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Don’t Miss the 2019 Buffalo Motorama

March 4th, 2019 by
Custom car on display at Buffalo Motorama

Gearheads, motorheads, and car enthusiasts of all stripes are in for a thrill. The 2019 Buffalo Motorama, the largest indoor custom car and motorcycle show in western New York state, is set to take place March 29-31 in downtown Buffalo! Fueled by Basil Family Dealerships, this year’s Motorama will showcase a wide array of vehicles…

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How to Do an Oil Change – A Step-by-Step Guide

March 1st, 2019 by
Mechanic's hands changing engine oil

Looking for a fast, professional oil change in the Buffalo, NY area? The expert service technicians at each of the Basil Family Dealerships have got you covered. Regular oil changes help to keep your vehicle running smoothly and safely and will improve performance and fuel efficiency while extending the life of your engine! Schedule Service How Often Should…

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Joe Basil Sr. Wins Buffalo Business First Lifetime Achievement Award!

December 5th, 2018 by
basilsr

On October 25th, 2018 our beloved founder and father of the Basil Family Dealerships Joe Basil Sr. was awarded the Buffalo Business First C-Level Executive Honorees Lifetime Achievement Award! This prestigious award honored the over 65 years of exceptional business leadership Joe Basil Sr. contributed to making our Buffalo-owned family dealerships continuously grow to employ…

Best New Vehicles of 2019

December 3rd, 2018 by
blazer

As we ring in the new year at Basil Family Dealerships, we’re excited to bring you the best of the best 2019 models from all the brands you know and love. We’ve done the research so you don’t have to: from fuel efficiency to luxury features, here is a list of 7 awesome new 2019…

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Employee Spotlight: John Sprankle

September 28th, 2018 by
Employee Spotlight: John Sprankle Robert Basil Buick GMC Cadillac

Employee Spotlight: John Sprankle I had the opportunity to sit down with John Sprankle this month and get to know him a little better, and wow! What a treat! John is a quiet, dedicated team member who has a world of experience and a pretty enlightened view on life, and what it’s all about.  We’re…

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Basil Toyota Named One of 2018 Automotive News’ Best Dealerships to Work For

July 31st, 2018 by
Best Dealerships

Lockport, NY, July 31st, 2018 – Basil Toyota was named one of the 2018 Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For. This is the seventh year that Automotive News has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify 100 dealerships in the U.S. and Canada that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. The program measured workplace satisfaction…

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A look at the Chevy Bolt

June 2nd, 2018 by
Toyota Bolt

Summer is just around the corner which means gas prices are gonna rise a bit as well, but you can stop worrying about that by buying an electric car. The problem with an electric vehicle (EV), is that you need a car that can get you from point A to point B without dying halfway…

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Basil’s 4th Annual Vehicles for Vets

May 22nd, 2018 by
Vet Center

Giving Back to Those Who Serve   Buffalo, NY – The Basil Family Dealerships has partnered with the Veterans One-stop Center of Western New York and the D’Youville Veterans Student Association, along with WGRZ, to launch the fourth annual “Vehicles for Vets” campaign; a summer long promotion in which a veteran or active serving military…

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Employee Spotlight: Corey Clark

May 15th, 2018 by
Corey Clark

This month’s Employee Spotlight we took a cruise over to Basil Resale Sheridan and got to know long time Sales Manager, Corey Clark, a little better. Corey has been a part of the Basil team since the late 80’s (!) back when Basil Resale Sheridan was a Baja Retailer (did you know!?) How long have…

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Basil is Proud to Sponsor the Tall Ships… Basil Port of Call Buffalo

April 24th, 2018 by
Port of Call

Welcoming a majestic fleet of historic tall ships from harbors throughout the United States and Canada, Buffalo will serve as a new host port of the TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® Great Lakes 2019 race from Toronto to Buffalo, on July 4-7, 2019. In conjunction with the arrival of the tall ships, Basil Port of Call: Buffalo,…

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