Official VA inspection · Open SaturdaysStraight answers. Honest repairs.
Auto repair in Arlington, VA.
A full-service repair shop at 4035 Old Dominion Dr 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.
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
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.
Domestic, European, hybrid & electric
Tell us your make, model and concern. We will explain what we can check and what the next step involves.
Inside the shop
A real shop on Old Dominion Dr
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
Google review snapshot checked November 4, 2026.
“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
Find us
On Old Dominion Dr
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 in two short steps. We review requests during shop hours; a request does not reserve an appointment.
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 Old Dominion Dr, Arlington, VA. We are not affiliated with any similarly named business at another location.
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