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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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November 30, 2016
Pleasurable experience after unexpectedly finding myself in need of new wheels I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Quincy. He made the experience as simple and s after unexpectedly finding myself in need of new wheels I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Quincy. He made the experience as simple and straightforward as possible I now drive a 2016 Avalon. Quincy comes with my highest recommendations. More
by Marie Z
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November 29, 2016
Amazing dealer to buy car from I was looking for a new car, after spending really hard time to find the right dealer where I can buy my car, I had to drive long trip just to meet gr I was looking for a new car, after spending really hard time to find the right dealer where I can buy my car, I had to drive long trip just to meet great people at this wonderful dealership. They assisted me on picking up the right car with very convenient price. I highly recommend this place for being amazing dealership with wonderful employees who care about customers satisfaction as number one. More
by Ahmd
November 22, 2016
Outstanding 1st class service Mohammad was outstanding from the very beginning until the final delivery of our 2017 Toyota Tacoma. His personality was the type of person that made Mohammad was outstanding from the very beginning until the final delivery of our 2017 Toyota Tacoma. His personality was the type of person that made you feel right at home, no pressure and went into great detail about the key features of my truck. I would recommend doing business with Mohammad and A-1 Toyota. My wife will be needing a new car in a few years and A-1 Toyota will be the dealership of choice. More
by John
Employees Worked With
Carlos Orozco, Mohammad Durrani
November 19, 2016
3rd car we bought from them We have bought 3 cars from A1 Toyota in the past 8 years. Brenton is a nice person and good salesman. Carlos was very thorough in explaining our opt We have bought 3 cars from A1 Toyota in the past 8 years. Brenton is a nice person and good salesman. Carlos was very thorough in explaining our options and never pressured us into buying add-ons. His explanations were the best we have experienced while buying a new car. Dealership is Low pressure as is Toyota in general with a decent Service Department. More
by salf
November 09, 2016
tundra pro worked with sonny and gary they were both great to deal with . sonny did not pressure me to buy anything and that made all the difference to me , thi worked with sonny and gary they were both great to deal with . sonny did not pressure me to buy anything and that made all the difference to me , this is the second truck i bought from them and would highly recommend asking for sonny More
by joseph burgarella
November 06, 2016
Great experience Quincy was awesome. He listened to what we wanted. Let us test drive numerous vehicles. Explained everything in great detail. The whole process was Quincy was awesome. He listened to what we wanted. Let us test drive numerous vehicles. Explained everything in great detail. The whole process was seamless. More
by Avalon1
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November 05, 2016
Corolla 2017 Good experience thanks to Mitch and Angel for their help in every step of the process. I was looking for something good and what I got was even better Good experience thanks to Mitch and Angel for their help in every step of the process. I was looking for something good and what I got was even better. More
by Corolla2017
Employees Worked With
Angel Ramos, Mitchell Burban
November 04, 2016
New car purchase Great experience from start to finish. Mohammad was outstanding. We purchased a new Prius and Mohammad was easy going, not pushy, and helped us get Great experience from start to finish. Mohammad was outstanding. We purchased a new Prius and Mohammad was easy going, not pushy, and helped us get the right model for what we were looking for. More
by Sjf124
Employees Worked With
Mohammad Durrani
November 03, 2016
The most friendly people to deal with Kevin and Carlos were so patient. They took the time to explain everything so well that I actually don't think I had any questions. The dealership Kevin and Carlos were so patient. They took the time to explain everything so well that I actually don't think I had any questions. The dealership was so easy to get to. Kevin even stayed late for me after the dealership had closed. More
by J Smith
November 02, 2016
truck purchase Worked with Keven Wright no pressure .He was very knowledgeable and ansered all my questions. Was willing to spend all the time with me that I needed Worked with Keven Wright no pressure .He was very knowledgeable and ansered all my questions. Was willing to spend all the time with me that I needed. Thank You Keven for the help Frank More
by Frank
