# Exhaust Repair in Arlington, VA, Tab Motors Auto Repair | Exxon

> Exhaust, muffler and catalytic converter repair in Arlington, VA at TAB Motors | Exxon. Fix the noise and the emissions. Call (703) 243-3080.

## Business facts
- **Name:** Tab Motors Auto Repair | Exxon
- **Address:** 4035 Old Dominion Dr, Arlington, VA 22207
- **Phone:** (703) 243-3080 (call or text)
- **Hours:** Mon–Sat 7 AM – 7 PM
- **Rating:** 4.9 stars from 60+ Google reviews
- **Type:** Full-service auto repair shop + Exxon station; AAA Approved Auto Repair
- **Inspections:** Official Virginia State Safety Inspection & Emissions Testing station
- **Service area:** Arlington, McLean, Falls Church, Alexandria, Vienna, Fairfax, Great Falls, Ballston, Clarendon, Rosslyn, Cherrydale & Washington, DC
- **Perks:** Free air, free coffee, honest upfront pricing

## Exhaust Repair
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.

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](./virginia-emissions-inspection.html) 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](./virginia-state-inspection.html). We can diagnose the exhaust, repair it, and get you through both requirements in one stop.

## 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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Call (703) 243-3080 or visit 4035 Old Dominion Dr, Arlington, VA 22207.