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Karl Knauz BMW

Lake Bluff, IL

4.7
1,293 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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February 09, 2021

Bob did a great job of understanding my wants and needs. He worked efficiently and quickly in completing the transaction and securing the vehicle I wanted. He is pleasant and easy to like. More

by pbaffic
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Employees Worked With
Bob Geisheker
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Doug Kamp
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Feb 09, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for leaving this review. It's great to hear that Bob was so attentive & enjoyable to work with! Congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate your feedback & we're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

February 08, 2021

Many thanks to the team at Knauz for making our experience a very positive one. Sam Picchietti was extremely diligent in trying to find exactly what we were looking for, and answering all of our qu More

by ekn
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Other Employees : Brandon Helbig, Scott Adduci
Feb 08, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed & thoughtful review. It's wonderful to hear that Sam, Scott, & Brandon were all so pleasurable to work with! We strive to ensure that our clients are met with great service throughout their entire visit, so we're very glad to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new X3 & thanks again for your kind words. We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

February 02, 2021

Bob went the next mile with my purchase. I purchased a certified 330 Xdrive Wagon and after a short time noticed paint issues with the wheels. Bob let me know the wheels had been repainted and had me brin More

by rockrun16
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Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Feb 03, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for leaving this review. We're so glad to hear that you've had such a great experience working with Bob! We strive to provide great customer service both during your visit & after you've driven your new car home, so it's great to receive your feedback. Congratulations on your new 3 Series Wagon! We appreciate you reaching out to us & we're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

February 01, 2021

My recent experience with Knauz BMW was top notch. Working with Dave Benck is a pleasure--totally professional, knowledgeable and thorough. And working with Doug Kamp in finance was a breeze. I highly More

by kimkgordon
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Dave Benck
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Luke Wojtas
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Doug Kamp
5.0
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Feb 01, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Kim, thank you for leaving this review. It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed working with Dave, Doug, & Luke! We strive to ensure that all of our clients have a great experience working with us, so we're very excited to read your comments. Congratulations on your new BMW & thanks again for leaving your feedback with us! We're looking forward to your next visit!

January 26, 2021

This is my second time buying a car from Knauz and it was a very pleasant experience. Bob Geisheker was great to deal with and I highly recommend him. We worked out a deal prior to ordering a car and every More

by DougB
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Yes
Employees Worked With
Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Jan 26, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Doug, thank you for leaving this review. We're thrilled to hear that you had another great experience working with Bob! We strive to make things easy & enjoyable, so it's wonderful to receive your feedback. Congratulations on your newest BMW & thank you for both of your purchases! We appreciate your feedback & we're looking forward to your next visit!

January 23, 2021

They made the car buying experience enjoyable. They quickly pulled cars that I wanted to drive and provided as much information as I wanted on each car. They gave me up front pricing that wasn’t confus More

by Francine
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Bob Geisheker
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Jan 26, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Francine, thank you for leaving this review. We're glad to hear that your experience working with Bob was so efficient & straightforward! We believe that buying a car doesn't have to be a difficult process, so we're thrilled to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new BMW & thank you for both of your purchases over the last year. We appreciate your recommendation & we're looking forward to your next visit!

January 22, 2021

Knauz is great, this was my second time purchasing a vehicle from Knauz. Bob Geisheker is great, getting a new car can be very overwhelming and Bob isn’t pushy like some sales people can be. I was able More

by D.Carter
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Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Doug Kamp
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci
Jan 22, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's great to hear that Bob & the rest of our team were such a pleasure to work with! We greatly appreciate your business, as well kind words. Congratulations on your newest BMW & thanks again for the 5-star rating. We're looking forward to your next visit!

January 21, 2021

I had a difficult situation with a car in for repair that we determined needed to be replaced. Bob made this process actually pleasurable in spite of the purchase being unplanned. He went above and beyond to More

by LBmama
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Bob Geisheker
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci
Jan 22, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for leaving this review. We're sorry to hear that you had to replace your car unexpectedly, but we're very glad to hear that Bob & Scott helped make the process of finding a replacement so efficient & pleasurable! We're always appreciative of feedback, but comments like yours are especially rewarding to receive. Thanks again for reaching out to us about your experience. Enjoy your new BMW!

January 20, 2021

My recent sales experience leasing the 2021 BMW M550ix was outstanding. Bob Geisheker makes the process so seamless and worry free with his sales expertise, product knowledge, professionalism, problem sol More

by helneklawy
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Jan 20, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We're thrilled to hear you describe your experience working with Bob to purchase your new M550i! We strive to provide great all-around service, so we're very glad to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new 5 Series! We appreciate you reaching out to us & we're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

January 20, 2021

Bob Geisheker, Sales Rep and Scott Adduci, Finance Dept Bob Geisheker, Sales Rep and Scott Adduci, Finance Dept provided great service, excellent experience from start to finish. 100% recommend lease or p More

by dmorelli
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Bob Geisheker
5.0
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Other Employees : Scott Adduci
Jan 20, 2021 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Customer experience is very important to us, so it's wonderful to hear that Scott & Bob provided you with great service from beginning to end! We appreciate your business, as well as your recommendation. Congratulations on your new BMW & thanks again for reaching out!

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