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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

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February 26, 2019

Jose Guerrero is a great Salesperson! This is a great dealership. I like their no haggle policy. The offer they gave me on my new Toyota was very fair, and all the personnel there in sal More

by JimM
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Frank Crisafi
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Mustafa Alsamraie
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Frank Nieves
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Jose Guerrero
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February 21, 2019

Excellent customer service and experience Carlos was very familiar with the vehicle we wanted to purchase, had a command of the services, warranties and competently addressed our questions and More

by Joe and Ellen
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February 20, 2019

A salesman who listens! I needed a new car because I had been in an accident. I was shopping several Toyota and Honda dealers in my area. After being pushed towards more expe More

by PNnewCorolla
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Gary Dos Reis
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Paul Wright
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Satinder (Sunny) Dhawan
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Other Employees : John F Murphy
February 20, 2019

Wonderful My experience was wonderful, Frank was kind and helpful, He explained everything to us just to make sure we are taking the right decision, thank you More

by Carolina
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February 19, 2019

Wonderful Experience Pleasant people Everything was made ready for the transaction we showed up on time and it was a delightful experience With prices like these w More

by Joseph501325
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February 19, 2019

Great Experience Love my New Toyota RAV4 ! I went to the dealership for servicing on my leased Toyota, and fell in love with a New Blizzard White RAV4 so treated myself and drove away in a love More

by YADIRA
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Eddie Oliveras
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Paul Wright
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Satinder (Sunny) Dhawan
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February 17, 2019

Awesome as always! I've purchased 3 cars from A1 so far and have always had a great experience! Quincy and Paul have always been so great and easy to work with! I will b More

by Isseydb
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Quincy Smith
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Paul Wright
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February 17, 2019

Toyota RAV4 This car is everything I wanted so happy with my purchase was looking for something used but ended up coming out with a brand new car More

by Jessb
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Quincy Smith
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Paul Wright
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February 16, 2019

Awesome!!! Kevin, an extraordinary salesperson, was awesome! with my experience at A-1 Toyota.I was in need of a vehicle but didn't know what to do or buy. Budge More

by kproj
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Paul Wright
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Kevin Wright
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February 15, 2019

Professional, courteous, no hassle dealership I recently purchased a new Avalon from A-1 Toyota. Frank Mikolike, the salesman I dealt with, provided me up front with a very competitive purchase p More

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Other Employees : Frank Mikolike, Jr.
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