# Timing Belt & Ignition in Arlington, VA, Tab Motors Auto Repair | Exxon

> Timing belt replacement and ignition / tune-up service in Arlington, VA at TAB Motors | Exxon. Avoid a broken-belt disaster. 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

## Timing Belt & Ignition
A snapped timing belt can wreck an engine. We replace belts on schedule and handle ignition tune-ups, spark plugs, coils and wires, to keep it starting and running strong.

Two systems, one goal: keeping your engine turning smoothly. The **timing belt** keeps the engine's internals in sync, and on many engines a broken belt means bent valves and a repair bill several times the cost of the belt. The **ignition system**, spark plugs, coils and wires, is what lights the fire; when it's tired you get misfires, rough running and wasted fuel. TAB Motors handles both.

## Timing belt replacement

If your vehicle uses a timing belt (many four-cylinders and some V6s do), the manufacturer sets a replacement interval, often around 60,000–100,000 miles. Replacing it on time is non-negotiable on an "interference" engine, where a snapped belt lets the pistons hit the valves. While the belt is off, it's the smart time to replace the water pump and tensioner too, since the labor overlaps.

## Ignition & tune-up

- Spark plug replacement

- Ignition coil and coil-pack service

- Spark plug wires and connectors

- Misfire diagnosis

- Rough idle and hard-start repair

## Timing chain vs. belt

Not sure which you have? Many newer engines use a timing *chain* that's designed to last much longer but still isn't maintenance-free. We'll tell you what your engine uses and what it actually needs, no upselling a belt job on a car that doesn't have one. A fresh [oil change](./oil-change.html) and a [fuel system service](./fuel-system-service.html) round out a proper tune-up.

## Frequently asked questions
**How do I know if my car has a timing belt or chain?**

Tell us your year, make and model and we'll tell you exactly. Belts need scheduled replacement; chains last longer but aren't forever.

**What happens if my timing belt breaks?**

On an interference engine, a broken belt can bend valves and cause major internal damage. That's why replacing it on schedule is so important.

**When should I replace my timing belt?**

Follow your manufacturer's interval, commonly 60,000 to 100,000 miles. If you're near it or don't know its history, have it checked.

**Why is my engine misfiring or running rough?**

Often worn spark plugs or a failing ignition coil. We diagnose the misfire and replace only what's needed.

**Should I replace the water pump with the timing belt?**

Usually yes, it's driven by the same belt, so doing both at once saves a lot of labor down the road.

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