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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 29, 2020

The personnel at Karl Knauz BMW are very kind & efficient; especially two people; Marak GRYC, my salesman & David Rolain, the service manager. I recently purchased a 330IXGT at Knauz BMW & after h More

by RF8APILOT
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Dave Rolain
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Marek Gryc
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Oct 30, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed & thoughtful review. We're very glad to hear that Marek & Dave have been so helpful & enjoyable to work with! Treating customers by The Golden Rule & cultivating lasting relationships are two of our most important goals, so we're thrilled to receive your comments. Thanks again for reaching out to us & thank you for being part of the Knauz BMW family! We're looking forward to your next visit!

October 23, 2020

I previously owned a Mercedes & was in a auto accident; the service I received from a previous dealership made me vow I would never buy another Mercedes UNTILL TODAY. I visited Knauz in lake Bluff & bought More

by Marypaula
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Ray Reilly
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Howard Kraus
5.0
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Other Employees : Juan Villarreal , Scott Adduci
Oct 23, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Mary, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's wonderful to hear that our team was helpful during your visit & helped restore your perception of Mercedes-Benz to where you purchased another one! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed working with Juan, Howard, Scott, & Ray. Thanks again for reaching out to us & congratulations on your new Mercedes-Benz! We're looking forward to your next visit!

October 17, 2020

My experience with Sam, at Knauz, was great! He wasn't pushy. He was very honest about pros/cons on vehicles. He was also very accommodating to my social distancing requests, which was very helpful throug More

by MIAC
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Marek Gryc
5.0
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Oct 19, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for reaching out to us. We're so glad to hear that Sam & Marek made such a good impression on your last visit! Cultivating a low-pressure environment that our clients feel safe & comfortable in is extremely important to us, so it's wonderful to receive your feedback. Thanks again for reaching out to us & congratulations on your new BMW!

October 15, 2020

I need a salesperson who knows their product. Sam certainly fulfills that requirement. It was a pleasure dealing with Sam and the whole Knauz experience. My first BMW! More

by DFrost
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Other Employees : Alec Rodriguez
Oct 16, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review. We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience working with Sam & Alec! Customer experience is extremely important to us, so it's great to receive your feedback. Congratulations on your first BMW! Enjoy your new Bimmer & thanks again for reaching out to us!

October 09, 2020

Sam was great to work with - couldn’t be happier - he explained everything and made the whole car buying experience easy - thanks for everything Sam More

by Lzall1950
Recommend Dealer
Yes
Employees Worked With
Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Oct 09, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for leaving this review. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed working with Sam! We always appreciate feedback & comments like yours are especially enjoyable to receive. Congratulations on your new BMW; we'll see you next time!

October 02, 2020

I have been going to Knauz for over 10+ years and was looking forward to finally buying the car I have wanted for a long time. I had an appointment to see the vehicle and purchase it but when I arrived w More

by phil.bodner
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Rolly Davidson
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Oct 02, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Philip, thank you for reaching out to us. We're terribly sorry to hear about your experience. Client satisfaction & fostering long-lasting relationships is extremely important to us. It's never our goal to leave a customer feeling dissatisfied or upset. We will look into this situation immediately. If you'd like to reach out to our store manager, Bob (rgraziano@knauz.com or (847) 283-6702,) he'd be more than happy to work towards a resolve in regards to this situation. Thanks again for letting us know.

October 01, 2020

Jeremy is always great to work with, very helpful, answers all my questions. The entire service department is always A+, been a customer for almost ten years. Thanks! More

by Mark
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Jeremy Zndersic
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Oct 02, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Mark, thank you for leaving this review. We're so glad to hear that Jeremy is always a pleasure to work with! We strive to make every part of BMW ownership, including service, smooth & enjoyable, so it's great to receive your feedback. Thanks again for leaving your thoughts with us & thank you for your loyalty to our service department! We'll see you next time!

September 30, 2020

My 2nd BMW from Knauzw BMW. Sam Picchietti is awesome advisor to work with. He works all along the buying process with his in-depth knowledge. More

by gagangadh
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Other Employees : Alec Rodriguez
Oct 02, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for reaching out to us. We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed working with Sam & Alec to purchase your second BMW for us! It's always wonderful to receive confirmation about a positive experience; we greatly appreciate your feedback. Congratulations on your new Bimmer & thanks for being part of the Knauz family! Safe & happy driving!

September 30, 2020

Thank you Sam for making the car buying experience so great. When we came to pick up the car we were in and out in less than an hour. That also includes setting up the vehicle More

by MrM2
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci, Julio Quintana, Alec Rodriguez
Sep 30, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for your review. We're so glad to hear that you had a great experience working with Sam, Alec, Julio, & Scott! We always appreciate feedback & comments like yours are especially wonderful to receive. Congratulations on your new BMW! We'll see you next time!

September 22, 2020

This is my second car from Knauz. Fabulous experience. Bob Geisheker was extremely helpful. Cannot say enough good things about him and the entire team. I called Bob before visiting and he made the proces More

by Vsnaik
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Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Sep 22, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you very much for leaving your feedback with us. We're so glad to hear that you had a fabulous experience working with Bob & the rest of our team! We strive to make every purchase easy & enjoyable, so it's wonderful to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new BMW & thank you for business! We're looking forward to your next visit!

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