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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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November 28, 2020

We just worked with Leo/Matt to order a 2021 X5 xDrive40i (we also bought a 2019 540i xDrive from him almost exactly two years ago). Seamless experience.... Looking forward to the next one! Knauz is our f More

by castor pollux
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Employees Worked With
Leo Palmieri
Nov 30, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Castor, thank you for leaving this review. We're so glad to hear that you had another great experience working with Leo! Making things easy & seamless is extremely important to us, so it's wonderful to receive your feedback. Congratulations on your new X5! We appreciate your business, as well as your feedback. We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

November 25, 2020

During this time of COVID, we were in need of a new car. Spencer Parker of Knauz BMW took great care of us and helped us to purchase a wonderful vehicle. Luke Wojtas showed us how to use all of the features More

by Happy Mike
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Spencer Parker
5.0
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Nov 25, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Mike, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience working with Spencer & Luke to purchase & learn about your new BMW! Client satisfaction is extremely important to us, so it's wonderful to receive your feedback. Thanks again for reaching out to us & thank you for recommending us! We'll see you next time!

November 18, 2020

Incredibly intelligent sales people, fantastic service, and zero concern about the integrity of the deal we made. This was our first experience, and it will certainly not be our last. Sam Picchietti was a More

by Bblitz511
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Sam Picchietti
5.0
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Doug Kamp
5.0
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Nov 19, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for your feedback about working with Sam & Doug. We're so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful experience working with us & it won't be your last! Client satisfaction & transparency are extremely important to us, so it's wonderful to receive your feedback. Congratulations on your new BMW! We're looking forward to your next visit!

November 03, 2020

Third vehicle Ihave purchased at Knauz. Always a pleasant experience. Sam Picchietti continued the seamless sales experience I am used to. Dealership far superior to others. More

by label 52
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Employees Worked With
Sam Picchietti, Alec Rodriguez
Nov 03, 2020 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for reaching out to us. We're so glad to hear that you've had several great experiences working with Sam & Alec! We strive to form lasting relationships, so your repeat business is greatly appreciated! Congratulations on your newest BMW & thanks again for your feedback. We're looking forward to your next visit!

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
5.0
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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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Employees Worked With
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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Employees Worked With
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
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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
5.0
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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.

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