Basil Silas | Page 13
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, 10 mos
Industry Experience
24 yrs, 6 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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554 Reviews
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May 17, 2021
I am beyond words at how satisfied I am with my boyfriend and I's experience. We came in looking to get out of our Honda lease and Basil was nothing but helpful. Basil is experienced, charismatic and truly c and I's experience. We came in looking to get out of our Honda lease and Basil was nothing but helpful. Basil is experienced, charismatic and truly cares about his customers. This was our first purchase and we were in and out of the dealership in less than 2 hours. In that time we were able to test drive a beautiful 2019 Summit White Chevrolet Blazer which we immediately fell in love with. Basil gave us a great deal to trade in our Honda and get into something that fit our lifestyle with a promise to get us into our next dream SUV a Chevrolet Tahoe in a few years! I will never buy a car anywhere else! Beyond excellence! And I cannot forget about Rob Powell (Finance) who eased my anxieties through the application for financing process. Rob provided us with peace of mind and the process was quick and easy! Rob and Basil are amazing! Thank you both so much! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
May 16, 2021
My fiancé and I came to look at a few options for our first vehicle and Basil was able to show us exactly what we were looking for. The whole process was smooth. He gave us our options and next thing I k first vehicle and Basil was able to show us exactly what we were looking for. The whole process was smooth. He gave us our options and next thing I know, less than a week later we’re driving off in our own new blazer. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
May 09, 2021
Fantastic customer service! Basil was great to deal with and looked after all of my requests. Car arrived a month and a half early - great surprise! and looked after all of my requests. Car arrived a month and a half early - great surprise! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
May 05, 2021
My husband and I had a really great experience at this dealership especially with Basil. He really went above and beyond and helped us out so much. We really got the best deal. We really appreciate basil dealership especially with Basil. He really went above and beyond and helped us out so much. We really got the best deal. We really appreciate basil and his patience. He is very friendly and makes purchasing a vehicle easy and fast. More
April 25, 2021
Very responsive team. Basil was very helpful and followed up with clarifications as soon as he was asked - about the vehicle options, insurance paper needs, etc. Rob (Finance Manager) was great, too. All pa up with clarifications as soon as he was asked - about the vehicle options, insurance paper needs, etc. Rob (Finance Manager) was great, too. All paperwork was done so quickly and effortlessly. Since desired options/model for our new Cadillac XT4 was not available at the moment, Basil and Jason did great job to locate vehicle in far away dealership just the same day! Follow up after taking the vehicle was also impressive, with Basil’s daily quick calls if everything was OK. Worthy to note a litte concern with Apple CarPlay right after taking the vehicle: as Bluetooth was sporadic while in the dealership, Basil suggested to drop by service department. Shane and Jennifer were so willing to assist. They have given me suggestion to try at home and it worked! All in all, this is the best dealership team I have ever dealt with so far. They treat customers like people first. It looks like their GM Wayne knows the way how to make his people successful. Cheers, More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell, Jennifer Peaker , Jason Blain, Shane Maginnis
April 25, 2021
A returning customer for 9+ years, choosing to drive 5 A returning customer for 9+ years, choosing to drive 5 hours to the dealership for my 4th. purchase through Basil Silas says it all about his profess A returning customer for 9+ years, choosing to drive 5 hours to the dealership for my 4th. purchase through Basil Silas says it all about his professionalism, knowledge, courteousness and trust. He helps you choose wisely and never pushes you into buying something! The dealership continues to do a wonderful job and their handling of business has been outstanding during this pandemic era. Thanks to the whole team and specially Basil for once again making this a beautiful experience! More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
April 22, 2021
Worked with Basil Silas and he made my experience add Budds exceptional. I had just bought a truck 10 months earlier from another Chev dealer and I didn't have a really experienced sales man and bought a Budds exceptional. I had just bought a truck 10 months earlier from another Chev dealer and I didn't have a really experienced sales man and bought a truck that didn't meet my needs. Basil's knowledge will help you make the right choice, his knowledge was incredible off the top of his head. Pick up was seamless and hassle free and all staff are polite and respectful. The Manager was able to put a rush on a tint job I requested which was a big deal since I was driving two hours to the dealership. Thanks to everyone at Budds and especially Basil, love my new truck More
April 04, 2021
Basil has proved himself to be probably the most adept, skillful, and dedicated salesperson that we had. His ability to close the sale, and his dedication to doing so, made him excellent in sales. skillful, and dedicated salesperson that we had. His ability to close the sale, and his dedication to doing so, made him excellent in sales. More
March 16, 2021
As first time customers at Budd's Chevrolet, our experience has been positive and pleasant. From our initial meeting to the point when we picked up our car, both Basil and Bounsay were great to dea experience has been positive and pleasant. From our initial meeting to the point when we picked up our car, both Basil and Bounsay were great to deal with. They were very helpful, thorough, and responsive. They have your best interest at heart. An A team! We will be returning to this dealership for maintenance. We look forward to seeing you again! More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet

