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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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August 10, 2019

3rd transaction same great satisfaction Ive been coming to A1 for a while now this has been my third lease with Dado and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I always feel comfortable every time lea More

by Aileen 147
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Frank Crisafi
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Mustafa Alsamraie
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Frank Nieves
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August 05, 2019

Hybriddriver Helpful and intelligent sales staff. Kevin went above and beyond to make sure I knew what every light and button was for and to set up my telephone to More

by Hybriddriver
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Kevin Wright
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July 31, 2019

INCREDIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE I highly recommend A-1 Toyota if you are looking for an EASY car purchasing process. Kevin Wright was a pleasure to work with and extremely helpful. H More

by Samkraj
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Paul Wright
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Kevin Wright
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July 23, 2019

Great Amber and Frank are top notch. Honest no. I sense people who got me into the Tacoma I wanted. This was the easiest vehicle purchase I have ever made. More

by Tacoma16
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Other Employees : Amber Neal
July 23, 2019

Professional and Customer Focused I dealt with several different dealers before finding A-1. Within a few minutes of being on the phone I knew they were a cut above the rest. More

by zappa
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Eddie Oliveras
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Satinder (Sunny) Dhawan
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Other Employees : Andrew Constantinou
July 22, 2019

Great Experience In the last 8 years I have walked out of Toyota, pleased. The people are great and truly care about customer service. I feel welcome here and am reall More

by Family RPB
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Eddie Oliveras
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Satinder (Sunny) Dhawan
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July 18, 2019

no comment . This is annoying. I don't really want to write a comment. Everything was fine but it does take way too long. Ok? More

by lvac881
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Quincy Smith
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July 17, 2019

Good people, good service Having no complaints during a long term association with A-1 Toyota may be a common thread with this dealership and I am happy to add myself to that l More

by bobbirm
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Quincy Smith
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Eddie Oliveras
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Mike Querfeld
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July 17, 2019

Great service This is my 8th Toyota of which the last 4 I have purchased from Quincy Smith. He is an Exceptional Sales person. Quincy takes his time and walks you More

by hawki1.jv
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July 17, 2019

Professional people serving the customers. I was at A1 Toyota on July 1 & 2. Employees are cooperative and helpful. No pressure on nuying a car, they answered every question I asked. I like thi More

by Raj
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Brenton Fisher
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Paul Wright
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Mustafa Alsamraie
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Frank Nieves
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