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A-1 Toyota
New Haven, CT
1,142 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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Sales/Showroom
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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November 21, 2018
Outstanding customer service We were so impressed with the honesty and knowledge of our sales representative, Emerson Macavinta. Emerson made us feel comfortable with our choice. We were so impressed with the honesty and knowledge of our sales representative, Emerson Macavinta. Emerson made us feel comfortable with our choice. He helped us through the end always with our best interest in mind. Thank you, Emerson! We will definitely recommend A-1 Toyota to all our friends! More
by happywcar
November 16, 2018
Exceptional Bought a car from A-1 Toyota. We had an exceptional expwerience. Sunny, our salesman was extremely knowledgeable and a great guy. We actually enjoy Bought a car from A-1 Toyota. We had an exceptional expwerience. Sunny, our salesman was extremely knowledgeable and a great guy. We actually enjoyed are car purchasing experience. We will recommend this dealership to all our family and friends. More
by Ginger
November 15, 2018
pleasant and helpfully experience Emerson and the dealership were patient and attentive during my purchase. they were able to get me my car efficiently and without the hassle. they ans Emerson and the dealership were patient and attentive during my purchase. they were able to get me my car efficiently and without the hassle. they answered all my questions and even gave me excellent recommendations. More
by ea0509
November 09, 2018
Great place to a Toyota The staff is friendly, currtious and knowledgeable. Convenient location, secured lot, large showroom. I worked with a sales person who understood what The staff is friendly, currtious and knowledgeable. Convenient location, secured lot, large showroom. I worked with a sales person who understood what my needs were and was able to help me out. I walked out with a smile and a new car. More
by Toyota2018
November 05, 2018
Superb service start to finish John was friendly and honest. He took the time to answer all of our questions. A1 Toyota was the best in service compared to others. John was friendly and honest. He took the time to answer all of our questions. A1 Toyota was the best in service compared to others. More
by Cmdias
November 01, 2018
Car buying experience John and Paul are nice guys, they are kind and willing to help me everything.Thanks for John and Paul, from my experience recommend salesman John F Mu John and Paul are nice guys, they are kind and willing to help me everything.Thanks for John and Paul, from my experience recommend salesman John F Murphy and Paul in finance department More
by Jinhui.Lin
October 31, 2018
Great place to buy a car The staff is awesome. The service is wonderful. Prices are great and clearly posted. They did not have exactly what I wanted onsite so they searche The staff is awesome. The service is wonderful. Prices are great and clearly posted. They did not have exactly what I wanted onsite so they searched and quickly found it. More
by m10c
October 29, 2018
Excellent customer service I was very happy with my service and A-1 Toyota. I would be happy to go back there again. And I would recommend others I was very happy with my service and A-1 Toyota. I would be happy to go back there again. And I would recommend others More
by Bk
Employees Worked With
October 29, 2018
Great and very helpful We received awesome customer service and great help with our budget. Very happy that we came here to look for the perfect car! Would recommend people We received awesome customer service and great help with our budget. Very happy that we came here to look for the perfect car! Would recommend people to come here. More
by Cperales
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October 27, 2018
Thank you note. Well this is when i came to check the car and bought a car. I got toyota camry 2016 from Amjad, he is such a great guy. Thanks man appriciate your hel Well this is when i came to check the car and bought a car. I got toyota camry 2016 from Amjad, he is such a great guy. Thanks man appriciate your help. More
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