
5.0
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Sep 27, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We're thrilled to hear how much you've enjoyed working with us over the years. We strive to ensure that our clients are met with friendly, knowledgeable service in a low pressure environment, so it's wonderful to receive your feedback! We're glad that you're met with the same level of service across every department & we greatly appreciate your loyalty over the last 10 years. Congratulations on your newest BMW & thanks again for leaving this review! We're looking forward to your next visit!

September 16, 2021

Have bought numerous BMW’s from Knauz and Bob is the best. Professional, not pushy, really focused on getting you the best car at the best price More

by pete.leemputte
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Bob Graziano
5.0
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Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Sep 16, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Pete, thank you very much for leaving this review. We're so glad to hear that Bob has been such a pleasure to work with over the years! We greatly appreciate your business, as well as you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Congratulations on your new BMW! We're looking forward to your next visit!

September 13, 2021

Wonderful experience. Very organized, efficient, friendly and professional. All paperwork was prepared in advance and every detail thought of to provide a pleasant and fun experience. We drove from out of st More

by stevenhazel
Customer Service
Friendliness
Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Doug Kamp
5.0
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Sep 13, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Steven, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with us. Providing great service is our top priority, so we're very glad to hear you describe your experience working with Bob & Doug! Thank you so much for making the trip from out of state to work with us, & congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate your kind words!

September 10, 2021

After months of research, decided to purchase a new BMW X5. From the initial contact with Bob Geisheker until the delivery, my every expectation was exceeded. Once we realized we had to order the vehicle More

by tcwwitt
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Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Luke Wojtas
5.0
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Doug Kamp
5.0
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Sep 10, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your thoughts with us. We're thrilled to receive your comments about your experience working with Bob, Luke, Dave, Cesar, & Jeremy! We strive to provide great service across all departments, so we're very glad to receive your feedback. Congratulations on your new X5! We appreciate your business over the years & we're very much looking forward to your next visit!

September 10, 2021

I recently purchased a 2021 BMW 330e from Bob Geisheker and the team at Karl Knauz BMW, and the experience far exceeded expectations at every stage of the buying process. Having purchased five (5) prior BM More

by Matthew Ridge
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Price
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Luke Wojtas
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci
Sep 13, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Matthew, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We feel that the ownership experience of a BMW should reflect the quality of the product, so we're thrilled to receive your comments! It's wonderful to hear you describe your experience working with Bob & Luke to purchase & get familiarized with your new 3 Series. Congratulations on your new 330e! We appreciate your business, as well as your kind words. We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

September 08, 2021

Absolutely outstanding from the purchase to the walk-through to the service. I have bought a few cars from them over the years and the service is second to none. Go there. You will not be disappoin More

by jnugent
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Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Dave Benck
5.0
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Luke Wojtas
5.0
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Sep 08, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed working with Dave & Luke during your last visit! We greatly appreciate your business over the years, as well as your recommendation. Thanks again for reaching out & congratulations on your new BMW! We'll see you next time!

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