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A-1 Toyota
New Haven, CT
1,141 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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November 12, 2020
Andy was very easy to work with. He answered all my questions and then gave me good advice about the process and how it would go. I will keep in touch with him because I enjoyed meeting him. questions and then gave me good advice about the process and how it would go. I will keep in touch with him because I enjoyed meeting him. More
by Rob
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Andrew Constantinou
Helpful November 08, 2020
Quincy Smith sold me a Prius Prime. The guy knows his stuff. Best car salesman/person I’ve ever dealt with. Quincy met with me at least 3 times. My plan had been to purchase an EV (shy of a Tesla), bu stuff. Best car salesman/person I’ve ever dealt with. Quincy met with me at least 3 times. My plan had been to purchase an EV (shy of a Tesla), but I was not happy with the quality of the cars on the market. Quincy at A-1 showed me the benefits of the Prius Prime. I think we went for 2 test drives and he offered more. He met with me on my schedule and kept me informed of the paperwork going on. The whole dealership is A-1 More
by will.rosenblatt
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November 08, 2020
Dado is great to work with this is our 3rd toyota purchase from him. He was able to get the 4runner we wanted to buy. purchase from him. He was able to get the 4runner we wanted to buy. More
by Jason
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November 05, 2020
Customer service was stellar. My sales consultant was conscientious, he first asked questions to get an idea of what I was looking for then made recommendations to get me into the right vehicle. He expla conscientious, he first asked questions to get an idea of what I was looking for then made recommendations to get me into the right vehicle. He explain the entire process from start to finish. He knew his Toyota products from start to finish. He also ensured that I understood all the features in the vehicle and all apps relating to Toyota. Great Experience. More
by Dmz
November 03, 2020
I’ve been buying cars from A-1 Toyota for many years and would not go to any other dealership. Gary Dos Reis, the General Manager, ensures that I am happy with my purchase and that I always get the best de would not go to any other dealership. Gary Dos Reis, the General Manager, ensures that I am happy with my purchase and that I always get the best deal. Kevin Wright, Sales Consultant, was excellent in explaining all the features of my new Venza. A1 Toyota is the best dealership in Connecticut! More
by GSS
November 01, 2020
I’ve purchased quite a few cars at various dealerships and Andrew Constantinou was the best salesman I’ve worked with. He was very knowledgeable and honest, I would recommend him to anyone. and Andrew Constantinou was the best salesman I’ve worked with. He was very knowledgeable and honest, I would recommend him to anyone. More
by Tonyscapellato
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Andrew Constantinou
October 31, 2020
Excellent experience in ordering and purchasing a 2021 Toyota Highlander. My wife and I meet Andrew (Andy) Constantinou about six months ago. He was exceptionally knowledgeable, followed up with us occasi Toyota Highlander. My wife and I meet Andrew (Andy) Constantinou about six months ago. He was exceptionally knowledgeable, followed up with us occasionally, but never pressured us to buy. Once we ordered the vehicle, he kept us updated and facilitated the final purchase once the vehicle arrived. The no haggle pricing at A1 made the purchase less stressful. We bought this vehicle at A-1 because of Andy. The A-1 experience overall was quite positive. And... we love the car! More
by Michael
October 30, 2020
Dado has been "my man" for the purchase of 6 Toyota vehicles. He has an incredible memory , is engaging and friendly , and is very vested in our satisfaction !! vehicles. He has an incredible memory , is engaging and friendly , and is very vested in our satisfaction !! More
by billchapin
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October 28, 2020
Mr. Kevin Wright was excellent and helped me with the new purchase and explained all the features of the Vehicle. I would love to do business with them. purchase and explained all the features of the Vehicle. I would love to do business with them. More
by ravi
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