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A-1 Toyota
New Haven, CT
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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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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February 21, 2018
Very Well Paced The enviorment was very comfortable , the customer service was very pleasing, I was able to make choices with no pressure. I also found that all my q The enviorment was very comfortable , the customer service was very pleasing, I was able to make choices with no pressure. I also found that all my questions were answered . More
by Melvblaze
Employees Worked With
Carlos Rodriguez
February 21, 2018
Excelente experiencias en mi compra de mi primer auto Tremendo servicio y El Señor Carlos Rodríguez fue muy amable y servicial con nosotros.. excelente trabajo. Nos encantó el lugar muy limpio y muy organ Tremendo servicio y El Señor Carlos Rodríguez fue muy amable y servicial con nosotros.. excelente trabajo. Nos encantó el lugar muy limpio y muy organizado. More
by Sully1984
Employees Worked With
Carlos Rodriguez
February 20, 2018
It's Like Family So Far bought 3 car's from them and have a nice staff and specially Sunny he's one of the best guys at the dealer and try's to get everything done to So Far bought 3 car's from them and have a nice staff and specially Sunny he's one of the best guys at the dealer and try's to get everything done to make sure you're happy, no pushy salesmen and the staff is amazing and friendly! More
by Sam1030
February 19, 2018
Honest They presented numbers in non-forceful way and thoroughly explained figures the degree to which match what in wanted to pay/what I could afford. They presented numbers in non-forceful way and thoroughly explained figures the degree to which match what in wanted to pay/what I could afford. More
by 4runner18
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Carlos Orozco, Marilys Robles
February 18, 2018
Absolutely Mind Blowing!!! This experience was amazing ! The car salesman Carlos Rodriquez was by far very wise about all aspects of the vehicle I was interested in purchasing. This experience was amazing ! The car salesman Carlos Rodriquez was by far very wise about all aspects of the vehicle I was interested in purchasing. At any point he was unsure he went to a colleague to assure that I was getting the right information. In search of a family vehicle was my husban and I goal. Carlos helped us obtain that. A-1 Toyota is blessed to have such a high energy and trustworthy salesman. He even went the extra mile to give on site tutorials on the system in the car. God Bless Carlos and the Managment Team. #A-1toyota More
by Bosslady914
Employees Worked With
Carlos Rodriguez
February 13, 2018
AWESOME EXPERIENCE !!! My overall experience was GREAT!! I took the car home the same day I was looking !! My sales person Eddie was awesome!! He made sure I was satisfied My overall experience was GREAT!! I took the car home the same day I was looking !! My sales person Eddie was awesome!! He made sure I was satisfied with my vehicle and that I knew how to manage the car properly! I highly recommend coming to this dealership!!! More
by Kyrstie M Alvarado
Employees Worked With
February 13, 2018
Best dealership around I have bought many vehicle from A1 and have referred many people to A1 and they never disappoint! The absolute best place to buy a vehicle, I would n I have bought many vehicle from A1 and have referred many people to A1 and they never disappoint! The absolute best place to buy a vehicle, I would never send my friends or family anywhere else. Brenton has always treated us with great respect, Paul Wright as well. More
by LWhilby
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February 13, 2018
Peace of Mind made easy My wife was rear-ended on the interstate and we were not expecting having to shop for a motor vehicle. We went to them based off of all the great thin My wife was rear-ended on the interstate and we were not expecting having to shop for a motor vehicle. We went to them based off of all the great things we heard. They made us feel comfortable and not abused due to our situation. I would recommend then to anyone More
by Dominica Iuliano
February 11, 2018
Excellent customer service. For this dealership, is not just about to sell you a car, is all about showing that they care for you and they are willing to work with you. The deale For this dealership, is not just about to sell you a car, is all about showing that they care for you and they are willing to work with you. The dealership is clean and organized, and great atmosphere. I had the opportunity to met Armando Muniz, General Sales Manager, and Eddie Oliveras, Sales Consultant, and both of them were straight to the point and let me know everything like it is. I was very satisfied with their service and as a result, i ended up getting what i wanted. I definitely will be referring more people to come to this dealership. More
by Bviveros
February 09, 2018
Great sales and service departments. It was a pleasure dealing with Fariz Dadic when my husband and I were at A1 . He was exceptionally professional, polite, precise and considerate. He p It was a pleasure dealing with Fariz Dadic when my husband and I were at A1 . He was exceptionally professional, polite, precise and considerate. He put us at ease and made every effort to enable us to drive out of A1 Toyota in our newly acquired Rav4 ,with confidence that we were familiar with using all the new devices in the vehicle. He treated us as family members. Frank Crisafi initially communicated with us with the internet interaction and was efficient and cordial. We owned a Camry previously and were pleased that we had to deal with a designated service person namely Anthony Horan. He has been the driving force that makes us go to A1 for every issue we have had and will in the future. Siva and Chandraraj More
by Siva Chandraraj
