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A-1 Toyota
New Haven, CT
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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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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June 04, 2020
This is the 3rd new car I've bought from A1 Toyota. That says it all!! The salesman I bought my car from asked me what I needed & he made it happen in a very short time. He could not have been more accommod says it all!! The salesman I bought my car from asked me what I needed & he made it happen in a very short time. He could not have been more accommodating. Very concerned about my satisfaction. More
by TJ780
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Andrew Constantinou
June 04, 2020
Had excellent and professional help doing my first vehicle purchase at A1 Toyota! Amjad was very easy to talk to as I had many questions about the truck I purchased. I had such a great time there, I a vehicle purchase at A1 Toyota! Amjad was very easy to talk to as I had many questions about the truck I purchased. I had such a great time there, I am currently recommending all my family and friends who are looking for a new vehicle his way. Thanks for a great first buying experience, I will definetly be a buying another vehicle from there again! More
by Thomas A.
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May 13, 2020
Probably the best dealership over ever been to. Andy is very responsive and Gary and Paul are both very helpful. Amazing customer service as well as amazing deals. Andy gave me an amazing deal on the car a very responsive and Gary and Paul are both very helpful. Amazing customer service as well as amazing deals. Andy gave me an amazing deal on the car and Paul helped me get an amazing low interest rate and was very transparent about everything going on. Would definitely recommend and will definitely buy another car from A-1 Toyota !!!!!! Ps. I love my GR Supra ! More
by Supr4
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Andrew Constantinou
April 26, 2020
Excellent dealer and great to work with Quincy and everyone in the finance department also!! Very happy with their customer service and the car is great too. Would definitely recommend to family and everyone in the finance department also!! Very happy with their customer service and the car is great too. Would definitely recommend to family and friends and go back to again in the future. More
by T11
March 25, 2020
Buying a certified pre-owned 2017 Camry. Andy was patient, kind, determined, professional, respectful and refused to give up until I I found the car I wanted. It was a stressful time for ever Andy was patient, kind, determined, professional, respectful and refused to give up until I I found the car I wanted. It was a stressful time for every person in the State as the Governor was shutting it down that evening. In fact, the dealership was closing until further notice just after I left. There were unforeseen issues, that were beyond Andy's control, with the first cars that interested me. I was happy about the second choice only to be dashed again. When it came down to the third and final choice, Andy sweetened the deal to the best of his ability given the horrible circumstances as our Nation faced Covid-19 lockdown. I had sent and received many emails the night before while communicating with Frack C. Between Frank's behind the scenes help and Andy's amazing service (Andy even picked me up at home). I left as happy as could be expected with a safe and secure ride as I face the Corona virus head on as a nurse on the front lines. More
by tcolo0001
March 19, 2020
It was a good place to go to and help you find a great deal, thanks a lot to Toyota for all their help much appreciated! deal, thanks a lot to Toyota for all their help much appreciated! More
by Namman12
March 18, 2020
buying a used car The dealership made buying a car easy. The cars were clearly marked and priced. This dealership included so many thoughtful additional extras- free oi The dealership made buying a car easy. The cars were clearly marked and priced. This dealership included so many thoughtful additional extras- free oil changes, one year bumper to bumper repair guarantee. Mr. Constantino explained things very clearly and patiently.I would highly recommend the dealership and this particular salesperson. More
by mosklenny
March 15, 2020
Andy is the man!! I’m so great full for him. He does exactly what he says he going to do. Thank God and thanks to him I was able to walk out of their with a brand new Camry TRD with a not so perfect cre exactly what he says he going to do. Thank God and thanks to him I was able to walk out of their with a brand new Camry TRD with a not so perfect credit! Thanks Andy!! More
by erikdiaz811
March 12, 2020
Excellent car buying experience at A-1 Toyota. The salesman Chris was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. Also the finance manager Paul was fantastic. I highly recommend A- salesman Chris was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process. Also the finance manager Paul was fantastic. I highly recommend A-1 Toyota to anyone looking to purchase a vehicle. More
by CathyB
March 05, 2020
I came in after being turned down for a lease on a new vehicle by other dealerships. A-1 Toyota and my sales person Amjad were fantastic! They really helped get me into the vehicle of my choice at a r vehicle by other dealerships. A-1 Toyota and my sales person Amjad were fantastic! They really helped get me into the vehicle of my choice at a reasonable monthly payment. I can’t say enough about how easy and fantastic everyone was to work with during this process. More
by Megan F
