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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 28, 2017
They made it easy to buy a car David Bryce went above and beyond during the time I was looking for a certified used Rav4, from when I met him to when I walked out the door with the David Bryce went above and beyond during the time I was looking for a certified used Rav4, from when I met him to when I walked out the door with the keys. A good honest salesman, he didn't do the hard sell thing that you come across sometimes. On the finance side, Angel Ramos made everything clear and was able to field any questions I had with ease. He's well versed in the financial side of things. Thanks A-1, top notch. More
by Ryk
Employees Worked With
Angel Ramos, David Bryce
March 23, 2017
Over 45 Year's of Honest, Reliable Service My wife & I bought first car from A-1 when they were in East Haven. Can't tell you how many we've bought since. Have serviced cars regularly and to My wife & I bought first car from A-1 when they were in East Haven. Can't tell you how many we've bought since. Have serviced cars regularly and to date have not had a bad experience in our dealings with Service, Sales, Body shop or Parts. A-1 favorite people are Quincy Smith, Ken Perrone and Aunt Carol! More
by bigguy
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March 22, 2017
Very Satisfied with Dave Bryce & Paul Wright It was a pleasure dealing with David Bryce at A-1 Toyota. This was our third stop in our efforts to trade in our Honda Pilot for a new Highlander and It was a pleasure dealing with David Bryce at A-1 Toyota. This was our third stop in our efforts to trade in our Honda Pilot for a new Highlander and Dave and the team at A-1 gave us the best deal and the best service. We are very satisfied that we got a good deal and we were treated really well. Paul Wright made the finance piece very easy. More
by Steve21
March 19, 2017
Extremely satisfied This is my 3rd times going to A1Toyota obviously I love the car and the people who worked with me during my visit. I am extremely satisfied for what I This is my 3rd times going to A1Toyota obviously I love the car and the people who worked with me during my visit. I am extremely satisfied for what I have purchased and deal with the salesperson Emerson Macavinta and Angel Ramos. I left with the big smile. Thank you A1Toyota. More
by sweetmaple66
March 16, 2017
Great Experience! Walked in hoping to shop around but ended up with a 2017 Toyota highlander. Impressed with the level of salesmanship displayed by all the employee. Ve Walked in hoping to shop around but ended up with a 2017 Toyota highlander. Impressed with the level of salesmanship displayed by all the employee. Very pleased with my choice of dealership. More
by ifeomaferguson
March 16, 2017
Great Experience Overall my experience was very good. Emerson was very helpful and he guided me through the process very well. I would definitely recommend A-1 Toyota Overall my experience was very good. Emerson was very helpful and he guided me through the process very well. I would definitely recommend A-1 Toyota to my friends my family. More
by Maran
Employees Worked With
March 15, 2017
I leased a 2017 Highlander I was honestly very, very impressed with the professionalism, service and competitive price offered to me. As a result, I chose to lease a brand new I was honestly very, very impressed with the professionalism, service and competitive price offered to me. As a result, I chose to lease a brand new 2017 Toyota Highlander when I wasnt positive about going with a brand new car. More
by pablolperez
March 15, 2017
A-1 Toyota-Great place and great people to do business with. I have been dealing with A-1 Toyota since 2002 when I bought my second Camry there. Always a great experience. Working with David, Carlos and Mustafa I have been dealing with A-1 Toyota since 2002 when I bought my second Camry there. Always a great experience. Working with David, Carlos and Mustafa on my recent purchase was a pleasure. More
by SusanCBC
March 11, 2017
Excellent and efficient service I have bought from other dealerships and have had decent experiences, but A-1 Toyota has been the best. The sales rep David Bryce was a pleasure to wo I have bought from other dealerships and have had decent experiences, but A-1 Toyota has been the best. The sales rep David Bryce was a pleasure to work with. He was very thorough in taking me through all the steps and clarified several questions I had. We started with an overview of the services offered, financing, new vs, used options and the proceeded to test drive. I felt very comfortable with his tutorial regarding car functions, particularly the variety of the interior dash capabilities. The experience was very amiable and professional and I respect and appreciate this. To conclude, I was impressed by the overall service and the ease of the contract and financing portion of the sale. There are many perks as well, free oil changes for the life of the car etc..customers are treated with respect and I will remember this when I look for a new car in the future or recommend a dealership to friends and family. More
by happygolucky
Employees Worked With
Carlos Orozco, David Bryce
March 11, 2017
Recent Purchase of a 2017 Toyota Tacoma I recently purchased my vehicle here and I had a great experience. My salesperson genuinely cared about my car buying experience. Amanda, was a great I recently purchased my vehicle here and I had a great experience. My salesperson genuinely cared about my car buying experience. Amanda, was a great salesperson and answered all of my questions. I felt no pressure from her and she returned all of my phone calls in a timely manner. I bought my previous trucks from there 12 years ago and the service is just as great, if not better! More
by Manny15
Employees Worked With
Amanda Botto
