Basil Silas | Page 53
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, 9 mos
Industry Experience
22 yrs, 5 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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535 Reviews
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December 12, 2012
It was time to replace my 2001 Toyota SUV but was having difficulty obtaining a satisfactory solution with Toyota. Spoke with Basil Silas and he suggested I examine the options at GM. I examined the various difficulty obtaining a satisfactory solution with Toyota. Spoke with Basil Silas and he suggested I examine the options at GM. I examined the various SUV models and discovered the 2011 Buick Enclave met all of my needs and was available at an attractive price. More
December 11, 2012
This is my 2nd purchase from Budds Chev Cadillac Buick GMC. I came back for the 2nd purchase because I was very pleased after my first experience. Great dealership ... great people ... great vehicles! GMC. I came back for the 2nd purchase because I was very pleased after my first experience. Great dealership ... great people ... great vehicles! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
December 11, 2012
Great dealership. The people are friendly, professional and service oriented. Basil is a superb gentleman. I am happy I met him. Everyone at the dealership is so friendly and courteous. I will do business and service oriented. Basil is a superb gentleman. I am happy I met him. Everyone at the dealership is so friendly and courteous. I will do business again. Thanks for restoring my faith in the car acquisition and maintenance process. The vehicle is awesome for my needs and as a retiree, the "On-Star" certainly provides great security. More
December 11, 2012
Excellent customer service, knowlegeable, helpful, friendly, good suggestions, kind and courteous. Would definitely go through him again and would higly recommend him to future buyers. friendly, good suggestions, kind and courteous. Would definitely go through him again and would higly recommend him to future buyers. More
December 11, 2012
Honest, sincere, knowledgeable,calm personality,understanding of one's requirements, non-pushy, excellent customer service. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in purchasing a v personality,understanding of one's requirements, non-pushy, excellent customer service. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in purchasing a vehicle and would definitely consider going with the next time. More
December 11, 2012
everything went real smooth. there was no pressure , maybe because i had been looking for a certian vehicle and they had it.rated price at good because we would always like things cheaper. will go back maybe because i had been looking for a certian vehicle and they had it.rated price at good because we would always like things cheaper. will go back More
November 02, 2012
From the moment we walked through the door at Budds' Chevrolet, my wife and I were treated with respect, courtesy and friendliness. Both Basil and Rob couldn't have been more helpful and patient in sho Chevrolet, my wife and I were treated with respect, courtesy and friendliness. Both Basil and Rob couldn't have been more helpful and patient in showing us the vehicle we wanted and answering our many questions. I would heartily recommend Budd's to anyone seeking a car - new or used/ More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
September 15, 2012
My 2001 toyota was on its last legs - my wife of 62 yrs My 2001 toyota was on its last legs - my wife of 62 yrs always had a new red sporty looking car in her bucket list. My hope was I could satisfy her My 2001 toyota was on its last legs - my wife of 62 yrs always had a new red sporty looking car in her bucket list. My hope was I could satisfy her dream once and for all. Buick has always been a car i admired but never could afford. I dropped into your showroom to have a look at Buick and the prices. As I entered I ran into Basil who with his captivating personality put me in a receptive mood. I explained my position - he showed me an executive driven used car that fit the bill but the colour was white not red (he was unaware of the significace of the colour). His obvious knowledge of what he was selling, his no high pressure attitude and his ability to recognize what I was looking for sold me on trying to go with Buick. I left as I ran out of time. The next morning Basil called to advise a 2013 Verano just came in and RED!!! My wife and I went down to see what if anything we could do. Again Basil's captivating salesmanship left my wife in a very receptive frame of mind. The freindly manner with which he presented the car and all its features left us with the desire to make the purchase. We left to evaluate our finacial position then returned to make the puchace for our 62nd wedding anniversery Our only hope is this lovely looking and riding beautiful car will result in the same excellent quality and reliabilty our Toyota Camry with 310000 kl on it gave us - we were reluctant to change but you can thank Basil as a great salesman for the sale. More
August 24, 2012
I came to the dealership for a minor service job on my Saturn. I explained to Basil that I was in need of a new car but probably not for a year or two. The no-pressure, easy-going approach taken by Basi Saturn. I explained to Basil that I was in need of a new car but probably not for a year or two. The no-pressure, easy-going approach taken by Basil allowed me to explore all my options at a pace I felt comfortable with. After taking a car home for the day to test it out I realized that it wasn't for me. I wasn't pressured to change my mind which made me comfortable to try the Cruze. I loved it so much I bought one! EVERYONE, from the service staff, to Basil and Bounsay who put together and finalized my deal, to Craig who approved the deal and the staff who work the desks were so kind and happy that it made the experience of buying a new car a great one. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet , Craig Taylor
August 04, 2012
Hi Everyone: Basil is an excellent sales person. He is the type of sales person that every Auto shopper should insist on meeting. He has an excellent way of presenting the product. He makes sure the custo the type of sales person that every Auto shopper should insist on meeting. He has an excellent way of presenting the product. He makes sure the customer understands all the different features of each vehicle , The different financing packages, the different after market available from this dealership. We have dealt with Budds Chev service department ever since the took over the Town Chev Dealership. We have found their work to be very satisfactory. My New Chevy Orlando will be going back to Budds Chev for its scheduled maintenance and repairs as needed. More