Will driving with winter tires help?
Why Snow Tires?
Do I really need them?
Our Pets of the Month
Meet Cattie Brie and Evangelina
Going Out of Town? Prepare Your House Sitter for Pet Care
Breed Highlight for December 2011
Meet the Vizla
Our restaurant review for December
Philly G's in Vernon Hills
Winter date night ideas
Winter Dates can be fun.
Fun Holiday Traditions for Families
How to Throw an Awesome New Year’s Bash
The Most Exclusive Golf Clubs in the World
Best Destination Getaways for the Holidays
The Most Flattering Outfits for Your Body Type
How to Save Time and Money with Menu Planning
Recipes: Christmas Sugar Cookies
Gift Ideas for the Person Who Has Everything
Great Gift Ideas for Your Child's Teacher
How to Survive Holiday Stress
Motivating Your Family to Help You During the Holidays
How to Be a Health Care Advocate for a Family Member
Do I Need Life Insurance?
The Knauz Automotive Group Cares…
Support friends and strengthen communities using Meal Train
10 Best Apps for Car Owners
How to Install a Child Safety Carseat Properly
2012 BMW X5
2012 BMW 1 Series
Mission Accomplished
Get a sneak peek of our BMW 6 Series Convertible and BMW 6 Series Coupé as they make their action-packed appearance in the new movie Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol, in cinemas this December.
BMW Premium Selection - Sabine Schmitz (BMW X6)
BMW Premium Selection: certified pre-owned cars. BMW Premium Selection goes the extra mile to find the perfect used cars
NEW MINI Roadster: First Exclusive Video - Another Day. Another Adventure.
The new MINI Roadster is here to conquer all the lands your adventure-hungry heart desires. Director Peter Berg introduces us to this 2-seat drop-top in the back alleys of Istanbul. Watch what the 6th member of the MINI family is capable of.
MINI Coupe... Prepare for Launch
The new MINI Coupe has officially launched. Join us on the journey with this video that shows how we made the MINI Coupe rocket, the adventures of our MINI astronauts, and the amazing NYC Halloween parade





MINI Special Offers:
ZERO IN ON THESE THREE OFFERS:
•$0 TO MOTOR Lease: Put $0 down and lease a 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop with an Automatic Transmission for just $249 per month for 36 months. There's no down payment, no security deposit and no first month payment due at signing. No kidding.*
•$299/mo Cooper Countryman Lease: Lease a 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman with an Automatic Transmission for just $299 per month for 36 months, and no security deposit required.**
•0.9% APR: Get 0.9% APR financing for up to 36 months on all 2012 MINI Hardtop, Convertible, Clubman and Countryman models.^
Start the New Year off right with one of these great deals on a new MINI. And while you're checking our inventory, be sure to look into our wide variety of flexible payment programs that will keep your payments down for years to come.***
*$249 per month for a 36-month lease on a 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop, and $0 due at signing.
36-month closed-end lease offered to qualified customers by MINI Financial Services through participating dealers. $0 cash due at signing (based on $0 first month payment, $0 down payment and $0 security deposit. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver). Lease rate and fees based on example of a 2012 MINI Cooper Hardtop with Automatic Transmission with MSRP of $21,450, includes destination and handling charge. Excludes tax, title and dealer fees. $725 acquisition fee, normally due at signing, included in amount financed. Lessee responsible for insurance, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.20/mile over 10,000 miles per year and a disposition fee of $350 at lease end. Purchase option at lease end $14,801. May be combined with option credit. Subject to credit approval. Offer valid through February 29th , 2012. Models pictured in advertisements may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized MINI dealer for complete details.
**$299 per month for a 36-month lease on a 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman, and no security deposit required.
36-month closed-end lease offered to qualified customers by MINI Financial Services through participating dealers. $2,050 cash due at signing (includes $299 first month payment, $1,751 down payment and $0 security deposit. Not all customers will qualify for security deposit waiver). Lease rate and fees based on example of a 2012 MINI Cooper Countryman with Automatic Transmission with MSRP of $23,700 includes destination and handling charge. Excludes tax, title, acquisition fee and dealer fees. Lessee responsible for insurance, excess wear and tear as defined in the lease contract, $0.20/mile over 10,000 miles per year and a disposition fee of $350 at lease end. Purchase option at lease end $14,220. May not be combined with option credit. Subject to credit approval. Offer valid through February 29th, 2012. Models pictured in advertisements may be shown with metallic paint and/or additional accessories. Visit your authorized MINI dealer for complete details.
*** 0.9% APR financing for up to 36 months on select 2012 MINI Models.
Qualified customers only. 0.9% APR for up to 36 months at $28.16 per month, per $1,000 financed on new 2012 MINI models (MINI Coupe models excluded). Where balloon financing is available, similar terms may not be available. Rates available only through MINI Financial Services and only at participating authorized MINI dealers through February 29th, 2012. Excludes tax, title and registration fees. Subject to credit approval. Specific vehicles are subject to availability. Visit your authorized MINI dealer for complete details.
Attn: BMW Owners
BMW Special Offers
Special Offers on New And Certified Pre-Owned BMW Vehicles
2.9% APR On New 2011 BMW 328i xDrive Sedans + $1,500 Allowance available.
Qualified customers only. Available at participating BMW centers through BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. Applies only to specific models and only for specific model years. 2.9% APR for 36 months available through February 29, 2012. $29.04 per $1,000. Also available, 3.9% APR for 37-60 months. Rates shown are based on the Super Elite/Elite/Standard credit tier level. Program available to qualified customers only. Not everyone will qualify. Subject to credit approval. See participating dealer for details. See participating BMW center for details and vehicle availability.
Financing options that practically beg you to get behind the wheel of a Certified Pre-Owned BMW
For a limited time, receive two exceptional offers on a Certified Pre-Owned BMW:
- 0% financing for up to 24 months on select Certified Pre-Owned BMW's.*
- Let BMW pick up the first 2 payments on most 2008 Certified Pre-Owned models**
*Lease a Certifi ed Pre-Owned BMW 2008 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3, or X5 (M models included) through BMW Financial Services at a participating BMW center. Leasing and financing restrictions apply. Other model year Certifi ed Pre-Owned vehicles are excluded from the 2 payment special offer. Not all BMW centers participate. To qualify, you must enter into a retail installment sale or lease contract between January 4, 2012 and February 29, 2012 at a participating BMW center. Minimum and maximum lease and financing terms apply. BMW Financial Services will reimburse up to $500 per month of your first two payments due. The $500 will be applied towards payment only, not tax, title and destination charges. This offer is subject to credit approval. Not all customers will qualify. See your participating BMW center for details about minimum and maximum lease and financing terms, and vehicle availability. Program not available to customers refi nancing or leasing a vehicle currently financed or leased through BMW Financial Services. Other terms and conditions apply. See your BMW center for details. Financing starting at 0.0% APR is available on Certifi ed Pre-Owned 2008 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3 or X5. Only certain contract lengths are eligible. Contact your local BMW center for participation details and vehicle availability. Financing starting at 2.9 % is available on Certifi ed Pre-Owned 2009 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3 or X5. Only certain contract lengths are eligible. Contact your local BMW center for participation details and vehicle availability. Protection Plan, backed by BMW, provides coverage for 2 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of the expiration of the 4-year/50,000-mile BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ©2012 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.
**Lease a Certified Pre-Owned BMW 2008 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3, or X5 (M models included) through BMW Financial Services at a participating BMW center. Leasing and financing restrictions apply. Other model year Certified Pre-Owned vehicles are excluded from the 2 payment special offer. Not all BMW centers participate. To qualify, you must enter into a retail installment sale or lease contract between January 4, 2012 and February 29, 2012 at a participating BMW center. Minimum and maximum lease and financing terms apply. BMW Financial Services will reimburse up to $500 per month of your first two payments due. The $500 will be applied towards payment only, not tax, title and destination charges. This offer is subject to credit approval. Not all customers will qualify. See your participating BMW center for details about minimum and maximum lease and financing terms, and vehicle availability. Program not available to customers financing or leasing a vehicle currently financed or leased through BMW Financial Services. Other terms and conditions apply. See your BMW center for details. Financing starting at 0.0% APR is available on Certifi ed Pre-Owned 2008 modelyear 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3 or X5. Only certain contract lengths are eligible. Contact your local BMW center for participation details and vehicle availability. Financing starting at 2.9 % is available on Certifi ed Pre-Owned 2009 model year 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 Series and Z4, X3 or X5. Only certain contract lengths are eligible. Contact your local BMW center for participation details and vehicle availability. Protection Plan, backed by BMW, provides coverage for 2 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the date of the expiration of the 4-year/50,000-mile BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ©2012 BMW of North America, LLC. The BMW name, model names and logo are registered trademarks.
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Knauz Autopark Secure Vehicle Storage
We also store tires
Vehicle & Tire Storage Available
MONTHLY & EXTENDED STORAGE PLANS AVAILABLE
If you need to store your classic car, summer car, or simply own more cars than you have garage spaces, Knauz North can help. We are the area's premier vehicle storage facility. We also store car tops and your seasonal tires and snow tires. Our facilities are safe, secure and heated.
In Storage Services:
Upon arrival at Knauz Autopark, we conduct a comprehensive inspection including:
- Vehicle Wash
- Thorough Cleaning Of The Interior
- Check All Fluid Levels
- Raise Tire Pressure
- Record Radio Codes And Preset Stations
- Add Fuel Preservative
- Check Battery, Clean Terminals And Apply Preservatives
- Complete Any Requested Vehicle Services
Upon the completion of these services, we transport your vehicle to Knauz North, assign a storage location and lock your vehicle. We do request all customers to please fill your gas tanks prior to storage.
Optional Services Available Include:
- Battery Replacements
- Complete Vehicle Detail
- Perform Any Requested Body Work
- Including: Dent Removal, Scrapped Bumpers Air Brushing, Scraped Wheel Repairs,
- Chipped Or Broken Glass Repaired.
- Changing Oil & Filters Or Perform Any Other Maintenance Services requested
- Inflate Tires With Nitrogen
For Additional Information and pricing options, please contact our collision center at 847-615-3670





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