
Welcome to Land Rover Lake Bluff, located in the
30+ acre Knauz Autopark situated at Routes 41 & 176. Our
particular dealership has been serving the greater Chicago area and Lake County
areas such as Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, North Chicago, Zion, Gurnee, Wadsworth,
Waukegan, Hawthorn Woods, Inverness, Lake Zurich, Woodstock, Vernon Hills,
Libertyville, Green Oaks, Round Lake Communities, Lindenhurst, Lake Villa,
Skokie, Park Ridge, Deerfield, Winnetka, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Glencoe,
Evanston, Glenview, Northbrook, Northfield, Lincolnwood, Arlington Heights,
Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Long Grove, Highland Park, Mundelein, Schaumburg,
Barrington, Lake Zurich, Bannockburn, Lincolnshire and all of Chicago's North
Shore since the 1960's. With many customer's coming from the southern Wisconsin
communities of Kenosha, Racine, Pleasant Prarie, Twin Lakes, and Lake Geneva.
Our Land Rover team of Certified Service, Parts,
Collision Center Technicians, Sales and Finance experts are extensively trained
to assist you with your service, purchase or lease of a Land Rover such as a LR2, LR4, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover or a pre-owned Freelander, LR2, LR3, LR4, Discovery, Range Rover Sport, Ranger Rover and even the occasional Defender model. If we do not have a particular model in stock, speak to one of our sales team about locating the vehicle.
It was 76 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".
The Knauz families have a long history
in this area:
Starting in 1934, Karl Knauz began the dealerships with
a Desoto dealership, then a Chrysler dealership in 1941, which we still had
until this past January when we retired the dealership to make room for our
newest franchise Hyundai. The 60's saw the arrival of Land Rover followed in
1971 the arrival of BMW. In 1986, the Knauz family purchased the parcel of land
the Autopark currently resides in May of 1995, in the first franchise (BMW) was
moved to the Autopark with the construction of the current home of BMW, followed
by Mercedes-Benz in September of 1997 and August of 1998 our Land Rover Center
opened. On September 10th, 2001 the last of the dealerships moved
out of Lake Forest into the current home of smart and Hyundai. This building
also houses our Collision and Detail centers and our corporate offices. The next
few years were filled with further expansion with the addition of the MINI
franchise, the almost doubling of the BMW and Mercedes-Benz service departments.
While the past couple of years have been filled with opening the Knauz North
Pre-Owned center approximately one mile north of the Autopark and acquiring the
smart and Hyundai franchises the Knauz Autopark strives to meet your automotive
needs today and for years to come.
The Knauz family also believes that
being a beacon in the community is important; that's why they've spent so much
time, money, and effort supporting causes they believe in. While Bill Knauz has
turned over the running of the company to his son-in-law William Madden, most
days he'll still stop by the office, unless the weather is conducive for his
second passion in life... Flying.
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 76th 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 the companies 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 dealership in
the past.
In the showrooms, you'll always find
the latest models, and the knowledgeable salespeople will help you find the
perfect car for you, be it a BMW, MINI, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Hyundai or a
smart car. If you need a vehicle, they've been selling and servicing them for so
long, that they can anticipate and satisfy your needs. It is often joked that
long time Mercedes-Benz sales associate, Dennis Santi has worked here longer
than half the employees have been born. Dennis this past year celebrated his
38th year with the company, with no retirement in his future.
Dennis is just one example of the way the employees feel working for the
Knauz family, fortunate to work for a family that cares about their employees,
customers and their community.
Even in today's uncertain times, you
can always find a friendly face and they will greet you with a smile. We are
thankful for our customers and we will go out of our way to make you feel
welcome and to be able to continue to earn your business. Today is
the start of another 76 years of serving our customers.
In addition to our Mercedes-Benz, BMW, MINI, Land Rover, Hyundai and smart dealerships. We also have a state of the art; factory certified Collision & Detail Center, our Pre-Owned Center Knauz North (located approximately 1.2 miles north of the Autopark) and an indoor vehicle and tire storage facility.
Land Rover Lake Bluff is proud to serve Lake Bluff with quality Land Rover vehicles. With models like the LR2, LR3, LR4, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in the Chicago area, we have something for every taste and need. Come visit us at 375 Skokie Valley Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 to see our vehicles and take one for a test drive.
If you're looking for a used car in Lake Bluff, we can assist you there as well. Visit our inventory page to see our large collection of pre-owned vehicles.
Land Rover Lake Bluff is not just your Lake Bluff Land Rover dealership, we also provide a full line of services dedicated to our Illinois customers. From Land Rover car repairs performed by expert mechanics, to OEM Land Rover auto parts, to car loans, Land Rover Lake Bluff is the smart choice for your automotive needs.
Come in and say hi! We're located at 375 Skokie Valley Hwy, Lake Bluff, IL 60044 or you can call us at (866) 653-9859.
375 Skokie Valley Hwy.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044