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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 09, 2017
You wont regret coming here! My experience was very good. The dealer hepled me pick a new car after 19 years of owning a toyota corolla. She sold me on a beautiful 2017 Camry. Its My experience was very good. The dealer hepled me pick a new car after 19 years of owning a toyota corolla. She sold me on a beautiful 2017 Camry. Its the perfect family car. Overall very easy and straightforward sale, you wont regret coming here. More
by porlucy66
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Amanda Botto
March 06, 2017
Satisfied Quincy was extremely helpful in meeting my needs and guiding me through the process. A+ Didnt take long, had all questions answered and felt like i wa Quincy was extremely helpful in meeting my needs and guiding me through the process. A+ Didnt take long, had all questions answered and felt like i was valued as a customer. Would recommend dealership and quincy More
by Yaris
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March 01, 2017
Excellent service! Quincy is knowledgeable and professional in every aspect of his job! He strives to meet your needs the best he can! He was there every step of the way Quincy is knowledgeable and professional in every aspect of his job! He strives to meet your needs the best he can! He was there every step of the way making sure I received everything I needed. I highly recommend A-1 Toyota! More
by Anthony S
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February 26, 2017
Outstanding and Professional Kevin was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was extremely patient with me and made it a wonderful experience. He was very professional. I will be b Kevin was very knowledgeable and helpful. He was extremely patient with me and made it a wonderful experience. He was very professional. I will be back again when I need a new car. More
by Joe B
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February 24, 2017
Outstanding! Excellent professional! Carlos is an excellent professional! He listens, which is very rare in a business setting. He truly cares about the customer's concerns. He helped w Carlos is an excellent professional! He listens, which is very rare in a business setting. He truly cares about the customer's concerns. He helped with the buy out of our leased Camry. From day one to the completion of the process Carlos was always genuinely polite making the whole experience very pleasant. We definitely recommend A-1 Toyota! More
by Happy Customer
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Carlos Orozco
February 24, 2017
Amazing car dealers They're the best and I will give it a thumbs up for the great work they do. The employee are very friendly and helpful when I needed to make my purcha They're the best and I will give it a thumbs up for the great work they do. The employee are very friendly and helpful when I needed to make my purchase. More
by Salam
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Sunny Dhawan
February 21, 2017
buying a new rav4 easy to do business with salesman and management friendly and helpful third time I bought a new car from A1 and the experience has always been not s easy to do business with salesman and management friendly and helpful third time I bought a new car from A1 and the experience has always been not stressful More
by carm1228
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February 18, 2017
Quincy is thorough, honest, empathetic, funny -- perfect I returned to Quincy to think through my next vehicle decision. Much had changed since our last visit. My husband died, and my 21 year old daughter I returned to Quincy to think through my next vehicle decision. Much had changed since our last visit. My husband died, and my 21 year old daughter will also need a car post college graduation. Quincy was absolutely sensational. Empathetic, sensible, and warm he is clear about the impact of all the decisions. Ultimately, I decided to lease a 2017 Prius Prime, and will either do the same for my daughter, or purchase a used Prius outright. Everyone on the Team Quincy worked together seamlessly. I couldn't be happier. I have been an A1 Toyota customer since 1995 and I believe that both my kids will stick with Toyota in the next generation. Thanks! Mary Ann Frank More
by Mary Ann Frank
February 16, 2017
Toyota Camry lease Friendly courteous knowledgeable staff. Anxious to please. Excellent service. Quality product. Did not feel pressured by Quincy. (Our salesman). S Friendly courteous knowledgeable staff. Anxious to please. Excellent service. Quality product. Did not feel pressured by Quincy. (Our salesman). Second time around for Camry lease. More
by Camryrave
February 16, 2017
Best place to ever buy a car This was my first time ever buying a new car. Amanda and Angel made this experience very enjoyable. All the staff was very helpful, kind, and knowledg This was my first time ever buying a new car. Amanda and Angel made this experience very enjoyable. All the staff was very helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. Definitely a better experience then I had expected it to be. I will definitely be a returning customer. More then satisfied. More
by Jordanbobbie14
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Angel Ramos, Amanda Botto
