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Key Fob Replacement in Arleta, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement and programming in Arleta, California, available 24/7. We come to your car, whether it's parked at home, work, or on the street. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your vehicle and get a replacement fob or smart key sorted out.

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Losing a key fob is a different kind of problem than losing a plain metal key. Modern remotes and proximity keys carry a transponder chip, and the car has to be taught to recognize any new one. That is why a hardware store copy usually will not start the engine, and why a dealership visit often means arranging a tow. In Arleta, where so many households depend on a car for commuting along Van Nuys Boulevard and the nearby freeways, being stuck without a working fob disrupts the whole day.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. Our technician comes to you with the equipment to cut, program, and test replacement fobs on site. David Shar has run the company since 1987, and the work covers everything from a basic remote with a flip key to push-button start smart keys.

This page explains how a fob replacement visit works, what affects the cost, and what to expect in Arleta specifically. We do not quote prices without knowing your vehicle, so call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation and what a replacement involves.

How it works in Arleta

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    Tell us the vehicle and your situation

    When you call, we ask for the make, model, and year, and whether you have any working key left. This tells us whether you need a simple remote, a flip key, or a proximity smart key, and whether this is an add-a-spare job or an all-keys-lost situation.

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    We come to your location

    We are mobile and available 24/7, so we meet you where the car is: a driveway on a tract-home street, an apartment lot off the arterials, or a parking spot near work. There is no storefront, and you do not need a tow.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making a key for a vehicle, we confirm that you are the owner or authorized user. This usually means matching your ID to the registration or other proof. It protects you and is a standard, honest part of the trade.

  4. 4

    Cut and prepare the key or fob

    If your vehicle uses a physical blade, we cut it by the vehicle's code or by decoding the lock. The new fob is selected to match your vehicle's frequency and chip type so it can be paired correctly.

  5. 5

    Program to the vehicle

    We connect programming equipment to the car and register the new fob so the immobilizer accepts it. Where it applies, we also clear lost fobs from the system so a missing key can no longer start the car.

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    Test every function

    We check door lock and unlock, trunk or hatch release, panic, remote start if equipped, and engine start. You leave knowing each button and the ignition work before we pack up.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use far more complex immobilizer systems than others
  • Type of key: basic remote, flip key, or push-button proximity smart key
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy from, or all keys are lost and the system must be programmed from scratch
  • How many fobs you need, as adding a spare during the same visit is often more efficient than returning later
  • Whether the fob is new aftermarket or original manufacturer equipment, and what is available for your vehicle
  • Time of day and urgency, because after-hours and emergency calls involve a different level of dispatch than a scheduled daytime appointment

Why Arleta chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so we program the fob at your car and you avoid a tow to the dealership
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a lost fob strands you late at night or before an early shift
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar, so the work is backed by long local experience
  • We confirm ownership before cutting or programming, which keeps your vehicle from being keyed for the wrong person
  • We test every button and the engine start before we leave, rather than handing you a fob and hoping it works
  • The same company handles home and garage locks, so one call can cover a car fob and, say, a worn security screen door lock

Key Fob Replacement across Arleta

Arleta is a compact, residential neighborhood in the northeast San Fernando Valley, ZIP code 91331, built mostly on post-war tract streets. Many residents park in driveways and detached garages around the Branford Park district, or along the street near Branford Recreation Center & Park. When a fob dies or goes missing there, we can come to the curb or driveway and handle the programming without you moving the car.

Daily driving here often runs along Van Nuys Boulevard, Woodman Avenue, and Osborne Street, with stops at the commercial strip around the Osborne Street and Woodman Avenue intersection. Fobs get lost or damaged in exactly these routine places: a shopping stop, a school pickup near Arleta High School, or a pocket that went through the wash. We meet you wherever the car is parked, including apartment lots along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor.

Because we also work on homes, we know that many Arleta properties have older Kwikset-style hardware, wrought-iron security screen doors, and aging garage padlocks. If you are replacing a car fob after a lost set of keys, it may be worth asking about rekeying the house or garage at the same visit, since a missing key ring can carry more than one key. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Key Fob Replacement in Arleta — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob in Arleta if I have lost all my keys?
Yes. All-keys-lost situations are common. We come to your vehicle, verify ownership, and program a new key or fob to the car. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain how it works for your model.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealership for a new fob?
In most cases no. Because we are fully mobile, we bring the cutting and programming equipment to wherever the car is parked in Arleta, which usually avoids a tow.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7. You can reach us at (323) 997-8867 any time. We do not promise specific arrival times, but we will give you a realistic picture when you call.
How much does a replacement fob cost?
It depends on your vehicle, the type of key, whether you have a working key, and how many fobs you need. We do not post a fixed price because it would not be honest across all vehicles. Call us with your make, model, and year to discuss it.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We typically ask for a valid ID and something that ties you to the vehicle, such as registration or title. This is a standard safeguard in automotive locksmith work.
Can you program a fob I bought online?
Often, yes, if it is the correct type for your vehicle and is not locked to another car. Fobs from unknown sources can be unreliable, so tell us what you have when you call and we will say whether it is likely to work.
Will the old lost fob still work after you program a new one?
On many vehicles we can erase lost fobs during programming so they no longer start the car. Whether that is possible depends on the make and model, and we will tell you what applies to yours.
Can you also help with my house or garage locks at the same visit?
Yes. If your keys were lost together, we can rekey or replace home, security screen door, or garage padlock hardware in the same trip. Call (323) 997-8867 to ask about adding that on.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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