TAB Motors is a full-service auto repair shop and Exxon station on Old Dominion Dr. Virginia state inspection and emissions, oil, brakes, tires and diagnostics, honest work, fair prices, free coffee while you wait.


From your Virginia state inspection to brakes, tires, diagnostics and major repairs, TAB Motors handles it all on Old Dominion Dr, for every make, foreign and domestic. Honest recommendations, quality work, and a fair price you hear about before we start.
Three steps. No pressure, no surprise add-ons.
Tell us your vehicle and what's going on. Walk-ins welcome for inspections, oil and tires.
We show you what we find and quote it before any work starts. No scare tactics, no upsell games.
Quality parts, done right the first time, for every make, foreign and domestic.
Bays full, coffee on, air free, right on Old Dominion Dr.









TAB Motors | Exxon is a full-service auto repair shop and gas station on Old Dominion Dr in North Arlington. We handle everything from your Virginia state inspection to brakes, tires, diagnostics and engine work, for every make, foreign and domestic.
Our reputation is built on one thing: honest diagnostics, quality work, and fair pricing. When a dealer quoted one customer thousands for an electrical problem, our team found the real fault and fixed it for a fraction. Customers name our technicians in their reviews, Jose, Brandon (a BMW specialist), and manager Ahmad among them, and keep bringing their family's cars back.
We're a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility, an official VA inspection and emissions station, and yes, the free air and free coffee are real.
We're on Old Dominion Dr in North Arlington, easy to reach from McLean, Falls Church and DC. Call, text, or send the form and we'll get right back to you.
Based on Old Dominion Dr in North Arlington and serving the surrounding communities, McLean, Falls Church, Alexandria, Vienna, Fairfax, Great Falls and across the river in DC. Tap your area for details.
Not listed? If you're nearby, give us a call at (703) 243-3080, we serve the wider Arlington and Northern Virginia area.
If you've searched "auto repair near me" or "Virginia inspection Arlington," TAB Motors | Exxon on Old Dominion Dr is built for exactly that. We're a true full-service shop: state safety inspection and emissions testing, oil changes, brake repair, check-engine diagnostics, tire and TPMS service, batteries and charging, suspension and steering, cooling and AC, transmission, exhaust, timing belts and tune-ups, and fuel system service.
We work on every make and model, foreign and domestic, from daily commuters to European luxury cars, and we diagnose problems properly instead of guessing. That's why drivers from Arlington, McLean, Falls Church, Alexandria, Vienna and across the DC area trust us with their cars.
Come by 4035 Old Dominion Dr, call (703) 243-3080, or fill out the form for a free, upfront estimate. Free air, free coffee, and a straight answer, every time.
Walk-ins are welcome, especially for state inspections, oil changes and tires. For bigger repairs, calling ahead at (703) 243-3080 means we'll have the right parts and time set aside.
Yes, we're an official Virginia inspection and emissions station right on Old Dominion Dr in Arlington. We can do both in one visit.
All makes, foreign and domestic, from everyday commuters to European luxury cars. One of our technicians is a master on BMWs.
Yes. TAB Motors is a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility, which means we meet AAA's standards for training, equipment and customer satisfaction.
Yes, free air for your tires and free coffee while you wait. It's the little stuff our customers mention in their reviews.
You get an honest, upfront price before any work starts. We show you what's wrong, explain what's urgent versus what can wait, and never pressure you into extras.
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Read moreVirginia inspection, oil, brakes, tires and more on Old Dominion Dr. Free air, free coffee, and a straight answer every time.