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GM VATS Delete (1986-2005) in Connecticut

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

$150 flat 24-Hour Turnaround ~3 day USPS from CT
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Why Connecticut customers mail in gm vats delete (1986-2005)

Connecticut has roughly 2.9 million registered vehicles, and European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) make up much of what Hartford-area shops and owners mail us. Domestic work like gm vats delete (1986-2005) runs high-volume across Connecticut — we see a steady stream out of Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven. Cross-country northeast — about 3 days each way.

Metros we serve in Connecticut

HartfordBridgeportNew HavenStamford

Connecticut at a glance

  • ~2.9M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi)
  • Connecticut requires a biennial OBD-II emissions inspection for most vehicles statewide.

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 your choice at checkout — standard, 2-day, or overnight
  • Photo of completed work

Shipping timeline — Connecticut ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes northeast through the regional network; typically 3 days to the Northeast. Typical round-trip from Hartford or anywhere in Connecticut:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from CT, ~$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

Connecticut FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from Connecticut.

How long does shipping take from Connecticut to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Hartford, CT reaches our Arlington workshop in about 3 business days. USPS Priority routes northeast through the regional network; typically 3 days to the Northeast. 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 Connecticut?
USPS Priority flat-rate from Connecticut to Arlington TX runs about $13. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Connecticut 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 northeast — about 3 days each way.
Do you accept gm vats delete (1986-2005) modules from Connecticut?
Yes — we receive modules from Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford and the rest of Connecticut regularly. With about 2.9 million registered vehicles statewide, European luxury (BMW, Mercedes, Audi) are the bulk of what we see from Connecticut.
Is there a gm vats delete (1986-2005) shop in Hartford I should use instead?
Most Hartford shops don't keep the bench equipment for gm vats delete (1986-2005) — 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 northeast — about 3 days each way.
Does Connecticut vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
Connecticut requires a biennial OBD-II emissions inspection for most vehicles statewide. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all Connecticut and federal requirements.
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.
Can I reverse this if I sell the car?
Yes — we archive the original ECM data for 90 days. Within that window, restore is $75. After 90 days, restoration is best-effort.

Full details

See the complete GM VATS Delete (1986-2005) service page

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

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Ship from Connecticut today

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

(817) 678-3252