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Karl Knauz BMW

Lake Bluff, IL

4.7
1,286 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 14, 2023

I paid $2,800 for issue that they were not able to figure out what was happening and fix. I had acceleration issue in my x328d and they replaced 3 parts that were already working. So I am very dissatisfied. More

by Jeff L.
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Tom Mooney
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Oct 16, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Jeff, thank you for reaching out to us. We're terribly sorry to hear that you had a disappointing experience. Client satisfaction is extremely important to us, so we were concerned to receive your comments. We will look into this situation immediately.

August 12, 2023

Best service department ever! !!! David is always very pleasant to work with and is definitely an asset to the company. I’ve been going there since 2000 and he is an 11 out of 10!! More

by hbendler3
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Jeremy Zndersic
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Dave Rolain
5.0
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Cesar Saucedo
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Aug 15, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you very much for reaching out to us. Providing friendly, knowledgeable service is our top priority, so we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoy working with Dave, Jeremy, & Cesar! We greatly appreciate your decades of business & we're looking forward to your next visit!

June 24, 2023

Rolly was fantastic to work with I love my new car. He helped select the red interior He is a 10 in every way More

by sty.7
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Rolly Davidson
5.0
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Jun 27, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you so much for reaching out to us. Providing great service is our top priority, so we're thrilled to hear that Rolly was such a pleasure to work with! Thank you for your business, & congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate hearing from you, & we're looking forward to your next visit.

June 06, 2023

Our experience with purchasing a new X5 50e at Karl Knauz BMW was exceptional. Our client advisor, Rolly Davidson took the time to explain the features and answered all our questions, insuring we ordered th More

by Dave
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Rolly Davidson
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Jun 06, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Dave and Nancy, thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. Providing friendly, knowledgeable service is our top priority, so we're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Rolly & the rest of our team! Thank you for your business & congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate hearing from you & we're looking forward to your next visit.

March 13, 2023

Best purchasing experience I have had with a new car. In and out in under an hour. Salesperson and Finace had everything ready. Marek my salesgirl and Peter in Finance were on their "A" game. More

by Rick B.
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Marek, Peter
Mar 13, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Rick, thank you for leaving this review. It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed working with Marek, & Peter! We strive to provide friendly, efficient service, so we're very glad to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate your feedback, as well as your business, & we're looking forward to your next visit!

March 12, 2023

Purchased a BMW from out of town. From arrival to out the door was less than 60 minutes including a thorough test drive and the one on one tutorial and setup by the BMW genius. Very o More

by kloweke
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Marek Gryc
5.0
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Mar 13, 2023 -

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 enjoyed working with Marek! Providing friendly, knowledgeable service in a timely manner is our top priority, so it's wonderful to receive your comments. We greatly appreciate your kind words, as well as your business. Congratulations on your new BMW! We're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

March 04, 2023

Rolly was so easy and great to work with! His expertise compares to no one. Toured the whole facility with me and explained every detail that goes into buying a car from Knauz. I will only bu More

by Dilles5
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Rolly Davidson
5.0
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Mar 06, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Rolly! We always appreciate feedback, but comments like yours are especially rewarding to receive. Congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate your business & we're looking forward to the next opportunity to work with you!

February 28, 2023

This dealership is beyond amazing. From the friendly faces that greet you as soon as you walk in the door, to the unforgettable customer service, they couldn’t be better. Not to mentio More

by Emma W.
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Rolly Davidson
5.0
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Mar 01, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Emma, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We're so glad to hear how much you enjoyed working with Rolly! We strive to provide friendly, knowledgeable service, so it's wonderful to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new BMW! We appreciate you reaching out to us & we're looking forward to your next visit!

February 27, 2023

I was undecided about getting a new X3 so decided to see if Howard Kraus was still with Knauz. I had dealt with Howard 5 yrs earlier and had a truly exceptional experience. I find the car purchase process More

by Kathy F
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Howard Kraus
5.0
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Feb 27, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Kathy, thank you for reaching out to us. We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Howard again! We strive to provide friendly, knowledgeable service in a low-pressure environment, so we greatly appreciate your kind words. Thank you for your business & congratulations on your new X3! We're looking forward to your next visit!

February 25, 2023

Rolly Davidson offered us an outstanding service when we bought our first car at the Knauz BMW in Lake Bluff- IL. Rolly was very helpful answering all questions with patience and he didn’t pushed us and More

by Radu Fega
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Rolly Davidson
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Feb 27, 2023 -

Karl Knauz BMW responded

Hi Radu, thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed working with Rolly! We strive to provide friendly, knowledgeable service in a low-pressure environment, so it's wonderful to receive your comments. Congratulations on your new BMW! Thank you for your business, as well as your feedback. We're looking forward to your next visit!