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GM VATS Delete (1986-2005) in District of Columbia
Ship your module from Washington DC or anywhere in District of Columbia — we complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back with return shipping included.
$150 flat 24-Hour Turnaround ~3 day USPS from DC
What you get
- VATS check permanently disabled at the ECM level
- Engine starts with any compatible mechanical key (no resistor pellet needed)
- Original ECM data archived 90 days for reversal if needed
- 24-hour bench turnaround
- Return shipping included
- Photo of completed work
Shipping timeline — District of Columbia ↔ Arlington TX
Typical round-trip from Washington DC or anywhere in District of Columbia:
Day 0
You ship
USPS Priority from DC, ~$13
Day 3
We receive
Workshop opens + inspects
Day 4
Work done
24-hour bench turnaround
~Day 7
Back to you
FREE return shipping
District of Columbia FAQ
Common questions from customers shipping from District of Columbia.
How long does shipping take from District of Columbia to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Washington DC, DC reaches our Arlington workshop in about 3 business days. UPS Ground similar. We start work the same day your module arrives, and ship back next business day with return shipping included.
How much does it cost to ship from District of Columbia?
USPS Priority Mail flat-rate from District of Columbia to Arlington TX runs about $13. Customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to District of Columbia is included in the $150 service price.
Do you accept modules from District of Columbia?
Yes — we ship to and from all 50 US states including District of Columbia. Our Arlington TX workshop receives modules from Washington DC and the rest of District of Columbia every week.
Is there a gm vats delete (1986-2005) shop in Washington DC I should use instead?
Most local Washington DC shops don't offer gm vats delete (1986-2005) as a bench service — they'd send the part to someone like us anyway. Going direct saves the markup and shortens the timeline. Total round-trip from Washington DC: typically 5-7 days.
Is this for VATS or Passlock?
VATS — the older resistor-pellet key system used 1986-2005. Passlock (1995+) is different and uses a magnetic Hall sensor in the column. For Passlock issues, see our GM Cluster Upgrade + Mileage Program service.
Will my car still pass emissions / smog?
Yes. VATS is independent of the emissions system. The OBD-I or OBD-II readiness, fuel trims, and emissions codes operate identically to before — only the anti-theft authentication is bypassed.
Do I need to send the key?
No. After VATS delete, any physical key that mechanically turns the ignition will start the car. Existing keys still work; the ECM just stops checking the resistor value.
Full details
See the complete GM VATS Delete (1986-2005) service page
Compatibility list, what it fixes / doesn't fix, shipping instructions, warranty.
Same service from other states:
Ship from District of Columbia today
Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Washington DC: about a week.