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MINI CAS / FRM / DME Clone (Mail-In) in Montana

Ship your module from Billings or anywhere in Montana — we complete the work in 24 hours and ship it back at the return speed you choose at checkout — standard to overnight.

$250 flat 24-Hour Turnaround ~3 day USPS from MT
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Why Montana customers mail in mini cas / frm / dme clone (mail-in)

Montana has roughly 1.7 million registered vehicles, and full-size pickups & 4x4 SUVs make up much of what Billings-area shops and owners mail us. European platforms cluster in Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and most local Billings shops sub bench jobs like mini cas / frm / dme clone (mail-in) to a specialist instead of tooling up for one car. Cross-country northwest — about 3 days each way.

Metros we serve in Montana

BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozeman

Montana at a glance

  • ~1.7M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: full-size pickups & 4x4 SUVs
  • Montana has no statewide periodic vehicle safety or emissions inspection program.

What you get

  • 1:1 clone of CAS, FRM3, or DME to your donor
  • VIN, keys and coding preserved
  • FRM3 power-window / lighting function restored
  • No dealer ISTA coding required
  • Plug-and-play donor returned
  • 24-hour bench turnaround — return shipping your choice at checkout

Shipping timeline — Montana ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes northwest through the Mountain network; about 3 days given the distance. Typical round-trip from Billings or anywhere in Montana:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from MT, ~$13

  2. Day 3

    We receive

    Workshop opens + inspects

  3. Day 4

    Work done

    24-hour bench turnaround

  4. ~Day 7

    Back to you

    Return speed you chose at checkout

Montana FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from Montana.

How long does shipping take from Montana to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Billings, MT reaches our Arlington workshop in about 3 business days. USPS Priority routes northwest through the Mountain network; about 3 days given the distance. We start work the same day your module arrives and ship back next business day at the return speed you chose at checkout.
How much does it cost to ship a module from Montana?
USPS Priority flat-rate from Montana to Arlington TX runs about $13. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Montana is selected at checkout — $14.95 standard (3-5 business days), $29.95 UPS 2-Day, or $74.95 UPS Next Day Air, flat nationwide. Cross-country northwest — about 3 days each way.
Do you accept mini cas / frm / dme clone (mail-in) modules from Montana?
Yes — we receive modules from Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman and the rest of Montana regularly. With about 1.7 million registered vehicles statewide, full-size pickups & 4x4 SUVs are the bulk of what we see from Montana.
Is there a mini cas / frm / dme clone (mail-in) shop in Billings I should use instead?
Most Billings shops don't keep the bench equipment for mini cas / frm / dme clone (mail-in) — they'd forward the module to a specialist anyway, which adds a markup and a middleman. Going direct to us is usually faster and cheaper. Cross-country northwest — about 3 days each way.
Does Montana vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
Montana has no statewide periodic vehicle safety or emissions inspection program. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all Montana and federal requirements.
Why is MINI the same as BMW for this work?
BMW owns MINI and the R55-R61 and F-series cars use the same CAS, FRM3 footwell module and DME hardware as their BMW counterparts, so the same bench procedures apply.
My MINI's windows and lights died — is that the FRM?
Almost always. The FRM3 controls windows, turn signals, hazards, exterior lighting and wipers; when it corrupts you lose those together. We clone or repair it so the donor is plug-and-play.

Full details

See the complete MINI CAS / FRM / DME Clone (Mail-In) service page

Compatibility list, what it fixes / doesn't fix, shipping instructions, warranty.

Full Service Page

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Ship from Montana today

Pay now, get the Arlington TX shipping address by email, drop it in the mail. Full round-trip from Billings: about a week.

(817) 678-3252