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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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January 01, 2015

Bought new tacoma I bought a new Tacoma from Quincy. He was very knowledgeable, customer oriented, with a no pressure approach. They got me approved while no other dea More

by Jasond724
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Jan 21, 2015 -

A-1 Toyota responded

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and for your generous business. We will pass your praises along to Quincy, and we sincerely hope we see you again soon. We look forward to your next visit.

December 28, 2014

If you looking for a Toyota, A1 is the best dealer around. This was our third purchase from A-1 and all three were wiith Quincy Smith. He is extremely knowledgeable about the product, upgrades, reviews, etc. H More

by Max
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Jan 21, 2015 -

A-1 Toyota responded

Thank you so very much for your feedback, continuous loyalty, and business. Quincy will be extremely pleased to hear of your kind review, and we look forward to working with you again in the future. We hope you are enjoying your new vehicle and look forward to your next visit!

December 16, 2014

A stressful time made easy. The experience was a great. I was treated more like a friend than a customer. All available options mechanical and financial were clearly explained More

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Jan 21, 2015 -

A-1 Toyota responded

We are so glad that your time with us was comfortable and pleasurable. We thank you for your feedback and we look forward to working with you again in the future!

December 15, 2014

First Time Car Buyer It was a great experience. They was there for me as soon as I walked in. They answer every question I had & concerns. They were very friendly polite More

by Lloyd.GilliamJr
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Jan 21, 2015 -

A-1 Toyota responded

Thank you so much for your business and kind review. We are committed to finding the right vehicle foe each customer, and we are so happy that we found you yours! We sincerely hope you enjoy it, and we will definitely pass your kind words along to Quincy and Paul! We look forward to your next visit!

December 14, 2014

Time for a new Toyota The last new car we bought was a 2003 Toyota 4Runner in Atlanta, GA, and after so many years of excellent quality/service, we decided to look at the n More

by ljmoyles
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Other Employees : Kayla Donnelly-Smith, John Durrani, Carlos Orozco, Sabrina Tillman
Jan 21, 2015 -

A-1 Toyota responded

Thank you so very much for your generous review. We plan on continuing to satisfy you with each and every visit, and we cannot wait to service you again!

December 10, 2014

It doesn't get better than this! "User-friendly" is the best way I can describe my total experience with A-1 Toyota of New Haven. This was Customer service at its best! More

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Jan 21, 2015 -

A-1 Toyota responded

Thank you very much! We are so thankful for your appreciation, and we look forward to servicing you again in the future!

December 10, 2014

Always a smooth process As a graduate student I wanted to treat myself to a special gift. I googled car dealership in the New Haven area and A-1 popped up. This was my first More

by tdobs1990
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Jan 21, 2015 -

A-1 Toyota responded

We are so glad that you chose us for your first car purchase. We will continue to exceed your expectations and make your visits satisfying. Thank you for your business and continued loyalty, and we look forward to seeing you again!

December 07, 2014

Smooth and easy process This was our third purchase from A-1 and the second from Quincy Smith. Everything went smoothly and Quincy was a delight to deal with. He accommodated More

by PFB
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Jan 21, 2015 -

A-1 Toyota responded

Thank you for your "truly exceptional" feedback! We will certainly pass your kind words along to Quincy, who will be so pleased to hear of your satisfaction. We sincerely thank you for your loyalty and for your consistent business, and we look forward to your next visit!

November 28, 2014

Never a complaint My wife and I have purchased/leased a total of 7 cars from Quincy at A-1 and each experience has been ideal. From Paul in Finance to the service staff More

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Dec 03, 2014 -

A-1 Toyota responded

Thank you so much for your business and kind feedback. We are so proud to have loyal customers such as you and your wife. We will certainly pass your praises along to Quincy, Paul and the rest of the staff. We are so pleased that your visits have been continually pleasant, and we look forward to your next visit!

November 15, 2014

Sales experience The process was quick and painless. Quincy was always courteous, respectful, and pleasant to work with. Everything happened considering my schedule. More

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Nov 17, 2014 -

A-1 Toyota responded

We are so pleased that you are satisfied with your visit. We are committed to customer service, and are so happy that we exceeded your expectations. We sincerely hope you enjoy your new vehicle, and we will certainly pass your praises on to Quincy. We look forward to seeing you again in the future!

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