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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 at the return speed you choose at checkout — standard to overnight.

$150 flat 24-Hour Turnaround ~1 day USPS from TX
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Why Texas customers mail in gm vats delete (1986-2005)

Texas has roughly 22.8 million registered vehicles, and full-size pickups & SUVs make up much of what Houston-area shops and owners mail us. Domestic work like gm vats delete (1986-2005) runs high-volume across Texas — we see a steady stream out of Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio. Same-state — fastest possible round-trip.

Metros we serve in Texas

HoustonDallas-Fort WorthSan AntonioAustin

Texas at a glance

  • ~22.8M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: full-size pickups & SUVs
  • Texas requires an annual safety inspection program statewide, with OBD-II emissions testing in 17 metro counties.

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 — Texas ↔ Arlington TX

USPS Priority routes through the North Texas distribution network; 1 day from most of the state. Typical round-trip from Houston or anywhere in Texas:

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from TX, ~$9

  2. Day 1

    We receive

    Workshop opens + inspects

  3. Day 2

    Work done

    24-hour bench turnaround

  4. ~Day 3

    Back to you

    Return speed you chose at checkout

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. USPS Priority routes through the North Texas distribution network; 1 day from most of the state. 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 Texas?
USPS Priority flat-rate from Texas to Arlington TX runs about $9. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Texas 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. Same-state — fastest possible round-trip.
Do you accept gm vats delete (1986-2005) modules from Texas?
Yes — we receive modules from Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin and the rest of Texas regularly. With about 22.8 million registered vehicles statewide, full-size pickups & SUVs are the bulk of what we see from Texas.
Is there a gm vats delete (1986-2005) shop in Houston I should use instead?
Most Houston 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. Same-state — fastest possible round-trip.
Does Texas vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
Texas requires an annual safety inspection program statewide, with OBD-II emissions testing in 17 metro counties. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all Texas and federal requirements.
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.

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 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.

(817) 678-3252