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A-1 Toyota

Name: A-1 Toyota
Address: 50 Amity Road, New Haven, CT, 06515, US
Telephone: (203) 389-1521
Rating: 4.9

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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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Quincy Smith

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5.0

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Andrew Constantinou

Sales Consultant

5.0

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Paul Wright

Business Manager

5.0

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Eddie Oliveras

finance manager

5.0

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November 20, 2019

"Friendly. No high power, no bait & switch"

- emp4n6

Sales person ("Steve A".) was pleasant, explained everything. When I said, "not interested" he just moved on. No trying to get me to someplace the dealer wanted. Sales paperwork person ("Eddie")was polite, efficient, and no high power here to purchase extended coverage (although I did). Overall a great experience. No smarmy sales pitches or treatment. Love the 2020 Prius and will recommend this dealer to anyone.

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Stephen Altvater

5.0

Eddie Oliveras

5.0

November 18, 2019

"Great experience buying a new Rav 4."

- John G of North Haven

Andy Constantinou made the purchase of a new Rav 4 an exceptional experience. He thoroughly explained all the options available and found us exactly what we were looking for. We had the new vehicle within a week with several extra accessories all installed. Andy had the car setup for us and spent a good deal of time showing me how to operate all of the numerous features. He also arranged transportation from our home so we didn’t have to drive to the dealer for delivery. Overall it was a very pleasant buying experience.

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Andrew Constantinou

5.0

November 18, 2019

"Very Satisfied "

- etuss80

Amjad was professional , up front about everything and made the whole process painless. I will definitely becoming back when it is time for my next truck

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Amjad Alhajjali

5.0

Jerry Bell

5.0

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"Friendly. No high power, no bait & switch"

"Great experience buying a new Rav 4."

"Very Satisfied "

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