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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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September 13, 2017

Excellent Experience A dealership is only as good, or bad, as its people. Been to this dealer about 7-8 times in 15 years for several new cars for our family, and have nev More

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September 09, 2017

Happy we were able to get a used/new Prius Good dealing with Quincy. He is the best! We have dealt with him for many purchases. We hope to enjoy using and traveling to many places More

by Ran
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September 07, 2017

Best experience buying/leasing a car!!!! All employees were extremely helpful. Definitely put my needs first. Felt no pressure to buy/lease or get something that didn't fit my needs. Quinc More

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September 05, 2017

Excellent Experience!!! Our sale person is Emerson Macavinta, and we have been dealing with him for the past 7 years. We call him every time our lease is ending and he alway More

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September 04, 2017

Great experience From my first meeting with Sunny everyone was very knowledgeable and professional. My Highlander was delivered in perfect condition. All the options w More

by Ron
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August 30, 2017

Only place to buy a Toyota in CT! We have bought many cars at A1 and this is our second with Brenton. We emailed in asking if a Camry was still available and Frank got back to me righ More

by AllanW40
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August 29, 2017

Recent service I was very pleased with my recent service for my Prius. The staff is very professional and care about you as a valued customer. They keep you appraise More

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August 29, 2017

A great car leasing experience! Sunny provided my wife and I with a tremendous leasing experience. We have leased 3 other cars from A-1 Toyota and with each one we had a very good e More

by epsteinr64
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Gary Dos Reis
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Frank Nieves
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Satinder (Sunny) Dhawan
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August 19, 2017

A1Toyota. A1Gary. with Sunny & Carlos. Great Team. The place You can go for Car dealer. Awesome services and Follow ups. We are very happy to purchase new cars. never regret with A1Toyota Teams. More

by jclee
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Satinder (Sunny) Dhawan
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August 08, 2017

AWESOME Customer Service! I looked at the reviews online for Honda and Toyota S.U.V.'s. I was going to look at Honda vehicles but on a whim I went to the Toyota dealer in tow More

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