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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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June 28, 2018

Emily - Pleasure to deal with It was a pleasure dealing with Emily last month with the purchase of my new car. Her professionalism and knowledge was most welcome, and her attentio More

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June 28, 2018

My now and future dealership This dealership is great. I know vehicles very well and been to other dealers and not even 50% happy. A-1 satisfied me 110 % #1 More

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June 28, 2018

Truly Great Experience !! From the first moment I entered the dealership showroom I was treated with respect and friendly service. My appointment was relaxed and pleasant and a More

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June 28, 2018

A very good experience. Fast, honest, and fair. I was on my way to another dealership, when I called A-1. They gave me an appointment with Kyle Deming 30 minutes later. ( On a very busy Saturday in More

by Jim
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Other Employees : Carlos Orozco, Frank Mikolike, Jr.
June 27, 2018

Leasing from A1 Toyota My experience at A1 Toyota was nothing less than pleasant and satisfying. Carlos Rodriguez who helped me throughout and made sure i get the best deal. More

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Other Employees : Carlos Orozco, Carlos Rodriguez
June 26, 2018

Best Experience I've Had Buying a Car My wife and I went in to A1 because our lease was due in September and there was a promotion with Loyalty Cash. I worked with Armando who connected me More

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June 23, 2018

New car My third car from this dealer because he always accommodate and make me and my husband comfortable and answer my question ,Emerson is the guy to buy a More

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Emerson Macavinta
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June 23, 2018

Easy and pleasant! Having worked with Ken Perrone for something like 40! Years, I obviously am very pleased with his service. Quincy answered all my questions and gave m More

by Evl1937
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Ken Perrone
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June 22, 2018

Seamless experience Amjad, Frank, Hatim and the entire team at A-1 were wonderful to work with. We will be shopping here again. Thank you for your service! More

by GJoon
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Hatim Yousef
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Frank Nieves
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Amjad Alhajjali
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June 22, 2018

Best new car buying experience ever Starting with Jerry Bell telephone sales pleasant, patient and knowledgeable about explaining vehicles I was potentially interested in. Talked feature More

by Ilene R
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Jerry Bell
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Mustafa Alsamraie
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Fariz -Dado Dadic
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Other Employees : Paul Wright Financial Services Manager - rates as 5 stars Excellent
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