Basil Silas | Page 49
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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May 28, 2014
Purchase of my new 2014 Cadillac SRX at Budds' 05/27/14 I highly recommend Basil Salis, Sales Consultant at Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac, Buick and GMC. Basil was very helpful and made sure I was completely s I highly recommend Basil Salis, Sales Consultant at Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac, Buick and GMC. Basil was very helpful and made sure I was completely satisfied with my choices. At the time of pick-up my SRX Cadillac, he went through all the electronic settings with me so I would understand how everything worked. Today I received a follow-up phone call from him asking if everything was fine and told me that if I needed help in the future to give him a call. That's what I call service, a sales consultant that actually "cares" for his clients. Thank you Basil for making a stressful situtation a breeze! Danielle Olscamp More
May 22, 2014
Exceptional Service This is now our third purchase with Basil's help. His assistance and advice helped us purchase the perfect used vehicle to suit our needs. Basil and This is now our third purchase with Basil's help. His assistance and advice helped us purchase the perfect used vehicle to suit our needs. Basil and the team made sure the car was beautifully cleaned and even arranged for a minor repair on a seat. With our past new vehicle purchases we received the same exceptional service from Basil and all the staff each and every time. Basil has always followed up to ensure our satisfaction with all our vehicles and has always taken care of any after sales concerns. We would not hesitate to recommend Budd's and Basil Silas to friends. Thank you so much for your exceptional care and service. More
May 01, 2014
Great customer service and quality product After researching and test driving a number of pre-owned vehicles at various GM dealerships, I came across a 2011 Buick LaCrosse at Budds'. I droppe After researching and test driving a number of pre-owned vehicles at various GM dealerships, I came across a 2011 Buick LaCrosse at Budds'. I dropped into the dealer to have a look at the vehicle, and was impressed with the professionalism and friendliness of the staff, as well as the dealership building and showroom. Also, the car I looked at was in very good condition, much cleaner than other CPO vehicles I had looked at and driven at other GM dealerships. Basil Silas, my sales person, was very knowledgeable about the product, warranties, the CPO program, etc.. I decided to purchase the car a few weeks latter, and was ultimately impressed with the price and quality of car that Budds' offered. I also found Rob Powell in the business office to be extremely efficient with providing me with finance options, and following through with relaying information to my insurance company, etc. I would definitely recommend Budds' Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC to any one looking for a GM product. David J Etobicoke Ontario More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
May 01, 2014
Great Overall Experience I called to inquire about a 2009 GMC Sierra. Basil had the truck ready for me to see and test drive within an hour. From the minute I called to the I called to inquire about a 2009 GMC Sierra. Basil had the truck ready for me to see and test drive within an hour. From the minute I called to the minute I left the lot, Basil and the Budds' Chev team were top notch. If you are looking to buy a new/used truck I highly recommend you go see Basil. Thanks Budds' Chevrolet. I love my truck More
April 30, 2014
New vehicle purchase at Budds Great experience at Budds' where I purchased a new Cruze. In particular Basil Silas was exceptional with his knowledge and friendly assistance. I wo Great experience at Budds' where I purchased a new Cruze. In particular Basil Silas was exceptional with his knowledge and friendly assistance. I would definitely recommend this dealership for sales and service! More
April 30, 2014
Excellent Customer Serive I was referred by a Bud's customer who was very pleased with the knowledge of the sales person as well as his concern to help. I found Basil is very I was referred by a Bud's customer who was very pleased with the knowledge of the sales person as well as his concern to help. I found Basil is very knowledgeable. He has a sincere desire to help customers. He is not intimidating but at the same time willing to answer all concern honestly. I will recommend him again and again. Sunil, Certified General Accountant. More
April 30, 2014
Update on our Tahoe Search Hi Basil, just to update you on my vehicle searching status; we ended up buying a 2013 Tahoe with 24,000km for $32K, from another dealership (Dixie Fo Hi Basil, just to update you on my vehicle searching status; we ended up buying a 2013 Tahoe with 24,000km for $32K, from another dealership (Dixie Ford). But for the record, while we are happy with the purchase/price/vehicle, this dealership's customer service is a 3 on a scale of 10; if it wasn't for the fact that they had what I was looking for and the timing was right, we would of held out and waited for Budd's, as you guys are top notch in the area of customer service! Just wanted to stay in touch to let you know what's happening so that you can update your service records, as we no longer have the 2010 Tahoe. Thanks again for all your help in the past Basil; I'm sure we'll do business again one day. Regards, Cathy & Tim Bleakley More
April 29, 2014
Recant Purchace Bazil was very professional , I would highly recommend him to any one interested in buying a vehicle. He kept in-touch with me for almost a year befor Bazil was very professional , I would highly recommend him to any one interested in buying a vehicle. He kept in-touch with me for almost a year before I bought, That's commitment. More
April 27, 2014
purchase 07 king ranch Never bought over the internet before....didn't know anything about Budd Chevrolet, but I sure do now. We both hung in there to produce the sale of Never bought over the internet before....didn't know anything about Budd Chevrolet, but I sure do now. We both hung in there to produce the sale of the vehicle with the req'd conditions I asked for. Then upon pick-up, they surprised me with the detailing of the truck, engine wash, paint chip touch up, leather upholstery re conditioning I hadn't specifically asked for....I was buying used, right? Well, the truck looks as near showroom perfect as you can imagine. Upon taking delivery, noticed a few things not seen during the making of the sale.....immediately went into the service area and corrected to my satisfaction. A locked hitch assembly on the receiver was also asked to be cut off as the original owner had not supplied a key for it....done as requested on the spot. Also, only 1 key fob was given at time of delivery....immediately it was ok'd for me to go to a Ford dealer, and purchase another one and then told to send the bill back to Budd. Amazing....I was told that they wanted to make sure that as an out of towner I would be happy, and that only if I was happy, they would be happy...never got this type of philosophy or service before...probably won't get it elsewhere either as I now have a place to go for buying vehicles. My thks to Basil and Rick for making this happen. F. Staub, London Ont. More
April 27, 2014
Good Used Car Experience Bought a Chev Suburban from Budds. Salesman was Basil and Manager was Rich. Both were great to deal with - very friendly without being overbearing. Ex Bought a Chev Suburban from Budds. Salesman was Basil and Manager was Rich. Both were great to deal with - very friendly without being overbearing. Experience was good start to finish. Has a minor concern in the middle of the process and Rich was very helpful and accommodating to ensure My concerns were completely taken care of. Picked up the vehicle today - was ready on time, very clean and Basil was great and patient to show us all of the key features. Would definitely purchase from Budds again. More

