Basil Silas | Page 53
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
Employee Video
552 Reviews
Write a Review552 Reviews of Basil Silas
October 09, 2013
The salesman, Basil Silas, took the time to work with me, quite a few hours spread over several days. He negotiated a fair deal for me, After the car was delivered he patiently went over the features which quite a few hours spread over several days. He negotiated a fair deal for me, After the car was delivered he patiently went over the features which were new to my wife & I, namely the computer - not easy for 2 seniors! I will not hesitate to recomend Basil & the dealership to friends & relatives. More
September 10, 2013
Exceptional experience in both Sales and Service. The dealership has a great reputation in the community. Dealership ownership is very hands-on. After sale was also good. dealership has a great reputation in the community. Dealership ownership is very hands-on. After sale was also good. More
August 09, 2013
I would like to take the time to thank Basil and everyone at Budds Chevrolet for their help in finding me my perfect first car. I am so happy with my Chevrolet Cruze and I am so happy with the service I rec at Budds Chevrolet for their help in finding me my perfect first car. I am so happy with my Chevrolet Cruze and I am so happy with the service I received at Budds. Everyone there was kind and accommodating to my needs being a student and buying my first car. I was very happy with the efficiency, and their ability to have my vehicle ready for me, in under a week. I love my Cruze and am so happy with my purchase. More
August 02, 2013
I recently purchased a 2009 Hyundai Accent for my daughter for her first car. Basil & Bounsay were really easy to deal with and very professional. The whole experience of trying out the car and how w daughter for her first car. Basil & Bounsay were really easy to deal with and very professional. The whole experience of trying out the car and how well Basil managed the deal was second to none. I did not get the same experience when I went to any of the Hyundai dealers that visited when I was searching for a used car. They were all about making money, where Budd's was about making sure that you had a great experience with them. Budd's is a first class operation and they make you feel special through the whole experience. Keep up the "Good Work" Basil and Bounsay!!! Sincerely, Bruce E. Sinclair More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet
August 01, 2013
I went in to see if it was possible to trade in my leased VW Passat for a bigger vehicle. I walked out with a 2013 Buick Enclave in less than a week. I have to recommend Basil. He is just excellent at what h VW Passat for a bigger vehicle. I walked out with a 2013 Buick Enclave in less than a week. I have to recommend Basil. He is just excellent at what he does. He made this process so smooth and easy. Very friendly service. I felt so comfortable and relaxed at the hands of Budds team. I have been to many dealers of different brands but this dealer takes the cake! The are remarkable. Other dealers should go there for some training. Bounsay and Craig were very helpful as well. I am definitely sticking to this dealer. The slogan is the perfect one, "The Family Business That Service Built". More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet , Craig Taylor
August 01, 2013
I was positively impressed by an instant email response from the sales manager to an enquiry submitted through autotrader.ca referring my inquiry to Basil. Within minutes I was talking to him over the phon from the sales manager to an enquiry submitted through autotrader.ca referring my inquiry to Basil. Within minutes I was talking to him over the phone and received a personal quote and feature details of the car discussed to my email. A couple of days later on our appointment both Basil and his sales manager gave me the feeling while reviewing my trade in and settling on the final numbers that they appreciated my business and didn't spare on any effort to get it. On the delivery day the car was spotless and Basil took time to explain me the features of this Cruze LT and help me set up the bluetooth connection to my cell. Although the dealership is a bit out of our way (we live in the Niagara Region) we are most satisfied with their service and plan to revisit for our future automobile needs. More
July 05, 2013
Friendly, low key and informative customer service. Basil was particularly helpful. Our treatment was professional and much appreciated especially after having talked to six other sales personnel at other b was particularly helpful. Our treatment was professional and much appreciated especially after having talked to six other sales personnel at other brands. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
May 17, 2013
Excellent service provided by Basil. He was very proactive and helpful in the process of deciding which car is the best for me. I was impressed when he followed up with me on his day off. Rob was v proactive and helpful in the process of deciding which car is the best for me. I was impressed when he followed up with me on his day off. Rob was very professional and helped me to close the deal. Thank you everyone for the great experience. TKK More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
May 01, 2013
I recently purchased a 2008 Cadillac DTS from Budds'. I dealt with Basil Silas, and I was impressed with his professionalism and his straight-forward attitude. He definitely played an important role in I dealt with Basil Silas, and I was impressed with his professionalism and his straight-forward attitude. He definitely played an important role in my decision to buy the car from Budds' More
January 30, 2013
I was looking for a truck to replace my old one. I was greeted by Basil upon entering Budd's. He was very polite and he and Rob took care of everything, getting me into my 2011 Chev Silverado. I felt greeted by Basil upon entering Budd's. He was very polite and he and Rob took care of everything, getting me into my 2011 Chev Silverado. I felt like they went above and beyond what most other dealerships would, and was very happy with the service they provided me. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell

