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Exhaust Repair in Arlington

A sudden roar, a rattle, or a rotten-egg smell means the exhaust needs attention. We repair pipes, mufflers, catalytic converters and hangers, and cure the noise at the source.

What you get

  • Muffler & pipe repair
  • Catalytic converter service
  • Fixes noise & emissions

Come in if you have

  • The car has gotten noticeably louder, especially under acceleration
  • A rattle from underneath at idle or over bumps
  • Exhaust fumes you can smell inside the cabin
  • A failed emissions test, or a catalytic converter efficiency code
  • Visible rust, holes or a pipe hanging down under the car

When the exhaust starts getting loud, it's not just annoying, it can mean a leak that's letting fumes escape, a failing catalytic converter, or a component that will fail your next inspection. TAB Motors repairs the whole exhaust system, from the manifold back to the tailpipe, and finds the leak so the fix actually lasts.

Exhaust work we handle

  • Muffler and resonator replacement
  • Exhaust pipe and flex-pipe repair
  • Catalytic converter diagnosis and replacement
  • Oxygen sensor replacement
  • Exhaust manifold and gasket leaks
  • Loose hangers and rattles

Loud, smelly, or rattling?

A deep roar usually means a hole or a bad muffler. A rattle under the car is often a loose heat shield or hanger. A sulfur / rotten-egg smell can point to a failing catalytic converter. And a droning exhaust leak near the engine can let exhaust into the cabin, that one's a safety issue worth handling promptly.

Exhaust, emissions and inspection

Exhaust problems and emissions go hand in hand, a bad catalytic converter or O2 sensor will fail the emissions test, and a leaking or insecure exhaust will fail the safety inspection. We can diagnose the exhaust, repair it, and get you through both requirements in one stop.

What happens next

  1. 1

    Tell us what it is doing

    Call (703) 243-3080, start a quote online, or stop in. What you hear or feel, and when, narrows things down before anything comes apart.

  2. 2

    We look at the car

    We check the actual parts rather than guessing from the symptom, and we tell you if the cause turns out to be something other than what you came in for.

  3. 3

    You get the price first

    We show you what we found, explain what is urgent and what can wait, and quote the work before we start. You are free to think it over or take the quote elsewhere.

  4. 4

    We do the work

    Once you approve it, the job goes ahead, backed by our 1-year warranty on parts and labor. Payment plans available for larger repairs.

  5. 5

    You get the car back

    Road tested where it matters, with a plain explanation of what was done and anything worth keeping an eye on.

What it costs

We don't publish a flat price for this, because an honest number depends on your specific vehicle and what we find. What we will do is tell you the price before we start, and not change it without talking to you first.

If we need to see the car before we can quote accurately, we'll say so rather than throw out a number we can't stand behind.

AAA members save

AAA members get 10% off labor, up to $75. Bring your card.

Backed for a year

1-year warranty on parts and labor.

Payment plans available

Spread the cost of a bigger job. Ask us in the shop.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my car suddenly so loud?
Usually a hole in the exhaust, a rusted-through pipe, or a failed muffler. We'll find the leak and repair it.
Do I need a whole new exhaust or just one part?
Often just one section or component. We repair what's failed rather than replacing the entire system when we don't have to.
Can a bad catalytic converter be fixed?
A clogged or failed converter is replaced, not repaired, but first we confirm it's actually the converter and not a sensor, so you don't overspend.
Is an exhaust leak dangerous?
It can be, especially if fumes reach the cabin. It's worth fixing promptly.
Will an exhaust problem fail inspection?
Yes, both the safety inspection (insecure or leaking exhaust) and emissions (bad converter/sensor) can fail. We handle both.

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Need exhaust repair?

Tell us what's going on and we'll come back with a quote. Takes about two minutes, and there's no obligation.

AAA members get 10% off labor, up to $75 · 1-year warranty on parts and labor · Payment plans available

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