Basil Silas | Page 33
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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February 23, 2017
Good dealer to buy from Buying a new car was as easy as could be Basil was extremely helpful and knowledgeable from the start of the process and Bounsay was just as helpful Buying a new car was as easy as could be Basil was extremely helpful and knowledgeable from the start of the process and Bounsay was just as helpful to end the process . Thanks for your professionalism gentlemen will definitely be returning for my next new vehicle. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet
February 03, 2017
Absolute Pleasure. I responded to an Ad on Autotrader.ca, about a Cadillac ATS I was interested in. I got a reply almost right away. I inquired about the Ad after my a I responded to an Ad on Autotrader.ca, about a Cadillac ATS I was interested in. I got a reply almost right away. I inquired about the Ad after my afternoon shift... 11:30pm. Beverley Watt, replied first thing the next morning. Even before actual business hours started. She went WAY above and beyond, looking into a few accessories I was interested in. She even contacted GM Engineering for me. WOW.. She laid out everything for me over email ( because of the distance from my home to the dealership ) I live in Courtice, which is easily a 2 hour drive on the best of days. She went above and beyond, compared to other dealerships I've dealt with in my 50 years. My wife and I showed up out of the blue on saturday to see the car. Mr Basil Silas, was the gentleman I spoke with that day, as Beverly was not in that day. AGAIN, he also went above and beyond to help me in every way. The both of them made a GREAT team. The whole staff from the minute I walked in, until the minute I drove my car out the door, were a pleasure to talk to, and, deal with. Pleasant and professional. I would definitely recommend this dealership to all my friends and family. Despite the distance, I will most definitely be back. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell , Beverly Watt
January 25, 2017
tremendous sales service Basil Silas is to be commended, a credit to the Budd's organization This was my second car purchased from Basil, he made the whole process 'painless' Basil Silas is to be commended, a credit to the Budd's organization This was my second car purchased from Basil, he made the whole process 'painless', hard to get these days. I will be purchasing another GM car in a year or so for my wife, and hopefully we can have Basil as our representative..... an excellent, helpful professional!!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Jason Corrigan
January 11, 2017
Excellent dealers in Canada. Hi. I am an International student. I went to many dealers all around Oakville. But everyone send me back pointing that I am an international student a Hi. I am an International student. I went to many dealers all around Oakville. But everyone send me back pointing that I am an international student and won't be having financial security. Then my Boss recommended me to Budd's Oakville. I went and met Mr. BASIL SILAS and they were happy to help. All my financing processes were done much faster than I thought. I would thank Mr. WAYNE WALKER for his amazing performance and hard work to get me approved with financing. He also gave me a car which is very good and also with less mileage. And I got this in a cheaper rate which an International student like me can afford. I would strongly recommend people who are dreaming of an own car with an affordable budget should visit Budd's Dealers for all your concerns . I thank to all who helped me specially Mr. Basil Silas and Mr.Wayne Walker . More
Other Employees Tagged: Wayne Walker
January 11, 2017
Fantastic satisfying experience Great experience with Budd's Chevrolet and Basil Silas. Everything ran smoothly, fantastic product, Basil even sourced a vehicle with higher spec than Great experience with Budd's Chevrolet and Basil Silas. Everything ran smoothly, fantastic product, Basil even sourced a vehicle with higher spec than I requested. Would recommend anytime. Had a tire issue a few days after delivery, not warranty related and Juan helped with no questions. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet, Juan Orozco
December 30, 2016
Why I can recommend Budds used cars My wife and I were shopping for some information on purchasing a reasonably priced used car. We had had no experience in dealing at Budds, but knew Ba My wife and I were shopping for some information on purchasing a reasonably priced used car. We had had no experience in dealing at Budds, but knew Basil, so made an appointment. He showed us something within our price range, a 2013 Chev. Cruz.. He pointed out a small scratch which required some work in the body shop which took a little longer than they expected but that was not a problem as our other car was still o.k.. Rob was very pleasant and looked after the financing with no problem. When our car was ready Basil picked us up, took us to the dealership, took care of the final details and we drove away quite satisfied. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
December 23, 2016
Great car. Great price. Great experience. I came to the dealership unsure of which car I wanted. Basil was friendly,knowledgeable and professional. He found me the exact right car. Excellent! I came to the dealership unsure of which car I wanted. Basil was friendly,knowledgeable and professional. He found me the exact right car. Excellent! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell , Basil Silas, Rob Powell
December 16, 2016
Excellent professional service Basil was fantastic to deal with. He answered most of my questions before we even got a chance to ask them! Dealing with Basil was a pleasure and I' Basil was fantastic to deal with. He answered most of my questions before we even got a chance to ask them! Dealing with Basil was a pleasure and I'd highly recommend him anytime. More
November 21, 2016
Excellent experience in buying preowned car Basil Silas provided excellent customer service when I dropped by to look at Honda Civic pre-owned vehicle spotted online. He helped me to make right Basil Silas provided excellent customer service when I dropped by to look at Honda Civic pre-owned vehicle spotted online. He helped me to make right decision in purchasing the car. When I had some concerns about condition of the car he helped organise visual inspection of the bottom of the car. So my doubts went away. Basil also delivered original paint required for stone-chip repair to my work place. I would definitely recommend Basil if anyone decided to buy a car at Budds Chevrolet in Oakville. More
November 16, 2016
Basil is wonderful We had the pleasure of working with Basil. He was always ready to work very hard for us. We knew exactly what we were looking for in a car and he was We had the pleasure of working with Basil. He was always ready to work very hard for us. We knew exactly what we were looking for in a car and he was able to deliver. He is friendly, honest, and devoted to his job. He even came into the car and helped get our iPhones and OnStar set up. We would wholeheartedly recommend him. More

