GM VAT /PassKey System keys
"VAT (Vehicle Anti Theft)
Introduced first by GM 1986

All American Lock and Key cut a VAT GM keys on the spot, 24HR a day.
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- Licensed and qualified locksmith technicians.
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The vat system was introduced by General Motors in 1986 to prevent theft of certain models (see list below).
After GM introduced the VATS it drastically reduced the theft of GM vehicle outfitted with this system.
The VAT system protects the vehicle by reading one of the 15 resistors value otherwise the vehicle cannot be started.
Use the wrong value and the car will be in no crank situation for approximately 10 minutes. This is a list of GM vehicles equipped with VATS – Does not refer to all years.
Partial list:
Make |
Models |
Buick |
Regal, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Roadmaster, Riviera |
Cadillac |
Fleetwood, Seville/STS/DeVille |
Chevrolet |
Monte Carlo, Lumina, Camaro, Corvette (C4) |
Oldsmobile |
Cutlass Supreme, 88/LSS/98/Regency, Custom Cruiser Wagon |
Pontiac |
Grand Prix, Bonneville, Firebird/Trans Am/Firehawk |
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* Some VAT keys work require none refundable deposit ($18-$39 depending on the model) That will be deducted from your total amount due.
Locations by Counties:
San Francisco & Marin
415-618-9103 or 415-881-7354
San Mateo 650-200-4004
Alameda & Contra Costa
510-601-5625 or 925-300-4632
Sonoma (Vellejo area)
925-300-4632
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