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A-1 Toyota

New Haven, CT

4.7
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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50 Amity Road

New Haven, CT

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March 23, 2019

Salesmen was extremely knowledgeable and helpful! The salesman went above and beyond to answer all questions not only descriptive but also using visuals, pamphlets and lots of hands on test drives. More

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March 21, 2019

Honest dealers. They cared about me. I had a negate experience at another local Toyota dealer when I leased from them a few months ago. They overcharged me and didn’t treat me in a way th More

by MeriMH
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March 21, 2019

Great sales help Great dealership very clean wide variety friendly sales crew. Exelent finance department detailed my truck beautify it was a pleasure doing business t More

by John ONeill
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Eddie Oliveras
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March 21, 2019

Made car purchase easy and hassle free Have gone to their service dept for years because they're the best. Experience with the sales team was great as well, making things as quick, eas More

by Jamie121
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Quincy Smith
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Frank Crisafi
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Eddie Oliveras
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March 08, 2019

Pain-free auto shopping Kevin was courteous, and relaxed - no hype or pressure for a sale. He was familiar and knowledgeable about the vehicle we were interested in. One coul More

by Linda
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Kevin Wright
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March 06, 2019

Rating of Geoffrey Dahill My review of the experience is wonderful. The politeness, kind, and consideration of our time was deeply appreciated. I have already recommended him t More

by DianaM
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Paul Wright
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March 04, 2019

fair and professional I had the pleasure of working with Frank Mikolike in looking for a car. He was very patient and listened to what I was looking for. He answered all my More

by VivianO
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March 01, 2019

Quietly Quincy Soft spoken, warm, kind, sensitive, loyal, honest, polite, trustworthy, patient, interested, caring...not the usual descriptors of a car salesman! Pl More

by Marmal
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Quincy Smith
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Frank Crisafi
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Paul Wright
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Ralph Doyon
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Christina Hendricks
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March 01, 2019

Excellent Customer Service First I would like to give honor to God and thank Him for answering my prayers. This is my second 4 Runner. I purchased my first in 2004 and still run More

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Gary Dos Reis
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Quincy Smith
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February 28, 2019

Happy with our purchase. Frank was very helpful in the purchase of our new to us certified preowned vehicle. We experienced a few kinks along the way, but in the end, the deal More

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