Basil Silas | Page 52
Sales
Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
410 South Service Road West
Oakville, ON L6K 2H4
Basil was born in New Delhi, India and has lived in Kenya and Uganda throughout his life. His grandfather was a doctor and his father retired an aeronautical engineer. Basil himself is the widowed father of two wonderful twin sons, Ryan and Neil. Basil enjoys working in the auto industry as he believes the sky is the limit; he has recently sold some cars on-line to customers which he found a very interesting experience. Being candid, truthful and sincere are characteristics Basil feels makes a strong salesperson, all three of which he demonstrates. Although Basil is a peaceful and calm man, don't think that he hasn't had some wild encounters. Basil has come face to face on three separate occasions when he was in east Africa, with a lion, an elephant and a hippo! He also survived an armed carjacking in Nairobi!
Read moreDealership Experience
14 yrs, 10 mos
Industry Experience
22 yrs, 6 mos
Specialties & Trainings
2019 Bronze
2017 Gold , 2018 Bronze
2016 Silver Award Winner
"Sales and Marketing Guild" General Motors 4 Years Bornze ( 2011. 2012, 2013, 2014 ) and 2015 Silver award winner
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536 Reviews
Write a Review536 Reviews of Basil Silas
July 04, 2013
Friendly, low key and informative customer service. Basil was particularly helpful. Our treatment was professional and much appreciated especially after having talked to six other sales personnel at other b was particularly helpful. Our treatment was professional and much appreciated especially after having talked to six other sales personnel at other brands. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
May 17, 2013
Excellent service provided by Basil. He was very proactive and helpful in the process of deciding which car is the best for me. I was impressed when he followed up with me on his day off. Rob was v proactive and helpful in the process of deciding which car is the best for me. I was impressed when he followed up with me on his day off. Rob was very professional and helped me to close the deal. Thank you everyone for the great experience. TKK More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
May 01, 2013
I recently purchased a 2008 Cadillac DTS from Budds'. I dealt with Basil Silas, and I was impressed with his professionalism and his straight-forward attitude. He definitely played an important role in I dealt with Basil Silas, and I was impressed with his professionalism and his straight-forward attitude. He definitely played an important role in my decision to buy the car from Budds' More
January 30, 2013
I was looking for a truck to replace my old one. I was greeted by Basil upon entering Budd's. He was very polite and he and Rob took care of everything, getting me into my 2011 Chev Silverado. I felt greeted by Basil upon entering Budd's. He was very polite and he and Rob took care of everything, getting me into my 2011 Chev Silverado. I felt like they went above and beyond what most other dealerships would, and was very happy with the service they provided me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
January 29, 2013
My Brother in law bought a Chevy Cruze at Budd's and spoke highly of the car and how well he was treated by Mr. Basil Silas. My Sister in law was in the market for a new car and so on her brothers recom spoke highly of the car and how well he was treated by Mr. Basil Silas. My Sister in law was in the market for a new car and so on her brothers recommendation she made an appointment with Basil and lo and behold she bought a Chevy Cruze and she too extolled the virtues of Basil. About two weeks later My wife and I decided it was time to give up our 2007 Pontiac Montana and downsize to something more economical. Well, as my wife's Brother and sister had both bought a Chevy Cruze from Basil and had spoken so highly of him, even though we live in Hamilton we traveled to Budd's. Sure enough Basil was exactly as described by my in laws. He made us feel at home, and was very knowledgeable about all the different cars. In the end, you guessed it, we purchased a Chevy Cruze. Basil set aside an hour to explain everything there is to know about the new Chevy Cruze. When we left the dealership in our new car we were not thinking about the money we had spent but how it had been a very long time since we had received that kind of personal service. So, kudos to Budd's and thank you Basil for making the purchase of a new car such a pleasurable experience and proving once again that word of mouth is the best advertising. Our family has purchased three vehicles from you in the past two months. Kindest regards David Lee More
January 02, 2013
When I bought my 2012 Cruze, Basil was friendly, patient and answered all my questions. He pointed out aspects of the cars I was looking at that I wouldn't have thought of. It was a pleasure doing busines and answered all my questions. He pointed out aspects of the cars I was looking at that I wouldn't have thought of. It was a pleasure doing business with him, and I would not hesitate to recommend him or Budds' to anyone. More
December 31, 2012
My experience at Budds Chevorlet was memorable because of Mr Basil Silas . He made my experience comfortable trustwordy and easy for me. Basil Silas led me to believe I could have the vehicle of my dreams. Mr Basil Silas . He made my experience comfortable trustwordy and easy for me. Basil Silas led me to believe I could have the vehicle of my dreams. He served me as if this was his own business and gave me the price that was in my budget. I mean he sat with me asked a few personal questions and from there he took me for a test drive . I was shock becaused he knew exactly what I was looking for. For some reason Mr. Silas knew what was right for me according to my life style which is so important for me an my family. After I decided on the vehicle the I wanted Basil Silas as professional as he is introduced me to the business manager, then what Basil told me could hapened was beyond my expectayion. They worked out my finances just like that within a few days I was notified that I could come in to sign the papers and pick up the Buick Enclave. Thanks to Basil Silas and his team I drove away with a Buick enclave with a price that I can afford. Basil himself orienteded me with the vehicle ,set up my on star cleaned out the vehicle and handed yt over to me. Everything that Basil told me that I was getting is what I got and more. If I need another vehicle to buy I would come back to Budds Chevorler because of this awesome service to me as a customer. This is why I give a excellent rating to Mr. Silas. Yours truly Danuta Jones. More
December 17, 2012
Overall experience was excellent! Friendly and Overall experience was excellent! Friendly and attentive service, everyone was very easy to work with. I will highly recommend your services to my Overall experience was excellent! Friendly and attentive service, everyone was very easy to work with. I will highly recommend your services to my friends. Thank you and keep up the good work! More
Other Employees Tagged: Wayne Carter, Bounsay Osylaphet
December 15, 2012
I was treated very politely and friendly by Basil. Because Travelled a great distance, he made sure I was picked up at the airport and that all was in order before I pulled away with my new car. I was Because Travelled a great distance, he made sure I was picked up at the airport and that all was in order before I pulled away with my new car. I was happy with the price and the service and all the follow ups. i would like to continue with Budd's when I am prepared to get a new vehicle. More