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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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March 02, 2018
Easy, quick, no stress! Mr. Emerson was very helpful and informative. He put us at ease right away and quickly found a car for our needs and financial abilities. Would defini Mr. Emerson was very helpful and informative. He put us at ease right away and quickly found a car for our needs and financial abilities. Would definitely recommend you ask for him if you visited Toyota A1! Carlos was very friendly and walked us through the buying process with efficient speed. He thoroughly explained everything we needed to know and made sure we were comfortable and confident in our purchase. More
by Chrissie
March 02, 2018
Excellent Customer Service I just purchased a 2015 Venza. From start to finish, The man I worked with, Dado, was kind, extremely accommodating and helped find the right car. H I just purchased a 2015 Venza. From start to finish, The man I worked with, Dado, was kind, extremely accommodating and helped find the right car. He genuinely listened and always followed up. The entire A-1 family gets my highest praise and gratitude. I wouldn’t go anywhere else to purchase a car. My heartfelt thanks!!!! Victoria Simiola More
by Victoria3
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Anthony Horan, Donna Galardi
March 01, 2018
Excellent Dealership Purchasing a 2018 RAV-4 at A1 Toyota was a pleasure dealing with Kevin Wright, sales consultant and Gary Dos Reis, sales manager. Kevin was very frie Purchasing a 2018 RAV-4 at A1 Toyota was a pleasure dealing with Kevin Wright, sales consultant and Gary Dos Reis, sales manager. Kevin was very friendly, knowledgeable and organized. I was never kept waiting through the whole process. The paper work was done by Carlos Orozco, business manager. He was very organized and efficient making the process very smooth. A1 Toyota is an excellent dealership to do business with. More
by GSS
February 26, 2018
The sales man was very frendly and understanding Benton explained everything to me in detail. My intended on buying a new car , but after he explained why I should I brought one. Also Mr. Paul Wright Benton explained everything to me in detail. My intended on buying a new car , but after he explained why I should I brought one. Also Mr. Paul Wright in finance work with to get the best deal possible. More
by Bobby
February 21, 2018
Very Well Paced The enviorment was very comfortable , the customer service was very pleasing, I was able to make choices with no pressure. I also found that all my q The enviorment was very comfortable , the customer service was very pleasing, I was able to make choices with no pressure. I also found that all my questions were answered . More
by Melvblaze
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Carlos Rodriguez
February 21, 2018
Excelente experiencias en mi compra de mi primer auto Tremendo servicio y El Señor Carlos Rodríguez fue muy amable y servicial con nosotros.. excelente trabajo. Nos encantó el lugar muy limpio y muy organ Tremendo servicio y El Señor Carlos Rodríguez fue muy amable y servicial con nosotros.. excelente trabajo. Nos encantó el lugar muy limpio y muy organizado. More
by Sully1984
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Carlos Rodriguez
February 20, 2018
It's Like Family So Far bought 3 car's from them and have a nice staff and specially Sunny he's one of the best guys at the dealer and try's to get everything done to So Far bought 3 car's from them and have a nice staff and specially Sunny he's one of the best guys at the dealer and try's to get everything done to make sure you're happy, no pushy salesmen and the staff is amazing and friendly! More
by Sam1030
February 19, 2018
Honest They presented numbers in non-forceful way and thoroughly explained figures the degree to which match what in wanted to pay/what I could afford. They presented numbers in non-forceful way and thoroughly explained figures the degree to which match what in wanted to pay/what I could afford. More
by 4runner18
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Carlos Orozco, Marilys Robles
February 18, 2018
Absolutely Mind Blowing!!! This experience was amazing ! The car salesman Carlos Rodriquez was by far very wise about all aspects of the vehicle I was interested in purchasing. This experience was amazing ! The car salesman Carlos Rodriquez was by far very wise about all aspects of the vehicle I was interested in purchasing. At any point he was unsure he went to a colleague to assure that I was getting the right information. In search of a family vehicle was my husban and I goal. Carlos helped us obtain that. A-1 Toyota is blessed to have such a high energy and trustworthy salesman. He even went the extra mile to give on site tutorials on the system in the car. God Bless Carlos and the Managment Team. #A-1toyota More
by Bosslady914
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Carlos Rodriguez
February 13, 2018
AWESOME EXPERIENCE !!! My overall experience was GREAT!! I took the car home the same day I was looking !! My sales person Eddie was awesome!! He made sure I was satisfied My overall experience was GREAT!! I took the car home the same day I was looking !! My sales person Eddie was awesome!! He made sure I was satisfied with my vehicle and that I knew how to manage the car properly! I highly recommend coming to this dealership!!! More
by Kyrstie M Alvarado
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