TEXAS · MAIL-IN SERVICE
GM VATS Delete (1986-2005) in Texas
Ship your module from Houston or anywhere in Texas — we complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back with return shipping included.
$150 flat 24-Hour Turnaround ~1 day USPS from TX
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 — Texas ↔ Arlington TX
Typical round-trip from Houston or anywhere in Texas:
Day 0
You ship
USPS Priority from TX, ~$9
Day 1
We receive
Workshop opens + inspects
Day 2
Work done
24-hour bench turnaround
~Day 3
Back to you
FREE return shipping
Texas FAQ
Common questions from customers shipping from Texas.
How long does shipping take from Texas to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Houston, TX reaches our Arlington workshop in about 1 business day. 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 Texas?
USPS Priority Mail flat-rate from Texas to Arlington TX runs about $9. Customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Texas is included in the $150 service price.
Do you accept modules from Texas?
Yes — we ship to and from all 50 US states including Texas. Our Arlington TX workshop receives modules from Houston and the rest of Texas every week.
Is there a gm vats delete (1986-2005) shop in Houston I should use instead?
Most local Houston 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 Houston: 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 Texas today
Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Houston: about a week.