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Karl Knauz BMW
Lake Bluff, IL
1,290 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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Monday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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May 29, 2014
Supieror Experience I had the chance to buy my car from Knauz and could not be more excited about the outcome. To be honest, my first time at the dealership was lacklust I had the chance to buy my car from Knauz and could not be more excited about the outcome. To be honest, my first time at the dealership was lackluster. After arriving and test driving the car, I was told the computers were shut down at 7.30pm when Knauz is advertised as open til 8pm. After a couple emails that same evening, I was introduced Judy Powell which turned my entire experience on its head. Judy, was truly attentive to my every need and extremely helpful in the process. I could not rave more about the comfort she brought to the entire experience and I would highly recommending her to any car buyer. Knauz has a very special employee on their hands. Bravo More
by zjdecker
Employees Worked With
Judy Powell
May 28, 2014
NEW CAR PURCHASE/SERVICE I have purchased my second BMW within less than 2 years. Bob Geisheheker was attentive, heard what I wanted, pinpointed the car within minutes, sent I have purchased my second BMW within less than 2 years. Bob Geisheheker was attentive, heard what I wanted, pinpointed the car within minutes, sent me for a test drive and made the experience pleasant and simple. He did not pressure me into anything I did not want. He made himself available as my schedule changed so I could pick up the car at my convenience and attended to my questions and concerns. He made sure I was aware of all options that were available, but did not try to sell me on options if I was not interested, nor did he try to convince me to buy a car with less options because it was in his inventory. The experience I had with Bob at Knauz was very positive and pleasant. He made sure that I was comfortable with the options the car has and that I was informed with how to use the options. He also encouraged me to come back or to call him if I had any future questions or concerns. He has demonstrated impressive follow up after the sale was complete. I would definitely refer others to Bob, as well as use him in the future when I am in the market for a new car. More
by DSK64
Employees Worked With
May 27, 2014
Judy Powell review Judy was a delight to work with. She was very patient with me and answered all my questions. My husband bought his car last year from Judy and we woul Judy was a delight to work with. She was very patient with me and answered all my questions. My husband bought his car last year from Judy and we would've think of using anyone else. Thank you Judy More
by Pritza
Employees Worked With
Judy Powell
May 25, 2014
Personalization and Patience Bob Geisheker had the upmost patience as I went through the process. His professionalism and personalization are the key reasons I ended up purchasin Bob Geisheker had the upmost patience as I went through the process. His professionalism and personalization are the key reasons I ended up purchasing with Knauz. I was seriously going to move to a competing brand, but he listened to what I was trying to accomplish and then help me build the perfect car. I can tell you that the car I received, more than meets my expectations...I am blown away! More
by msatkinson1
Employees Worked With
May 20, 2014
First Class Experience I had a first class experience with KNAUZ from when I first walked in through delivery. Job well done by the entire team. thank you! I had a first class experience with KNAUZ from when I first walked in through delivery. Job well done by the entire team. thank you! More
by sbollero
May 19, 2014
Great Service The staff at Knauz BMW was great - much more straightforward and open than other BMW dealers in the area. In particular, Bob Geisheker was super to d The staff at Knauz BMW was great - much more straightforward and open than other BMW dealers in the area. In particular, Bob Geisheker was super to deal with - he stands above most other dealer out there! More
by mws3294
Employees Worked With
May 14, 2014
Excellent Sales agent and wonderful Business Manager Great people to deal with. Where to start. Our sales agent Judy Powell was wonderful and the Business Manager Steve Kwasman is an awesome, knowledgeab Great people to deal with. Where to start. Our sales agent Judy Powell was wonderful and the Business Manager Steve Kwasman is an awesome, knowledgeable person. They are very curtious, knowledgeable, honest, good listeners and over all excellent to deal with. We ended up buying three new BMWs from them. I will defiantly refeer my family and friends to them. Excellent staff :) More
by jhomedi
Employees Worked With
Judy Powell, Steve Kwasman
May 12, 2014
very good overall rating The sales associate was very nice prompt, good at negotiation, got a good delivery, fast and processing was quick. Overall experience was very good a The sales associate was very nice prompt, good at negotiation, got a good delivery, fast and processing was quick. Overall experience was very good and will defiantly chose to for any future purchases. More
by poojar1
Employees Worked With
May 03, 2014
Judy Powell is outstanding I have purchased 15 cars in my lifetime, and can say without reservation that Judy is the best car salesperson with whom I have ever dealt. Judy did I have purchased 15 cars in my lifetime, and can say without reservation that Judy is the best car salesperson with whom I have ever dealt. Judy did not play games with pricing, and used none of the standard gimmicks. She was so confident in both her product and her price that she did not pressure me at all when I told her I wanted to shop around before committing. I don't remember the same of any other salesperson from whom I purchased my prior vehicles, and have never purchased from the same dealership twice--but I'm buying my next car from Judy. More
by rshupenus
Employees Worked With
Judy Powell
May 02, 2014
Awesome I just purchased my 7th BMW from Knauz; the second from Judy Powell. My experience was nothing short of exceptional; she is tremendous to work with, I just purchased my 7th BMW from Knauz; the second from Judy Powell. My experience was nothing short of exceptional; she is tremendous to work with, pleasant, friendly and makes purchasing a vehicle fun. In my 27 years dealing with Knauz I have always been satisfied. More
by jthramann
Employees Worked With
Judy Powell
