Basil Silas | Page 52
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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December 13, 2013
My wife and I came in to purchase a new car last week, after I had been in to take a first look at what was new in the market. I have been a Chevrolet owner for over 12 years and have had the dealership after I had been in to take a first look at what was new in the market. I have been a Chevrolet owner for over 12 years and have had the dealership look after my car during that period. With the quality service I received over the years, it was a no brainer for us to come in to Budds' to purchase our next automobile. Basil Silas was our salesperson and he was a delight to work with. He was very courteous and respectful of our questions. His knowledge of the industry and his ability to educate without pressure was what appealed to both my wife and myself. He took the time to look after our needs and to make sure we were happy with our choice. Our experience with the whole company has been very good and we would have no trouble referring our friends and family to Budd's and to Basil. John and Amalia Kalinowski More
December 03, 2013
As a 20 years plus customer of the GMC family, we recently had a refreshingly pleasant experience upgrading our 2009 Impala LTZ to the 2014 Impala 2LZ (excellent vehicle). The Budds' sales team was u recently had a refreshingly pleasant experience upgrading our 2009 Impala LTZ to the 2014 Impala 2LZ (excellent vehicle). The Budds' sales team was uniquely professional, special mention to Basil Silas. His attention to details and willingness to do whatever it took to satisfy us was most commendable. Kingsley & Amelia More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet , Craig Taylor
December 03, 2013
I am a returning customer and carry forward my pleasant experience with the dealership after I first interacted with them two years back. I found Basil Silas very friendly, with an excellent in depth knowl experience with the dealership after I first interacted with them two years back. I found Basil Silas very friendly, with an excellent in depth knowledge of the products. He understands the customer's need and financial ability and synchronises the two into offering a product best suited for the customer. He is honest and upfront in discussing all pros and cons and offers advice you can bank on. He never pressurises anyone to go in for some particular product and maintains a very good relation with his customers. I would certainly recommend him and the dealership to people I know. I am also pleased with the professional and courteous way the dealership caters to after sales service. I am definitely a very satisfied customer. More
December 02, 2013
Basil was very professional and customer service friendly. He didn't add pressure and allowed me to make the decision based on the vehicle. We had our 2 boys with us and the rest of the staff we friendly. He didn't add pressure and allowed me to make the decision based on the vehicle. We had our 2 boys with us and the rest of the staff were very friendly to them, much appreciated! More
November 28, 2013
We found Basil very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. We dropped in with no intention of purchasing a vehicle that day, however, Basil's friendly manner encouraged us to get a new vehicle now rather than We dropped in with no intention of purchasing a vehicle that day, however, Basil's friendly manner encouraged us to get a new vehicle now rather than later. He applied no pressure and managed to get us what we wanted making the whole process a good experience. We would highly recommend Basil to anyone looking for a vehicle. Steve and Jill More
November 25, 2013
From my first email to Michelle, to the day I picked up my vehicle the customer service was excellent. Basil and Bounsay were great to work with and the overall professionalism of the dealership is why I my vehicle the customer service was excellent. Basil and Bounsay were great to work with and the overall professionalism of the dealership is why I would go back and certainly recommend it to anyone shopping for a vehicle. Well worth the drive from Niagara. Jill More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet
November 19, 2013
I have given a great rating for everyone who was involved in assisting me at Budds' with my new Chevrolet cruze car experience thank you sincerely, Josh Soehner. in assisting me at Budds' with my new Chevrolet cruze car experience thank you sincerely, Josh Soehner. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell, Bill Coombe , Henry Drodge, Craig Taylor
October 28, 2013
Basil Silas was a pleasure to deal with in purchasing the new Cadillac as he is very personable and professional in the negotiations. I look forward to dealing with Basil for many years ahead and looking af new Cadillac as he is very personable and professional in the negotiations. I look forward to dealing with Basil for many years ahead and looking after my car purchases. Murray Lusignan More
October 25, 2013
Friendly, professional service was provided at all stages of the purchase. I would recommend this dealership and this sales consultant and business manager in particular. of the purchase. I would recommend this dealership and this sales consultant and business manager in particular. More
Other Employees Tagged: Rob Powell
October 19, 2013
I appreciated the efforts of Basil and Bounsay in the sale of a vehicle. They were helpful, courteous and made the buying experience very easy. I would return to Budd's Chevrolet in the future for a ca sale of a vehicle. They were helpful, courteous and made the buying experience very easy. I would return to Budd's Chevrolet in the future for a car purchase. Thank you guys. More
Other Employees Tagged: Bounsay Osylaphet

