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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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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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March 16, 2017
Great Experience Overall my experience was very good. Emerson was very helpful and he guided me through the process very well. I would definitely recommend A-1 Toyota Overall my experience was very good. Emerson was very helpful and he guided me through the process very well. I would definitely recommend A-1 Toyota to my friends my family. More
by Maran
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March 16, 2017
Great Experience! Walked in hoping to shop around but ended up with a 2017 Toyota highlander. Impressed with the level of salesmanship displayed by all the employee. Ve Walked in hoping to shop around but ended up with a 2017 Toyota highlander. Impressed with the level of salesmanship displayed by all the employee. Very pleased with my choice of dealership. More
by ifeomaferguson
March 15, 2017
I leased a 2017 Highlander I was honestly very, very impressed with the professionalism, service and competitive price offered to me. As a result, I chose to lease a brand new I was honestly very, very impressed with the professionalism, service and competitive price offered to me. As a result, I chose to lease a brand new 2017 Toyota Highlander when I wasnt positive about going with a brand new car. More
by pablolperez
March 15, 2017
A-1 Toyota-Great place and great people to do business with. I have been dealing with A-1 Toyota since 2002 when I bought my second Camry there. Always a great experience. Working with David, Carlos and Mustafa I have been dealing with A-1 Toyota since 2002 when I bought my second Camry there. Always a great experience. Working with David, Carlos and Mustafa on my recent purchase was a pleasure. More
by SusanCBC
March 11, 2017
Excellent and efficient service I have bought from other dealerships and have had decent experiences, but A-1 Toyota has been the best. The sales rep David Bryce was a pleasure to wo I have bought from other dealerships and have had decent experiences, but A-1 Toyota has been the best. The sales rep David Bryce was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in taking me through all the steps and clarified several questions I had. We started with an overview of the services offered, financing, new vs, used options and the proceeded to test drive. I felt very comfortable with his tutorial regarding car functions, particularly the variety of the interior dash capabilities. The experience was very amiable and professional and I respect and appreciate this. To conclude, I was impressed by the overall service and the ease of the contract and financing portion of the sale. There are many perks as well, free oil changes for the life of the car etc..customers are treated with respect and I will remember this when I look for a new car in the future or recommend a dealership to friends and family. More
by happygolucky
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Carlos Orozco, David Bryce
March 11, 2017
Recent Purchase of a 2017 Toyota Tacoma I recently purchased my vehicle here and I had a great experience. My salesperson genuinely cared about my car buying experience. Amanda, was a great I recently purchased my vehicle here and I had a great experience. My salesperson genuinely cared about my car buying experience. Amanda, was a great salesperson and answered all of my questions. I felt no pressure from her and she returned all of my phone calls in a timely manner. I bought my previous trucks from there 12 years ago and the service is just as great, if not better! More
by Manny15
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Amanda Botto
March 09, 2017
You wont regret coming here! My experience was very good. The dealer hepled me pick a new car after 19 years of owning a toyota corolla. She sold me on a beautiful 2017 Camry. Its My experience was very good. The dealer hepled me pick a new car after 19 years of owning a toyota corolla. She sold me on a beautiful 2017 Camry. Its the perfect family car. Overall very easy and straightforward sale, you wont regret coming here. More
by porlucy66
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Amanda Botto
March 06, 2017
Satisfied Quincy was extremely helpful in meeting my needs and guiding me through the process. A+ Didnt take long, had all questions answered and felt like i wa Quincy was extremely helpful in meeting my needs and guiding me through the process. A+ Didnt take long, had all questions answered and felt like i was valued as a customer. Would recommend dealership and quincy More
by Yaris
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March 01, 2017
Excellent service! Quincy is knowledgeable and professional in every aspect of his job! He strives to meet your needs the best he can! He was there every step of the way Quincy is knowledgeable and professional in every aspect of his job! He strives to meet your needs the best he can! He was there every step of the way making sure I received everything I needed. I highly recommend A-1 Toyota! More
by Anthony S
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February 26, 2017
Outstanding and Professional Kevin was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was extremely patient with me and made it a wonderful experience. He was very professional. I will be b Kevin was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was extremely patient with me and made it a wonderful experience. He was very professional. I will be back again when I need a new car. More
by Joe B
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