Basil Silas | Page 37
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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March 12, 2016
second new auto purchased Basil Silas. Courteous, polite good follow up, no pressure, responded quickly to telephone messages. The customer service is polite and accommodating Basil Silas. Courteous, polite good follow up, no pressure, responded quickly to telephone messages. The customer service is polite and accommodating of my schedule. The sales showroom and customer service areas are clean and organized. Personel are friendly and helpful. More
March 02, 2016
Our best experience yet!! Without a doubt this was our best experience we have had buying a car. Everyone was polite, and made sure all our needs and more were met. We dealt Without a doubt this was our best experience we have had buying a car. Everyone was polite, and made sure all our needs and more were met. We dealt with Basil Silas who we feel is very professional and would recommend him to anyone wishing to purchase a new vehicle. Mr. Silas made the whole transaction smooth and efficient. Thank you to everyone at Budd's. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet
February 25, 2016
if only there were 6 stars. Polite, inviting, fully attentive to my needs, friendly and yet professional. Everything you wish to see but hard to find when dealing with any sales Polite, inviting, fully attentive to my needs, friendly and yet professional. Everything you wish to see but hard to find when dealing with any sales rep. Basil and Beverly definitely helped my mother and I get comfortable with the whole process of buying my first car. They have definitely gained a long term customer. We really enjoyed our experience at Budd's Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac. I am not just saying this because I want to nor would I bother going on here to write this review. They deserve this review and some. Like I said, if only there were six stars. Thank you !!! More
Other Employees Tagged: Beverly Watt
February 22, 2016
Great GM dealership - Second car purchased I purchased a pre owned Buick LaCrosse from Basil Silas two years ago. It has been a great car and the dealerships service department has always been I purchased a pre owned Buick LaCrosse from Basil Silas two years ago. It has been a great car and the dealerships service department has always been excellent as well. A few weeks ago I decided to trade to a Cadillac ATS and would not have considered looking elsewhere than Budd's, due to the high quality of their pre-owned car inventory and great customer service. Basil and Rob Powell made the new purchase effortless. Thank you! I love my new ATS. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
February 12, 2016
Great Experience If you want great customer service and a "no-pressure" ambience, this is the place. I bought a used Chevrolet Cruze. It has been a smooth process from If you want great customer service and a "no-pressure" ambience, this is the place. I bought a used Chevrolet Cruze. It has been a smooth process from beginning to end. Basil, my salesperson, was well prepared when I first came to see the vehicle. He had all the relevant documents on hand and was able to immediately answer my questions. It was very refreshing to be treated with genuine friendliness in a car dealership. More
Other Employees Tagged: Juan Orozco , Beverly Watt
February 08, 2016
Courteous and Friendly I had just recently purchased a used Silverado. It was a very smooth, and friendly process which Basil and Bounsay helped me get into my new truck qui I had just recently purchased a used Silverado. It was a very smooth, and friendly process which Basil and Bounsay helped me get into my new truck quickly and hassle free with no pressure. Very pleased with the service and the environment, thanks again! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet
January 29, 2016
Amazing People! I purchased a new Buick Regal GS today from salesperson Basil and Rob in the business office. Basil and Rob are both professional, good listeners and I purchased a new Buick Regal GS today from salesperson Basil and Rob in the business office. Basil and Rob are both professional, good listeners and very responsive. Most importantly they are friendly and trustworthy. Also consistent as this is my second purchase from them in 3 years. Basil quickly located the car with all the options I wanted and had it delivered on time. Great experience!! Will buy from them again (and again). More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
January 28, 2016
No Hassle Purchase Basil Silas is a good listener. He understood what my needs were. My deal did not close for three weeks until I was certain this purchase was precisel Basil Silas is a good listener. He understood what my needs were. My deal did not close for three weeks until I was certain this purchase was precisely what I wanted, could afford and what I needed. No high pressure sales, just honest interaction until we could close the gap on the best vehicle for me. The brand new Buick Encore is a design achievement, something I never thought I could afford. With patience, diligence and good salesmanship, Basil was able to help me close the deal. Way to go Basil. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay in financing, super helful, crosses all of his T's and dots his I's. No problems.
January 28, 2016
Wonderful Experience My wife and I had been having some significant vehicle challenges to the point where we felt we needed something new. With much fear and trepidation w My wife and I had been having some significant vehicle challenges to the point where we felt we needed something new. With much fear and trepidation we began shopping and one of the dealerships we visited was Budd's Chevrolet. From the moment we were met by our sales person, Basil Silas, we knew we had found the right place. Within a few minutes we had been welcomed half a dozen staff, offered numerous cups of coffee and made to feel right at home. With care and expertise we were led to the vehicle we ended up purchasing, a 2016 Cruze. Basil listened to our needs and concerns and effectively answered them all. Manager Craig Taylor was encouraging as we worked on getting the best deal possible. Today I picked up our new vehicle and could not be happier. I have nothing but good to say about all the staff at Budd's Chev Olds. More
Other Employees Tagged: Craig Taylor
January 27, 2016
Basil Silas X 2 6 months ago we decided it was time to trade in my wife's car , we were fortunate to meet up with Basil Silas who was very professional and patient an 6 months ago we decided it was time to trade in my wife's car , we were fortunate to meet up with Basil Silas who was very professional and patient and helped us through the purchase process . With that history we didn't give it a second thought when it was time for me to purchase a new truck. We went right to Basil who did not let us down and made our second purchase within 6 months a very enjoyable experience. I would recommend Basil to everyone. More
Other Employees Tagged: Shane Maginnis