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KNAUZ AUTOMOTIVE: TURNING CUSTOMERS INTO FRIENDS SINCE 1934

It was over 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 opened a gas station in Lake Forest after years of being a chauffeur. Did he imagine that this modest beginning would come to be one of the most recognized dealerships in the country? Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter 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 customers using "The Golden Rule". 

Throughout the years, the Knauz family has established itself as a leader in the automobile industry. Our employees pride themselves on outstanding service and quality sales. Our customer satisfaction is always among the top ranked nationwide, receiving numerous awards, and our reputation as a good corporate citizen within the community still stands. Now, as we begin our 83rd year, we are humbled by our history, and eternally grateful for all the thousands of customers that have allowed us to earn their business.

This respect for customers and an interest in the community stems back to Knauz Automotive Group's 1934 roots, and has been continued in the dealerships open today. In the earlier days, Bill Knauz remembers getting to know all of the customers by name. That's a little harder to do today, he said, but they do see a lot of repeat business including some of the grandchildren of people who have bought cars from the Knauz dealerships in the past.

There are numerous reasons why drivers choose Knauz Auto Park. Proudly serving Lake Bluff, Schaumburg, Waukegan and Chicago, our teams of sales advisors, service technicians and financing experts are trained with one focus in mind: addressing each of your needs with the utmost respect, care and attention to detail

You can always find a friendly face and they will greet you with a smile. We are thankful for our customers. We will go out of our way to make you feel welcome and to continue to earn your business.