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A-1 Toyota

New Haven, CT

4.8
1,140 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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50 Amity Road

New Haven, CT

06515

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August 14, 2015

Return customer. Very happy with purchase This is the third Toyota we have purchased and each time Paul Evans was our salesperson. He has always been very helpful and understanding of all ou More

by emr521
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August 12, 2015

Warm and efficient. A wonderful experience. This was my first time at A1 Toyota; I had been putting off purchasing a new car, dreading the process but was pleasantly surprised with my experience More

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July 21, 2015

Efficient and fair sales process I purchased a 2015 Rav4 two weeks ago. A-1 Toyota was a breath of fresh air! I received a very fair sales price without any of the back and forth balo More

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July 20, 2015

Excellent service This is my first visit to A1 Toyota dealership. I have passed by the dealership many times in the several years. This is my first purchase of Toyota More

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July 16, 2015

A True No Hassel Car Buying Experience. I believe this is my third time dealing with Eddie Oliveras and he is great he knows Toyota. The next time im on the market for a new Toyota or any of More

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July 15, 2015

Got my lovely first car! I would recommend this dealer for its fast response and warm hearted service. I bought a used car but they changed brand new tires for me and offered More

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Sunny Dhawan
July 15, 2015

Professional service had a good experience--service advisor moved some things around to fit me in--I appreciated that. was very efficient- laid out what would be involv More

by Lexar53
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July 07, 2015

Gorgeous Dealership! This is the first time I worked with A1-Toyota and I had such a wonderful experience, that I wanted to take the time to write this feedback. As a F More

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July 07, 2015

Best experience ever! A1 Toyota is amazing!! I have been to many dealerships over the years and purchased many new and used vehicles with a feeling of either not being satisfied completely or an More

by Karen M.
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June 29, 2015

Bought first car!! Thanks A1! Dadic is super friendly and my parents have bought their cars from him. I didn't buy my Highlander from him, as I was buying out my expi More

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