Basil Silas | Page 40
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
Write a Review535 Reviews of Basil Silas
October 05, 2015
Second car in two weeks! We just purchased our second car in two weeks! We recently purchased a new Equinox for our family and are loving it! Our daughter needed a new car s We just purchased our second car in two weeks! We recently purchased a new Equinox for our family and are loving it! Our daughter needed a new car so we came back to see Basil a second time, and bought her a new Cruze. The service at this dealership is second to none...we are looking forward to a long relationship that we can trust to keep our new cars in great shape for us. Our experience with buying both cars was excellent, Basil took the time to make sure our daughter got the car she wanted and would be comfortable with. For us as parents it was comforting to know she was in good hands and someone valued her needs and took the time to help her out. She is absolutely thrilled with her new car and loving driving it! We cannot say enough about all the staff we have met with at Budds, right from reception to service area and sales. Will not hesitate to keep recommending Budds for their great customer service! A big thank you to Basil and Rob for helping us to find our new vehicles, and of course Jason and Shane for keeping our two Montanas running as long as they did... : ) More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell, Shane Maginnis , Jason Corrigan
September 30, 2015
SRX purchase Good morning, Very smooth....Basil was great. Rob made life easy...awesome experience and would definitely recommend Cadillac, Budds in particular Good morning, Very smooth....Basil was great. Rob made life easy...awesome experience and would definitely recommend Cadillac, Budds in particular and Basil! Regards, Mike Sanders More
September 26, 2015
Made Basil late for dinner! We arrived at Budd's around 7:30, and kept everyone there until about 9:30 when our paperwork was completed. Basil was very helpful, and spent a lot We arrived at Budd's around 7:30, and kept everyone there until about 9:30 when our paperwork was completed. Basil was very helpful, and spent a lot of time going over the vehicle and it's features when we picked up our Impala a few days later. Will definitely be back! More
September 24, 2015
Top notch service. Best experience we have ever had purchasing a vehicle. Basil looked after us as if we were family, Paula in the finance department answered all of our Best experience we have ever had purchasing a vehicle. Basil looked after us as if we were family, Paula in the finance department answered all of our questions and needs and Shane and everyone else in the service department have been amazing. We would recommend Budd's to anyone who asks. More
Other Employees Tagged: Shane Maginnis , Paula MacDougall
September 09, 2015
A return visit From our previous experience of buying a vehicle and service at BUDD'S, we returned and bought a 2015 Malibu. Because we needed a vehicle we could fla From our previous experience of buying a vehicle and service at BUDD'S, we returned and bought a 2015 Malibu. Because we needed a vehicle we could flat tow behind our RV, our sales rep, Basil, was very helpful in finding us the right one. Thank you for your help making our choice. More
Other Employees Tagged: Robert Powell
September 02, 2015
Excellent Customer Service Basil Leased a 2015 Cadillac ATS 3.6 litre luxury from Basil. Very knowledgeable and informative sales specialist. Provided me one of the best vehicles in t Leased a 2015 Cadillac ATS 3.6 litre luxury from Basil. Very knowledgeable and informative sales specialist. Provided me one of the best vehicles in the showroom at a very good pricing structure. More
August 31, 2015
An amazing customer experience. Met with one of the salesmen, Basil. I knew which car I wanted (SRX) but was unsure which trim level. Basil knew each trim level very well and was abl Met with one of the salesmen, Basil. I knew which car I wanted (SRX) but was unsure which trim level. Basil knew each trim level very well and was able to guide me to the right choice. There was no pressure on the sale, it was totally in my hands. The high level of service didn't stop with the sale. Upon delivery of the car, Silas gave me a full introduction to the car and explained every single feature. A great overall expereince, would highly recommend. More
Other Employees Tagged: Paula MacDougall
August 29, 2015
No hassle experience of buying a used car From entering Budds Chev to leaving with my new car I was extremely impressed by the friendly service my wife and I received. Being somewhat skeptical From entering Budds Chev to leaving with my new car I was extremely impressed by the friendly service my wife and I received. Being somewhat skeptical of salesmen in the past I felt the process of buying a used car as a "visit to the dentist" experience. But no. from the moment I walked in it was different.. everyone especially Basil was really friendly and made the buying process very easy. Very happy with my new (used) car. More
Other Employees Tagged: Paula MacDougall
August 24, 2015
2014 Chevy Equinox I wanted to express complete costumer satisfaction in purchasing our new car.The highest mark to Basil Silas.He was genuinely friendly.It was easy to I wanted to express complete costumer satisfaction in purchasing our new car.The highest mark to Basil Silas.He was genuinely friendly.It was easy to see that he takes great pleasure in his work and in making sure his costumers are completely satisfied.I greatly appreciated his tireless energy and spirit.It made the entire process much more pleasant and less nerve racking. Thank you for such an exciting and positive experience.I will definitely be recommending Basil Silas to others.He did an excellent job. More
August 23, 2015
Smooth, no pressure first car buying experience Friendly service, good price, great selection of certified used vehicles! Basil was very helpful in going through various options, and I ended up leav Friendly service, good price, great selection of certified used vehicles! Basil was very helpful in going through various options, and I ended up leaving with a 2014 Chevy Cruze with 15,000km- great price for a basically new car! For a first car buying experience, Budds was great! More
Other Employees Tagged: Shane Maginnis , Sean Dick