Find us
Contact & directions
We're on Langston Blvd in North Arlington. Call during shop hours for the fastest answer, or send us the details any time.
- 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, please come during the hours above.
AAA Approved
AAA members get 10% off labor, up to $75.
Warranted work
1-year warranty on parts and labor.
Payment plans available
Payment plans available in the shop for larger repairs, including options for customers still building credit. Subject to approval.
Walk in or call ahead
Walk-ins are welcome, and they are usually the right call for a state inspection, an emissions test, an oil change or tire work. Mornings are the quietest.
For a larger repair, call (703) 243-3080 first. It is not that we turn anyone away, it is that having your parts on the shelf and a bay set aside is usually the difference between getting the car back today and getting it back tomorrow.
Send us the details instead
Tell us about the vehicle and what it needs, and we'll come back with a quote. Works outside shop hours too.
Get a free quote(703) 243-3080Areas we serve
Arlington · North Arlington · Cherrydale · Lyon Village · Ballston · Clarendon · Rosslyn · Falls Church · McLean · Washington, DC
Questions
Before you head over
- Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
- 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.
- Do you do Virginia state inspection and emissions here?
- Yes, we're an official Virginia inspection and emissions station right on Langston Blvd in Arlington. We can do both in one visit.
- What kinds of vehicles do you work on?
- All makes, foreign and domestic, from everyday commuters to European luxury cars. One of our technicians is a master on BMWs.
- Are you really AAA Approved?
- Yes. TAB Motors is a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility, which means we meet AAA's standards for training, equipment and customer satisfaction.
- Is it true there's free air and free coffee?
- Yes, free air for your tires and free coffee while you wait. It's the little stuff our customers mention in their reviews.
- How do you price repairs?
- 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.
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
Please 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.