Basil Silas | Page 27
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 21, 2017
Basil is AWESOME Basil made it very simple and easy to buy a new vehicle... I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family, thanks Basil for making my life t Basil made it very simple and easy to buy a new vehicle... I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family, thanks Basil for making my life that much easier... More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
December 20, 2017
Purchase of My Leased Car Two years ago, I leased my new car from Budd's through Basil Silas. This December I purchased that car with the assistance os Basil Silas as my Sales Two years ago, I leased my new car from Budd's through Basil Silas. This December I purchased that car with the assistance os Basil Silas as my Sales Representative and Robert Powell - Business Manager. I cannot stress enough the professionalism of these two gentlemen. On my first visit, Robert was extremely efficient and thorough in preparing the paperwork and and gaining financial approval for the purchase. All this was completed within thirty minutes. Extraordinary! When I returned later to sign the final papers. Everything was prepared and ready when I arrived. No fuss or waiting. From the beginning, Basil has always been extremely helpful and knowledgable about every aspect of the transfer. He guided me through the paperwork and answered my questions directly. He also was well organized with all the final copies of paperwork to sign, so all went well and quickly. Highest marks to both these gentlemen. I als have to highly recommend the Service Department, both Jennifer Peaker and Sean Dick for their helpfulness, personal attention, and thoroughness. Everyone of these people were extraordinary in their attention to customer service. Thank you. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell , Sean Dick, Jennifer Peaker - Service Advisor
December 14, 2017
Great sales service Great service by basil and Rob. Made my buying experience run very smoothly. I came in the dealership looking like a poor welfare recipient, but recep Great service by basil and Rob. Made my buying experience run very smoothly. I came in the dealership looking like a poor welfare recipient, but reception and basil treated me with great respect. All I wanted to was check the Chevy volt, but they gave me a good price for my trade in, and I didn't feel like wasting my time going elsewhere. Highly recommended. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
December 04, 2017
Hassle free, comfortable, competitive, friendly. I had been shopping for a Chevy Sonic, and Budd's GM was so helpful getting me into one at a price that fit my budget. Competition locally were selli I had been shopping for a Chevy Sonic, and Budd's GM was so helpful getting me into one at a price that fit my budget. Competition locally were selling the same car for almost $2000 more...I found one priced right on their website and was easily able to put an offer in. They accepted it without any of the usual company line nonsense ("priced to move", "we don't have any room to move on these because they are already such a great deal!"). They always have room to move...dealer incentives and bonuses from the manufacturer...etc. Budd's just cuts through all the B.S. and clearly just want to get you into a car that fits your comfort zone... My salesperson was Basil, and he was (and continues to be) knowledgable, friendly and supportive. Even after I had purchased the car and had a small issue with the tint job, they were quick to address my concerns and make it right. Very pleased with not only the car itself, but the people selling it. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell , Shane Maginnis
November 28, 2017
Amazing Experience - Would Highly Recommend. I had an unpleasant experience at Roy Foss in Toronto. I then contacted Budds because they had an amazing offer on a new 2017 GMC Yukon Denali. We I had an unpleasant experience at Roy Foss in Toronto. I then contacted Budds because they had an amazing offer on a new 2017 GMC Yukon Denali. We were able to complete the entire dealer over phone & email. When we met it was friendly, professional and to the point. The dealership is beautifully appointed as you would expect from a Lexus dealership, but it was very nice to see for a GMC dealer. Basil and his team went above and beyond on the service and gave me top dollar for my previous truck. A breathe of fresh air for the automotive industry for sure. thanks so much. More
November 27, 2017
What a great experience Purchased my 3rd vehicle from Budds'. With every new car, the experience gets better. Felt comfortable throughout the whole process. Could tell th Purchased my 3rd vehicle from Budds'. With every new car, the experience gets better. Felt comfortable throughout the whole process. Could tell the sales staff were interested in what I wanted and needed. Would highly recommend this dealership to anyone looking for sound advice, fair prices and an overall great experience. More
Other Employees Tagged: Jason Blain, Craig Taylor
November 16, 2017
First time buyer I found an online add posted for a 2017 GMC Terrain, very low mileage but it was all the way in Oakville...I live near Barrie. It was a pretty good pr I found an online add posted for a 2017 GMC Terrain, very low mileage but it was all the way in Oakville...I live near Barrie. It was a pretty good price so I decided to take the drive. I had remembered seeing Budd's along the QEW on my way to Hamilton before. This was my first time buying a new vehicle on finance. I got there and the place was packed, people everywhere, i thought 'well this is intimidating' but it ended up being the easiest time Ive had purchasing a vehicle. Most times as a woman buying a car you are talked down to like you attempted to trade in a Flinstones car, but this wasn't the case. Basil was knowledgeable and helpful and Rob was friendly and made the financing portion (which is not my area of expertise) a breeze! I am extremely satisfied with my new Terrain as well as the service I received. I would 100% recommend buying from here if you want it to go quick and easy. (Walked in Saturday afternoon drove it home Tuesday afternoon) More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
November 13, 2017
Very smooth and stress free purchase I had this virtually impossible expectation of finding "an almost new used car with very little mileage, and affordable price". Basil Silas was very I had this virtually impossible expectation of finding "an almost new used car with very little mileage, and affordable price". Basil Silas was very courteous and knowledgeable and he found me the car I just wanted. Everything from the test drive to the financing and paperwork went very smoothly, with minimal effort on my side. A week later I was happily driving out of the dealership. Excellent service, highly recommended. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet
November 13, 2017
purchasing our truck Found the truck online.Setup an appointment to test drive it. Was very happy with the truck upon viewing it.Salesman was very helpful and courteous. Found the truck online.Setup an appointment to test drive it. Was very happy with the truck upon viewing it.Salesman was very helpful and courteous. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet
November 04, 2017
Best Dressed Salesman and Great Popcorn! I recently visited Budd's Cadillac to "look" at the new Escalades, 3 hours later I was the proud new owner of an Escalade! Basil Silas is an excellent I recently visited Budd's Cadillac to "look" at the new Escalades, 3 hours later I was the proud new owner of an Escalade! Basil Silas is an excellent person to deal with, very calm and informative. I am not tech savvy, and by the time I drove home, he had emailed me with line by line instructions for something I wanted to do with my phone! As well I found a wonderful surprise in my console that we had discussed! Basil is not only the best dressed person around, he is as great as he looks! I even talked with one of the mechanics (sorry did not get your name) and he was so nice and helpful, as well as Rob Powell in Finance as he answered a lot of my questions also, and always made a point of coming to meet with us. Overall a great experience! Thanks to all. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell

