VA Inspection & Emissions
Arlington
- VA Inspection & Emissions
- Full Repair & Service
- Towing Available
- Tires & Alignment
- Diagnostics
Arlington & Annandale, Virginia
Two shops. One standard. Fixed right the first time.
Family-run auto repair in Arlington and Annandale. ASE-certified technicians, a written estimate before anyone touches your car, and nearly 200 five-star reviews from your neighbors.
- Written estimate before any work
- ASE-certified technicians
- Se habla español
- Serving Northern Virginia 20+ years
4.5 ★★★★★Google & Yelp average
190+Customer reviews
2Northern Virginia locations
SíSe habla español
Choose your shop
Two locations, five miles apart
Same family standard at both. Pick the one closest to you — the Arlington shop is our state inspection station, and Annandale pumps fuel around the clock, 24 hours a day.
VA Inspection & Emissions
Gas Pumps Open 24/7
Annandale
- Gas Pumps Open 24/7
- Full Repair & Service
- Towing Available
- Tires & Alignment
- Diagnostics
Arlington only
Virginia safety inspection and DEQ emissions, done while you wait
Sticker expiring this month? Our Arlington shop on Columbia Pike is an official Virginia safety inspection station and a DEQ Air Check Virginia emissions station. Most cars are in and out in under an hour. Come early in the month and skip the last-week rush.
- Virginia safety inspection
- $20
- DEQ emissions test
- $30
- Safety inspection + emissions together
- $50
Safety inspection fees are set by Virginia law, not by us. Emissions testing is priced separately and is required in Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties before the DMV will renew your registration.
What we do
From an oil change to a transmission rebuild
Foreign and domestic. Sedans, trucks, SUVs, minivans and hybrids. If we cannot do it right, we will tell you who can.
VA Inspection & Emissions
Official state safety inspection and DEQ emissions testing — Arlington location.
Check Engine & Diagnostics
Full scan-tool diagnosis with a written explanation of what the code actually means.
Brakes & Suspension
Pads, rotors, calipers, shocks, struts, control arms, wheel bearings, alignment.
Engine & Transmission
From timing belts and head gaskets to transmission service and full replacement.
A/C & Heating
Leak testing, recharge, compressor and blower work. Fixed before the first hot week.
Tires & Alignment
Mounting, balancing, rotation, TPMS service, four-wheel alignment.
Electrical & Batteries
DieHard batteries sold and installed. Charging system testing, alternators, starters, parasitic draws, wiring repair.
Scheduled Maintenance
Factory-interval service that keeps your warranty intact — at independent shop pricing.
Towing
Broken down? We’ll bring it in.
Frontline provides towing to both shops. Call the location closest to you, tell us where the car is, and we’ll get it into our bay and find out what’s wrong.
Call to arrange a tow
- Arlington
- 703.888.1556
- Annandale
- 703.639.7356
Service area and rates are quoted over the phone.
Car Care Membership
One membership. $199 a year. Both locations.
Three full-synthetic oil changes, two tire rotations, three flat repairs, a free diagnostic, and 15% off repair labor all year. Buy it at either shop and use it at either shop.
Car Care Membership
$199
per year, per vehicle
- 3 full-synthetic oil changes
- 2 tire rotations
- 3 flat tire repairs
- 1 complimentary diagnostic
- 15% off repair labor
What customers say
Nearly 200 reviews, 4.5 stars
These are real reviews from public platforms. Read the full sets on Google, Yelp and Carfax.
“When I came in and spoke to Richer, he was very friendly and patient and explained what he could do for my car.”
“Frontline Auto Plus right off of Columbia Pike in Arlington. I’ve been going for 5+ years and couldn’t be happier.”
“The 2016 Camry had been parked for 6 months, needed a checkup — fluids, oil, battery. I arrived at 8am without an appointment and the car was serviced immediately.”
“Honest, outstanding service and expertise. From the moment I walked in, their customer service was top-notch. The staff is friendly.”
Se habla español — de verdad
Every page of this site is in Spanish, and both shops have Spanish-speaking staff at the counter. We explain the diagnosis, the estimate and your options in the language you actually think in.
Questions
Straight answers
Do I need an appointment?
No. Walk-ins are welcome at both shops and we do our best to get you in the same day. But an appointment gets you a bay faster, especially Saturday mornings and the last week of the month when inspection stickers expire.
Will you tell me the price before you start?
Always. You get a written estimate before we touch the car, and we call you for approval if we find anything that changes the number. No surprises on the invoice.
Which location does Virginia inspections and emissions?
Arlington, at 4601 Columbia Pike. Our Annandale location does full repair and fuel but is not currently an inspection or emissions station — so bring inspections to Arlington.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Both shops have Spanish-speaking staff, and this entire website is available in Spanish. We will explain the repair, the estimate, and your options in the language you are most comfortable with.
Do you work on my make?
Foreign and domestic — sedans, trucks, SUVs, minivans and hybrids. If your vehicle needs a dealer-only procedure we will tell you straight rather than guess at it.
Do you offer a military discount?
Yes. Our Hero Appreciation discount takes 10% off the total invoice for active and retired military, police and fire. Just mention it at the counter.