Official VA inspection · Open SaturdaysStraight answers. Honest repairs.
Auto repair in Arlington, VA.
A full-service repair shop at 4035 Langston Blvd in North Arlington, with an Exxon station on site. Inspections, diagnostics and everything in between.
Open Mon–Fri 7–6, Sat 7–3 · No obligation, no pressure.
AAA Approved
AAA members get 10% off labor, up to $75
1-year warranty on parts and labor
If something we repaired isn't right, bring it back. Parts and labor both covered.
Quoted before we start
You approve the price before any work begins. No surprise invoices.
Inspections and emissions
An official Virginia station, so both happen in a single visit.
Every make, including EVs
Domestic, Asian and European, plus hybrids, Tesla, Rivian and Lucid.
Payment plans available
Spread the cost of a bigger repair. Ask us about a plan that works for you.
What we do
Repairs and maintenance,
all under one roof
We're a repair shop, not a chain. The person who diagnoses your car is the person who fixes it.
Virginia drivers
Inspection & emissions, same visit
We're an official Virginia inspection station. Virginia requires a safety inspection every year and Arlington County requires emissions testing every two. We handle both, so keeping your registration valid doesn't mean two trips.
- Annual Virginia safety inspection
- Northern Virginia emissions testing
- If something fails, we can usually fix it the same visit
- We'll tell you what's required versus what can wait
Why bring it here
An independent shop
that explains itself
You see the price first
We diagnose, then quote, then wait for your yes. Nothing gets added to the bill without a conversation.
Diagnosis, not parts roulette
Reading a trouble code isn't a diagnosis. We find the actual cause instead of replacing parts until the light goes out.
AAA held us to a standard
AAA Approved shops are inspected on workmanship, facilities, technician training and reputation, then re-checked to keep it.
We don't turn cars away
German, Japanese, domestic, hybrid or fully electric, including the makes most independents won't touch.
Inside the shop
A real shop on Langston Blvd
Free air, free coffee, and an AAA-approved team that works on everything from daily commuters to European and electric vehicles.
Reviews
What Arlington drivers say
“Trustworthy and professional mechanic shop. I first discovered them when my Hummer H1 broke down about a mile from their location. Their mechanic, Jose, quickly diagnosed the issue and replaced the fan clutch and belt at a very fair price.”
K N
Arlington
“I got a flat tire on my black Kia SUV early in the morning, and Akhamad came to help me. He fixed the tire quickly and professionally. It was very early, and the poor guy looked sleepy, got the job done without any issues. I really appreciate service exon Arlington.”
Nourane Chhibi
Arlington
“Hands down one of the best mechanics around. Honest diagnostics, quality work, and fair pricing. The gas station staff is also courteous and helpful. I trust them completely with my vehicle.”
Razia K
Arlington
“Excellent service by the team. Brandon is master mechanic on BMWs by the way. They've been great with our Buick enclave. Honest and great price points.”
Tony Kozuch
Arlington
“Second time coming here and both times have been solid. First was for an oil change and this time I did a fuel system service. I could actually feel the difference after. Good work and fair pricing.”
Jam Reinar Rosas
Arlington
“I cannot recommend Tab Motors highly enough. I brought my car in with an electrical issue after the dealership told me it would cost thousands of dollars to repair. Jose quickly diagnosed the problem, and had it fixed very quickly.”
Susie Baer
Arlington
Advice & guides
Car care, explained
- Brakes
Why Your Steering Wheel Shakes When You Brake
A shake that shows up only when you brake is a different problem from a shake that is always there. Here is how to tell them apart and what the fix usually is.
Read the guide - Cooling & AC
Car AC Blowing Warm Air? Here Is What Is Actually Going On
Low refrigerant is the usual answer, but the real question is where it went. Here are the likely causes in order, and the one that quietly kills compressors.
Read the guide - Inspections
Virginia State Inspection: What Arlington Drivers Need to Know
What the inspector actually checks, why cars fail, and how to read your sticker so you're never caught driving on an expired one.
Read the guide
Find us
On Langston Blvd
in North Arlington
- Phone
- (703) 243-3080
- Shop hours
- Mon – Fri7:00 AM – 6:00 PMSat7:00 AM – 3:00 PMSunClosed
- The gas station on the property keeps longer hours than the repair shop. For service, come during the times above.
Ready to get it sorted?
Send us the details and we'll come back with a quote. Takes about two minutes.
Get a free quote1-year warranty on parts and labor · Payment plans available
Note: TAB Motors Arlington is an independently owned and operated repair shop at 4035 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA. We are not affiliated with any similarly named business at another location.
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