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GM VATS Delete (1986-2005) in Washington

Ship your module from Seattle or anywhere in Washington — 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 WA
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Why Washington customers mail in gm vats delete (1986-2005)

Washington has roughly 6.6 million registered vehicles, and trucks, SUVs & imports make up much of what Seattle-area shops and owners mail us. Domestic work like gm vats delete (1986-2005) runs high-volume across Washington — we see a steady stream out of Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma. Cross-country northwest — about 3 days each way.

Metros we serve in Washington

SeattleSpokaneTacomaVancouver

Washington at a glance

  • ~6.6M registered vehicles statewide
  • Most common: trucks, SUVs & imports
  • Washington discontinued its emissions testing program in 2020 and has no statewide periodic safety inspection.

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 — Washington ↔ Arlington TX

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

  1. Day 0

    You ship

    USPS Priority from WA, ~$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

Washington FAQ

Common questions from customers shipping from Washington.

How long does shipping take from Washington to your Arlington TX workshop?
USPS Priority Mail from Seattle, WA reaches our Arlington workshop in about 3 business days. USPS Priority routes far 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 Washington?
USPS Priority flat-rate from Washington to Arlington TX runs about $13. The customer pays shipping to us; return shipping back to Washington 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 gm vats delete (1986-2005) modules from Washington?
Yes — we receive modules from Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver and the rest of Washington regularly. With about 6.6 million registered vehicles statewide, trucks, SUVs & imports are the bulk of what we see from Washington.
Is there a gm vats delete (1986-2005) shop in Seattle I should use instead?
Most Seattle 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 northwest — about 3 days each way.
Does Washington vehicle inspection or emissions testing affect this service?
Washington discontinued its emissions testing program in 2020 and has no statewide periodic safety inspection. Our service is bench module programming only — you remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance with all Washington and federal requirements.
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.
My VATS module is bad — does this fix that too?
It makes the VATS module irrelevant. The ECM stops checking, so a bad VATS module under the dash no longer affects starting. You can leave the bad module in place or remove it.

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 Washington today

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

(817) 678-3252