Basil Silas | Page 19
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
16 yrs, 8 mos
Industry Experience
24 yrs, 4 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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552 Reviews
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December 28, 2019
Basil is the best! I've bought two cars from him, and the next will be with him as well. The whole team at Budds isxjust great. It's why I will continue to buy my cars there. the next will be with him as well. The whole team at Budds isxjust great. It's why I will continue to buy my cars there. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell , Shane Maginnis
December 17, 2019
Service of sales person Basil is highly professional sales person motivate customer for business with the dealership and is very honest and upfront.He explained the product a Basil is highly professional sales person motivate customer for business with the dealership and is very honest and upfront.He explained the product and provide skilled services Good job Basil keep it up More
December 09, 2019
BEST EXPERIENCE BUYING A VEHICLE CAMERON ERNST WAS WITH ME FROM THE VERY BEGINNING ALL THE WAY TO THE END. HIMSELF AND THE FINANCE TEAM MADE BUYING A VEHICLE ABSOLUTELY TROUBLE FREE. CAMERON ERNST WAS WITH ME FROM THE VERY BEGINNING ALL THE WAY TO THE END. HIMSELF AND THE FINANCE TEAM MADE BUYING A VEHICLE ABSOLUTELY TROUBLE FREE. PUT SIMPLY: IT WAS A PEACH OF A TEAM TO DEAL WITH. I DID PURCHASE A VEHICLE, AND I'M VERY HAPPY WITH THAT DECISION. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell, Cameron Ernst
December 08, 2019
Fantastic service from a simply outstanding team When our 2016 Malibu Premier developed an issue with the shifter that could have become very problematic, the Service staff did an outstanding job res When our 2016 Malibu Premier developed an issue with the shifter that could have become very problematic, the Service staff did an outstanding job resolving the issue in minimal time. Even though the shifter unit itself was in short supply, Cadillac Concierge Juan Orozco made arrangements to get one delivered overnight and Service Manager Shane Maginnis had it installed promptly, first thing the next morning. In particular, I'd like to thank Shane for his outstanding service. My vehicle is running perfectly again and what could have become a very upsetting situation was quickly turned into one of the most positive customer experiences I've ever encountered. I cannot speak highly enough of the entire team at Budds'... outstanding service with a complete focus on customer satisfaction. After having had an excellent purchase experience with Basil Silas and outstanding after-sales follow-up from Paul Stewart, I had already formed the opinion that the the staff at Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC is the best I've dealt with in a long history of owning GM vehicles. This experience with the Service Team has only enhanced my already high opinion of the entire staff at this excellent dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Juan Orozco , Shane Maginnis
December 07, 2019
Had the pleasure of purchasing my first car from Basil Silas at Budds’ it was a quick and painless process. The crew here really took care of what i needed. I recommend anyone looking for a new or used ca Silas at Budds’ it was a quick and painless process. The crew here really took care of what i needed. I recommend anyone looking for a new or used car to check them out. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
December 01, 2019
Our experience was awesome at Budd's Cadillac. We dealt with Basil who was incredibly knowledgeable and professional! We are very happy with our Cadillac XT4! Also the Finance Manager Bounsay Osylaphet w with Basil who was incredibly knowledgeable and professional! We are very happy with our Cadillac XT4! Also the Finance Manager Bounsay Osylaphet was a pleasure to deal with. He took time to explain all the options to us. Very knowledgable and experienced. Thank you! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet
November 20, 2019
Fantastic I love dealing with Basil, he's kind, caring and very knowledgeable and keeps in touch. I also have to mention I think his name was Liam. I had forg I love dealing with Basil, he's kind, caring and very knowledgeable and keeps in touch. I also have to mention I think his name was Liam. I had forgotten to take my grandson's car seat out of my old car so Basil and I attempted it to no avail. He recruited Liam who was able to get it out but not without a struggle. Anyway, I saw him later in the parking lot and I thanked him again and we had a short chat. Not only was he helpful but extremely courteous. All the staff at Budd's are always friendly, courteous and knowledgeable. Thanks again Basil More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet
November 11, 2019
Hands down best service and sales team! Just bought my third vehicle from Budds Chevrolet and overall have bought a total of 5 vehicles from the Budds group of dealership. They know how to treat their cus third vehicle from Budds Chevrolet and overall have bought a total of 5 vehicles from the Budds group of dealership. They know how to treat their customers well. Very attentive and super easy process. I was not rushed into any deal. Took my time and found the perfect fit. Thanks Basil for the excellent service. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet , Shane Maginnis, Heather - Front Desk - is super awesome
October 08, 2019
We purchased our Yukon 2015 from Budds Chevrolet 2 years ago, We made an appointment for a regular oil change and we ended up trading the 2015 with a new Yukon 2019. Checked everything out and only few hour ago, We made an appointment for a regular oil change and we ended up trading the 2015 with a new Yukon 2019. Checked everything out and only few hours after first seeing it, it was ours !! Basil Silas was our salesman and he was awesome. He was super friendly, very knowledgeable, and happy to answer all questions/concerns, or to find info we requested very quickly. We got a great deal and are pleased with all aspects of the transaction. Basil and his team made our deal quick and smooth and had the Yukon ready to go exactly as promised! Thank you basil and Budds Chevrolet team.... looking for the another car deal soon!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Basil Silas
October 07, 2019
Basil was great to work with. He stayed late when I drove in from out of town to meet me. The vehicle was in exceptional condition. I was able to trade in my old vehicle. Bounsay in Finance was equally p in from out of town to meet me. The vehicle was in exceptional condition. I was able to trade in my old vehicle. Bounsay in Finance was equally patience and easy to work with. He was very accommodating and available anytime I needed assistance. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet

