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A-1 Toyota
New Haven, CT
1,146 Reviews
In the early 60’s, the owners of a local garage received a postcard announcing the production of a new four-wheel drive vehicle. At the time, the automotive industry was producing only one other vehicle in this category, so the owners thought this might be a good opportunity to introduce a new four-wheel drive vehicle that they would be able to sell as well as service. The postcard was answered and the response was the founding of the first Toyota dealership in New England and the beginning of what has become a very successful endeavor for Dominic Galardi, Anthony Buglione and A-1 Toyota.
The history of A-1 Service began before this. In January of 1951, Dom joined his father-in-law, Tony Buglione in a partnership that included a gas station and used cars. The station was located on the corner of Olive Street and St. John in New Haven.
In the late 1950’s, a new highway system was breaking through the neighborhood, people started moving to the suburbs, and with the limited space they had already outgrown, A-1 looked for a new location.
The new site they chose was in East Haven. The partnership grew to include Dominic’s brother, Andrew.
Their new location, occupying a city block on Main Street and the sign reading A-1 Auto Service, Inc., became a landmark for many.
In 1963, A-1 completed the building of the first Toyota showroom on the East Coast. In 1966, just three years after opening their dealership, A-1 became the second largest Toyota dealership in the country. Toyota’s line-up featured only two vehicles at the time, the four-wheel drive Land Cruiser and one of the first economy cars, the Tiara.
Over the years, A-1 Toyota continued to grow and in 1980 moved to their current location on Amity Road in New Haven adding the Dodge franchise that dueled with Toyota until 1990.
A-1 Toyota’s line-up looks far different than it did in 1963, but the basis for a successful business has continued. The business is still owned by the same family, and Domin
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Monday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Monday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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March 21, 2021
A1 Toyota has earned our repeat business for 5 consecutive cars. Just leased a wonderful 2021 RAV4 Limited and the experience could not have been better. All paperwork, insurance transfer, regis consecutive cars. Just leased a wonderful 2021 RAV4 Limited and the experience could not have been better. All paperwork, insurance transfer, registration transfer and lease paperwork was done perfectly. A1 went to extra step to find the exact RAV4 that we wanted in the trim, colors and option packages we desired. Would certainly do business with them again... also their service center is really well run, not that we have ever had anything substantial ever break on our Toyortas. More
by Vroom4
March 21, 2021
I love everything about my -AMAZING experience perching my 6th car from DATO DADIC. He treats me like family !!! Paul Wright with the financing is terrific. my 6th car from DATO DADIC. He treats me like family !!! Paul Wright with the financing is terrific. More
by edvergara
March 19, 2021
It's been quite awhile since I've walked into a dealership. Kevin Wright made my car buying experience very comfortable and pleasant. He found the vehicle I was looking for with the options I wante dealership. Kevin Wright made my car buying experience very comfortable and pleasant. He found the vehicle I was looking for with the options I wanted. both Kevin and Paul Wright (business manager) very efficient in handling my needs. More
by elopezjr37
March 17, 2021
Best car buying experience ever. Appreciated the excellent Covid-19 protocols and everyone I encountered was very pleasant and professional. It was a pleasure to work with salesperson Quincy Smith excellent Covid-19 protocols and everyone I encountered was very pleasant and professional. It was a pleasure to work with salesperson Quincy Smith and he took ample time to show me all I needed to know about driving the Prius Prime and the new technology. More
by indepapp
March 15, 2021
Your work will bring a lot of insights into solving our next problem. 💯🔥🔥🔥 Your level of quality work remains unprecedented.You always do a good job 👍 next problem. 💯🔥🔥🔥 Your level of quality work remains unprecedented.You always do a good job 👍 More
by Kathleen246
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March 15, 2021
love buying cars here! I always but brand new with A1! Never disappoints ! I only buy with Dado. Best salesman I know. Thank you so much! Never disappoints ! I only buy with Dado. Best salesman I know. Thank you so much! More
by Offx3
March 13, 2021
I received excellent service. Quincy Smith was friendly and efficient. I never felt that I was being tricked or taken advantage of. I would recommend! and efficient. I never felt that I was being tricked or taken advantage of. I would recommend! More
by c.dickerson82
March 06, 2021
Loved our dealer Fari Dadic, he is very helpful and kind. Everyone in this dealership is verg helpful and kind. Also their cars are amazing that is why we keep coming back. Everyone in this dealership is verg helpful and kind. Also their cars are amazing that is why we keep coming back. More
by Avisa Zeqiraj
Employees Worked With
March 02, 2021
I have bought several cars now from A1. We love working with Dado. Fair and low pressure. The pricing is what it should be. The experience is simply and the atmosphere is excellent. We bought a 2021 4Ru with Dado. Fair and low pressure. The pricing is what it should be. The experience is simply and the atmosphere is excellent. We bought a 2021 4Runner Venture and the truck is awesome - absolutely beautiful. More
by linda.john.isaacs
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February 28, 2021
Great cars and great customer service! They offer excellent benefits such as free oil change, road assistant, tire service, and warranty for 7 years! I recommend it. excellent benefits such as free oil change, road assistant, tire service, and warranty for 7 years! I recommend it. More
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