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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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January 07, 2019

Quincy is the Best! I have been purchasing cars from A-1 Toyota for about 27 years. They are the best dealership to work with. Never any sales pressure and always follow More

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Quincy Smith
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Ken Perrone
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Frank Nieves
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January 06, 2019

First time buyer My mom and I walked into A-1 with the sole intention of test driving a RAV4. My mom really liked Toyotas and the way the compact SUV looks, so she wan More

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January 05, 2019

Excellent experience once again This is my third lease with A-1. Quincy Smith has taken care of me both this time and the car before. He really listens to what I need, investigates More

by Helen Riviere
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January 02, 2019

A1 Toyota, cause it's the right thing to do!!!! Emerson and Paul were both unbelievably helpful, friendly, and considerate. They went above and beyond to ensure I was a satisfied customer. Their sin More

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Paul Wright
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January 02, 2019

Amazing Service I was underwater pretty bad walking into A1. I've heard good and I've heard bad of this place but who am I to judge, I have to see for myself right? F More

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Paul Wright
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Hatim Yousef
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December 30, 2018

Great Deal and Most Professional Dealership Ever The opening line for A1 is that they are customer centered. That is EXACTLY what they are. It was a professional atmosphere with all team members frie More

by Christine D.
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Paul Wright
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Hatim Yousef
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Other Employees : Micheal Grove
December 29, 2018

Best Dealership- A1 Toyota Best service you can ever find. Everyone at the dealership Gary, Mustafa, Hatim, Frank Nieves, Amjad, and Rabi all went above and beyond to make sure More

by Reem Hadid
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Gary Dos Reis
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Mustafa Alsamraie
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Hatim Yousef
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Frank Nieves
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Amjad Alhajjali
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December 23, 2018

Excellent dealership Geoffrey was very helpful and informative on my purchase of my 2013 Toyota Venza Limited. The process was very smooth and Geoffrey had me behind the w More

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Frank Crisafi
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Mustafa Alsamraie
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Frank Nieves
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Satinder (Sunny) Dhawan
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December 22, 2018

4Runner freedom I am sincerely amazed that a car buying experience can be this positive. No hassle. Very informed. I will buy every vehicle I can through them. More

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Frank Crisafi
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Kevin Wright
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December 22, 2018

First time car buyer Amjad the salesman was great. He gave no pressure. He guided me through the process and extremely helpful. The entire purchasing process was painless More

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Frank Nieves
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Amjad Alhajjali
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