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A-1 Toyota
New Haven, CT
1,144 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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May 24, 2023
This was the absolute best car buying experience we have ever had. We had an out of state purchase, involving several out of the norm factors. Everyone was courteous, informed, flexible, and easy to work ever had. We had an out of state purchase, involving several out of the norm factors. Everyone was courteous, informed, flexible, and easy to work with. We were able to execute the entire deal via phone and email and pick up the car very quickly. We have bought many cars in our home state of CA and this was so far beyond any great service we have ever encountered that I am willing to fly cross country to buy our next car to work with this dealership, who doesn't love a road trip, right? We so appreciate the no-nonsense approach without constant upselling. It was refreshing. More
by wcshauna
April 26, 2023
Working with Brenton was a great experience. He answered all my questions, and helped facilitate my trade-in into a brand new lease. He was helpful, knowledgeable, and respectful. He answered all my questions, and helped facilitate my trade-in into a brand new lease. He was helpful, knowledgeable, and respectful. More
by JT
Employees Worked With
April 24, 2023
Yousifu is very helpful when it comes to walking people through the shop he is so nice and concerning! This guy definitely deserves a free car from Toyota for working there for about 30 years! This will he through the shop he is so nice and concerning! This guy definitely deserves a free car from Toyota for working there for about 30 years! This will help him a lot! More
by Mohammed
April 22, 2023
We had a great experience at A-1 Toyota. They delivered on all their promises and were honest, professional, personable and helpful. They delivered on all their promises and were honest, professional, personable and helpful. More
by lindaacevedo
April 07, 2023
Knowledgeable and professional. He was always available when I had a question and responded in a timely manner. He was always available when I had a question and responded in a timely manner. More
by Silva m
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March 17, 2023
Great experience our sales person was amazing got a great deal got our new car in 2 hours deal got our new car in 2 hours More
by Mikegfla
March 14, 2023
A1 Toyota has been an incredibly wonderful dealership to work with. I have used them to service my used car and now for my first new car purchase. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. It was an awesome exper work with. I have used them to service my used car and now for my first new car purchase. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. It was an awesome experience. Working with Quincy was an amazing experience. He was thorough, personable, and efficient. He made my first new car purchase, for my birthday, so rewarding. I would recommend him and A1. More
by Wilkesyvette
February 17, 2023
Excellent sales and service, I’ve bought multiple vehicles and have has service regularly, these guys are top notch. vehicles and have has service regularly, these guys are top notch. More
by b.angelico
Employees Worked With
January 06, 2023
Dealership was very professional & responsive…Quincy was able to get my questions answered quickly and accurately. able to get my questions answered quickly and accurately. More
by TimWendy7
December 07, 2022
The team at A1 don't make you feel like a customer but a part of a group of likeminded passionate Toyota lovers. They prioritize your time and never make you feel like questions aren't important. The ene part of a group of likeminded passionate Toyota lovers. They prioritize your time and never make you feel like questions aren't important. The energy in the building is so positive. They have crushed the stereotype of "untrustworthy" car dealer. Will purchase all my Toyotas from A1. More
by Dmarsh34
