CALIFORNIA · MAIL-IN SERVICE
GM VATS Delete (1986-2005) in California
Ship your module from Los Angeles or anywhere in California — we complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back with return shipping included.
$150 flat 24-Hour Turnaround ~2-3 day USPS from CA
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 — California ↔ Arlington TX
Typical round-trip from Los Angeles or anywhere in California:
Day 0
You ship
USPS Priority from CA, ~$12
Day 2-3
We receive
Workshop opens + inspects
Day 3
Work done
24-hour bench turnaround
~Day 7
Back to you
FREE return shipping
California FAQ
Common questions from customers shipping from California.
How long does shipping take from California to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Los Angeles, CA reaches our Arlington workshop in about 2-3 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 California?
USPS Priority Mail flat-rate from California to Arlington TX runs about $12. Customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to California is included in the $150 service price.
Do you accept modules from California?
Yes — we ship to and from all 50 US states including California. Our Arlington TX workshop receives modules from Los Angeles and the rest of California every week.
Is there a gm vats delete (1986-2005) shop in Los Angeles I should use instead?
Most local Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles: 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 California today
Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Los Angeles: about a week.