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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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September 09, 2016
awesome experience Amanda and all the staff at A-1 Toyota were awesome! I felt so important and felt that every single details was explained to me! Amanda was not pushy Amanda and all the staff at A-1 Toyota were awesome! I felt so important and felt that every single details was explained to me! Amanda was not pushy and listened to what we were looking for in a vehicle!! I would not go anywhere else More
by Rene
September 08, 2016
Very helpful and efficient My husband and I just leased our first car (Toyota Highlander) from A-1, after purchasing a RAV4 three years ago. Kevin helped us decide which was the My husband and I just leased our first car (Toyota Highlander) from A-1, after purchasing a RAV4 three years ago. Kevin helped us decide which was the best vehicle for our needs (newborn twins!). The staff at A-1 were very efficient as well. More
by EmilyD
Employees Worked With
September 07, 2016
great Mustafa and hatim and luigi great team and john the sales manager very good guy I recommend this team for everyone very friendly and they know what Mustafa and hatim and luigi great team and john the sales manager very good guy I recommend this team for everyone very friendly and they know what they doing down the eath group More
by fadif
September 05, 2016
Fantastic Mitch was an amazing person, extremely realistic and down to earth. Informed me about all of my potential options and was able to help me drive away m Mitch was an amazing person, extremely realistic and down to earth. Informed me about all of my potential options and was able to help me drive away my new car. He did a great job showing me all the options of the vehicle and was overall great. More
by Sal D'Amico
September 05, 2016
A great experience-again! I have leased or purchased several Toyota Camrys from A-1 Toyota. Quincy has consistently found the best deal for my budget, and Ken and the staff in I have leased or purchased several Toyota Camrys from A-1 Toyota. Quincy has consistently found the best deal for my budget, and Ken and the staff in the service department have kept my cars running perfectly until I'm ready for a new one! More
by Mike Tortora
September 04, 2016
great experience Everyone at this dealership was extremely friendly and helpful - especially in helping me find the perfect car for what I needed and could afford. Pa Everyone at this dealership was extremely friendly and helpful - especially in helping me find the perfect car for what I needed and could afford. Patrick was awesome. More
by pcoles
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Patrick Campbell
September 02, 2016
Awesome They all worked really hard in order to get me the best deal they could, and they were always very friendly and trying their best to make me feel part They all worked really hard in order to get me the best deal they could, and they were always very friendly and trying their best to make me feel part of the Toyota family. More
by cncustodio
Employees Worked With
Carlos Orozco, Sunny Dhawan, Angel Ramos, Amanda Botto, Juan Gil
September 01, 2016
A Brand New Car We didn't think we would be able to purchase a brand new care, but with the help of David Bryce, we were able to evaluate several options. David helpe We didn't think we would be able to purchase a brand new care, but with the help of David Bryce, we were able to evaluate several options. David helped inform us about each car we looked at (both Camry's) and the benefits of each, but then let us make our decision. He was very respectful and helpful with our kids running all over the dealership. More
by skankey
Employees Worked With
David Bryce
September 01, 2016
Purchased 2016 Corolla Excellent experience with our purchase!! Mitch out salesperson was awesome and thorough with every detail Angel out finance person was exceptional! W Excellent experience with our purchase!! Mitch out salesperson was awesome and thorough with every detail Angel out finance person was exceptional! Will recommend A1 Toyota to my friends and family!! More
by Ohara
Employees Worked With
Angel Ramos, Mitchell Burban
August 31, 2016
Great experience My car buying experience was wonderful. David Bryce was extremely helpful and not at all pushy or aggressive. He patiently walked me through the leas My car buying experience was wonderful. David Bryce was extremely helpful and not at all pushy or aggressive. He patiently walked me through the leasing process (which I was doing for the first time) and made sure I was familiar with all the technology in my new car before I left the dealership. Carlos was also very helpful in making sure I understood everything about many lease. More
by Kathy
Employees Worked With
Carlos Orozco, David Bryce
