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A-1 Toyota

New Haven, CT

4.2
1,146 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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April 10, 2015

Best experience by far... Pinch me This was such an easy, if not enjoyable buying experience. We drove all the way from NJ for a specific model of used car. We would absolutely drive More

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April 09, 2015

Above and beyond!! Service director mike Q went above and beyond once again. My battery had died while I was out of town. He sent someone to my home, jumped the car, too More

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April 09, 2015

Qincy, Angel and me To me, Quincy is more than a car salesman. He is empathetic, understanding and very personable. I became a Toyota afficianado 3 years ago. At that More

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April 04, 2015

Great Selection and Personable Staff A-1 Toyota is a great location find your next vehicle! The car lot is fully stocked with a variety of new and used vehicles. Technology is available More

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April 01, 2015

Great Buying Experience Quincy Smith made this car buying experience extremely enjoyable and easy. This was the second RAV4 that we have purchased from Quincy. Excellent kn More

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March 26, 2015

My used car purchasing very easy. Quincy was responsive and attentive and that my experience of purchasing the used Camry very easy. He came with a great recommendation and I found th More

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March 18, 2015

Wonderful!! Quincy is a helpful honest person! He defies all the negative stigmas car salesman have. Carlos made the paper work simple and easy to understand. More

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March 18, 2015

Wonderful buying experience Just picked up a 2012 Prius C for my son. Quincy did a really good job of keeping me posted on available models until the perfect one came to the deal More

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March 18, 2015

Top-notch experience! I worked with the A-1 family and Quincy Smith to purchase a vehicle this month. I could not be happier with the overall experience. Quincy knows his More

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March 17, 2015

Second vehicle purchased at A1 Toyota!! Purchased my second vehicle through A1 and Dealt with Quincy a second time as well, I highly recommend this dealership for anyone in the market for a More

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