Basil Silas | Page 42
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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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: Paula MacDougall, Shane Maginnis
September 10, 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: Sean Dick, Shane Maginnis
August 18, 2015
Great experience at Budd/s It is always a great experience when looking for a new car or having one's car serviced at Budd's. The staff is always friendly and waiting to answer It is always a great experience when looking for a new car or having one's car serviced at Budd's. The staff is always friendly and waiting to answer any questions. Leasing a new car every few years with Basil has been a great experience and he covers the detail of all the vehicles you are looking at, to make an informed decision. More
August 10, 2015
Best Fit Sales People I recently leased a car from Budd's Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC. I started with a Carcost Canada search. I was contacted Michelle, a very polite and I recently leased a car from Budd's Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC. I started with a Carcost Canada search. I was contacted Michelle, a very polite and engaging sales manager. Basil Silas, my sales representative, made me feel comfortable and welcome as he directed me to the car of my interest. Unfortunately that car did suit my needs so we went through a few more. Eventually, I was asked if I had ever considered getting into a Cadillac. I said no as I assumed it was a vehicle out of my grasp. Strangely enough, we found a Cadillac ATS, 2.0L Turbo, AWD that happened to be on promotion and well within my budget. Thanks to Silas, Craig, Paula and Michelle for helping me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Paula MacDougall, Craig Taylor
August 06, 2015
very good experience! Budds offered great lease on 2015 Cadillac SRX, and Basil is nice and patient. he went through every detail in the whole procedure. very good experien Budds offered great lease on 2015 Cadillac SRX, and Basil is nice and patient. he went through every detail in the whole procedure. very good experience! More

