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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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August 21, 2016

Personable and reliable Whenever I contact frank for help with an appointment he always makes the process smooth and simple! He's extremely friendly and upfront and I respect More

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August 21, 2016

Easy going Luigi made us feel relaxed and did not pressure us into buying. He answered all our questions and made our experience relaxing and hassle free. More

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August 20, 2016

Another great car purchase experience at A-1 Toyota This week my husband and I completed another purchase of a vehicle from A-1 Toyota. It was as easy and fun as the other times that we have used this More

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August 20, 2016

Great experience I had never purchased a car from a dealership and was apprehensive at first. The staff made it so easy for me to walk away with a safe and beautiful v More

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August 20, 2016

Easy, helpful, reasonable, understanding If your looking for the right car at the best price A-1 Toyota can really do the job for you... Sales men were extremely helpful & fair... I purchased More

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August 18, 2016

Amanda she helpe me and everything she is good Amanda she she is a good person she help me and my wife to buy are frist car she help me and all things the information the information need More

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Amanda Botto
August 18, 2016

2016 RAV4 XLE This was my first time at this dealership and I can say it was a very positive experience! David was extremely helpful, thorough, and personable throu More

by Lily
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August 17, 2016

Leasing my Second Rav 4! Working with the A-1 Toyota team made my car shopping experience top notch. Quincy Smith worked with me on my first lease experience, and my return ex More

by mel4324
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August 17, 2016

A-1 lives up to its name for the 4th Time!! As a repeat customer I always expect the next visit / purchase experience to be better than the last; and for the 5th time it was. With a Prius, 2 A More

by Mr. Grizzle
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Gary Dos Reis
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Quincy Smith
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Paul Wright
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Other Employees : John Durrani, Anthony Horan, Juan Gil
August 16, 2016

No fuss experience From beginning to end my experience at A1 was very easy, no pressure and accommodating. Everyone I spoke with from Sales (Mitch), to finance (Carlos) More

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