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A-1 Toyota

New Haven, CT

4.6
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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August 18, 2016

2016 RAV4 XLE This was my first time at this dealership and I can say it was a very positive experience! David was extremely helpful, thorough, and personable throu More

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August 17, 2016

Leasing my Second Rav 4! Working with the A-1 Toyota team made my car shopping experience top notch. Quincy Smith worked with me on my first lease experience, and my return ex More

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August 17, 2016

A-1 lives up to its name for the 4th Time!! As a repeat customer I always expect the next visit / purchase experience to be better than the last; and for the 5th time it was. With a Prius, 2 A More

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Other Employees : John Durrani, Anthony Horan, Juan Gil
August 16, 2016

Very attentive and accommodating I just leased a new Scion tC, which is my 3rd car from A1. This whole sales experience has by far been the best! First of all, I went in with my Dad w More

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Other Employees : Sunny Dhawan, Angel Ramos
August 16, 2016

No fuss experience From beginning to end my experience at A1 was very easy, no pressure and accommodating. Everyone I spoke with from Sales (Mitch), to finance (Carlos) More

by aroach
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Dan Wheeler
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Other Employees : Mitchell Burban
August 16, 2016

Sales consultant with expertise, patience, manners I met Sunny Dhawan after visiting many Toyota dealerships. What an unexpected pleasure. On a boiling hot day, he showed me multiple Highlanders, tryin More

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Sunny Dhawan
August 16, 2016

Excellent experience Buying a car at AOne Toyota was an excellent experience. Everyone we dealt with was very professional . There was no pressure. All of our requirement More

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Carlos Orozco, Mitchell Burban
August 10, 2016

10 out of 10 We just leased a Rav4 Hybrid. Our experience starting in the door with David Bryce and out with Carlos Orozco was a 10 out of 10 from start to finish More

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August 10, 2016

No pressure, just option 😃 I never knew I will be driving off the lot in a new 2016 camry se thank you A1 Toyota, I'm to join the Toyota family More

by Bigl
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Quincy Smith
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Paul Wright
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August 09, 2016

Very helpful The sales person explained every detail clearly and patiently answered all of my questions. She worked very hard to offer the best suitable car accord More

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