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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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December 31, 2016
Friendly and efficient We have bought 7 cars from Dado. He never pressured us in any way. He was alway patient with all our questions and if he did not know, on a very rare We have bought 7 cars from Dado. He never pressured us in any way. He was alway patient with all our questions and if he did not know, on a very rare occasion, he got the answer in a timely way. We feel like Dado is a friend of ours and praise him to family and friends all the time. Thank you Dado for your service. You are the best. Linda and Mike Zbriger More
by Lindaz193
December 31, 2016
A great buying experience!! This is the first time I have purchased a car from A-! Toyota. All of the personnel were friendly and cordial. Mitch Burban was very knowledgeable a This is the first time I have purchased a car from A-! Toyota. All of the personnel were friendly and cordial. Mitch Burban was very knowledgeable and informative. It was a pleasure to work with him and I love the car I got. More
by Deb!1234
December 31, 2016
Highest Quality Dealership I was in the market for a Tacoma and had been given some figures from a different Toyota dealer that were less than spectacular. A1 Salesman Kevin Wri I was in the market for a Tacoma and had been given some figures from a different Toyota dealer that were less than spectacular. A1 Salesman Kevin Wright provided superb individual attention and a no nonsense price that I could not pass up. I left feeling like a got the best bang for my buck. More
by Homey
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December 30, 2016
Great place to buy a new Car!!!!! From the moment we arrived at the dealer we were given the best service possible. Our sales person Patrick Cambell took the time to get to know what w From the moment we arrived at the dealer we were given the best service possible. Our sales person Patrick Cambell took the time to get to know what we needed and with no haggles provided us with all the information we needed to purchase our new car. We purchased a 2017 Toyota Rav 4.! Patrick even took the time to explaine to use how to use the features in our car with detail and a very inviting patient that helped us feel at ease. Angel Ramos at the finace department took the time to explained to us every document in detail making us feel confident about our buy. We came back two days later to the dearler to get our alarm installed and the service department was incredible. it was as easy as 1, 2, 3. I will defenetly recommend A - ! Toyota to all of my family and friends. I will come back when the time comes to buy another car! Thank you A-1 Toyota TEAM More
by Adeli
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Angel Ramos, Patrick Campbell
December 30, 2016
Amazing Amanda Botto helped me a lot. She's the best sales, she explained me she taught me. I went to buy a used car but she explained me that it's much bet Amanda Botto helped me a lot. She's the best sales, she explained me she taught me. I went to buy a used car but she explained me that it's much better buy a new car and I did it. So she is great. More
by Lolo15
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Carlos Orozco, Amanda Botto
December 27, 2016
Buying a new truck I had a very good experience buying a new truck from A-1 Toyota everyone was friendly and very professional. I have nothing but a positive experience. I had a very good experience buying a new truck from A-1 Toyota everyone was friendly and very professional. I have nothing but a positive experience. More
by GregB
December 27, 2016
Great sales experience The process of the sale went very well. My sales person was excellent ocommunicating all that I needed to know to be comfortable making the deal. The process of the sale went very well. My sales person was excellent ocommunicating all that I needed to know to be comfortable making the deal. More
by Ajf56
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Amanda Botto
December 21, 2016
Great Experience From beginning to end my car buying experience with Mitch was phenomenal. I would definitely recommend A-1 and Mitch to anyone!! Best, Mari Figue From beginning to end my car buying experience with Mitch was phenomenal. I would definitely recommend A-1 and Mitch to anyone!! Best, Mari Figueroa More
by Mfigueroa1007
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Angel Ramos, Mitchell Burban
December 20, 2016
Great experience This is my second time buying a car from A1 and I just love the experience, the staff is always friendly and so helpful. I wouldn't want to do busine This is my second time buying a car from A1 and I just love the experience, the staff is always friendly and so helpful. I wouldn't want to do business anywhere else. More
by Aileen
December 18, 2016
Prius Prime - In A Hurry Thanks Kevin for accommodating our quick purchase of the Prius two weeks ago. I know we rushed through due to personal time crunch but you covered al Thanks Kevin for accommodating our quick purchase of the Prius two weeks ago. I know we rushed through due to personal time crunch but you covered all of the key elements and we were confident we were purchasing the "Wright" car for us. Thank you again for your help and accommodation! John & Christine More
by John Snow
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