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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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October 27, 2020
I cannot say enough about our last sale experience at A-1 Toyota. It was quick and easy. Our sale person - Quincy was a fantastic person to work with. Toyota. It was quick and easy. Our sale person - Quincy was a fantastic person to work with. More
by monika
Helpful October 23, 2020
Kevin Wright was absolutely amazing in Informing me of my options and his patience with me as I deliberated on my decision. Each step of the way he made himself available to my questions even when I wasn’t s options and his patience with me as I deliberated on my decision. Each step of the way he made himself available to my questions even when I wasn’t sure I would continue service with Toyota at all. He is a great asset to the team at A1 Toyota. More
by K.mclennon
Employees Worked With
October 22, 2020
Dado and JR were excellent to work with. Quick and easy. They worked with me to get exactly what I wanted. I’ll be referring all family and friends to them in the future! They worked with me to get exactly what I wanted. I’ll be referring all family and friends to them in the future! More
by C.richetelli07
October 22, 2020
The dealership was clean and all that we interacted with were friendly and professional. Our salesperson Amjad was super knowledgeable about the vehicle Rave4. Once we decided we were going to purchase t were friendly and professional. Our salesperson Amjad was super knowledgeable about the vehicle Rave4. Once we decided we were going to purchase the vehicle, He worked diligently to get us driving home our new car that night. We will definitely recommend A-1 Toyota and Amjad to others. When our car needs service we look forward to coming back to A-1 as the deli area and waiting area looked appealing. More
by Joenic1
October 21, 2020
Dado was awesome! He took care of me the whole step of the way. Everyone is so nice and they way they do things here give you peace of mind. the way. Everyone is so nice and they way they do things here give you peace of mind. More
by Dnpekle
Employees Worked With
October 19, 2020
Fariz (Dado) Has been helping me for over 4 years very friendly, provides great service always makes thing easy. Highly recommended! He just got me into a new 2021 Corolla SE very happy friendly, provides great service always makes thing easy. Highly recommended! He just got me into a new 2021 Corolla SE very happy More
by alexananin
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October 18, 2020
We were very impressed with this dealership. They were very helpful during the process in our decision to purchase our first Toyota. Thank you all. very helpful during the process in our decision to purchase our first Toyota. Thank you all. More
by Rfortin02
October 15, 2020
Very professional and easy communication. They were also understanding and gave me all the information I needed to make for myself. I did not feel like they were pushy. understanding and gave me all the information I needed to make for myself. I did not feel like they were pushy. More
by jchaffkin
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October 10, 2020
It was a smooth easy process and our salesman max was fantastic no pressure salesman he made sure the process went across smoothly and frank the finance manager was also a pleasure to work with. Also put fantastic no pressure salesman he made sure the process went across smoothly and frank the finance manager was also a pleasure to work with. Also put max on here. 5 stars for him. More
by Dodge4lfe
October 07, 2020
This was a phenomenal experience, very helpful, courteous and client centric. Would recommend A1 Toyota to anyone needing to purchase a car. Seamless process and no haggling and client centric. Would recommend A1 Toyota to anyone needing to purchase a car. Seamless process and no haggling More
by Mikebostley
