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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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October 10, 2018

Quick process...AMAZING STAFF! I was recommended to A1 Toyota by a family member. I went to the dealership and worked with Rose. She was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I told More

by Kisabeth
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October 07, 2018

A 1 Toyota goes the extra mile My husband and I were so happy with the entire car buying process at A1 Toyota. All of the staff members that we dealt with were so nice. The " no hag More

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October 03, 2018

No hassle...no haggle! After reviewing vehicles in Consumer Report, i went into the dealership knowing what I wanted. This helped them to guide me to what I was looking for. More

by Rakeeshaj
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October 01, 2018

I give A1 Toyota an A+ Rating for OUTSTANDING Service My husband and I were just beginning our search for just the right new car for me. A1 Toyota was the second dealership. I never liked car searching More

by LisaLovesHerCamry
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October 01, 2018

Awesome experience The staff was very friendly and helpful. They are amazing people and helped me to choose my new car in the first meeting with them. I didn’t expect to More

by Terry
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September 27, 2018

Great service Came in and was treated so amazing! no pressure at all! Wanted to change my color from white to black and they did it with no problem! Thanks a1 Toyot More

by BrookeOakley
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September 27, 2018

Helpful and Service Oriented Everyone went out of their way to make sure we were happy and satisfied with our lease. Jerry and Quincy were so friendly and patient throughout the More

by SamandNir
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Quincy Smith
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Jerry Bell
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Hatim Yousef
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September 20, 2018

New Rav4 2018 Frank Nieves and John Murphy were a great team to work with. I had a very good experience with A1 Toyota, I especially appreciated the fact that they More

by Karen09
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September 20, 2018

Welcoming and professional Buying a new car is stressful, but Quincy Smith made my experience pleasant. He was professional and at the same time put me at ease. He patiently ans More

by Marisa
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September 20, 2018

Bought a Certified Toyota 4Runner. From the very beginning, Dado was ever so kind. I told him what we needed and where I needed to be in terms of a payment and he found a way to make i More

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