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Key Fob Replacement in Artesia, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides key fob replacement in Artesia, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our fully mobile locksmith comes to your car, then replaces and programs remote fobs and smart keys on the spot. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your vehicle and get started.

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Losing a key fob is a different kind of problem than losing a plain metal key. The fob holds a transponder chip, a remote transmitter, and in many newer cars a proximity key that talks to the vehicle without ever touching the ignition. When it goes missing, cracks in a parking lot, or simply stops responding, the car may refuse to start even though the door still opens with a spare blade. In Artesia, that tends to happen at inconvenient moments: loading groceries after a trip down Pioneer Blvd, finishing dinner in Little India, or stepping out at Artesia Park.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit and nothing to tow to; we bring the cutting, programming, and diagnostic tools to wherever the vehicle is parked, whether that is a driveway on a compact post-war lot, a spot behind a shop on Pioneer, or a curb near South St.

This page explains how a replacement works, what changes the cost, and what to have ready when you call. If you would rather talk it through, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. We will ask about the make, model, and year, and tell you honestly whether a fob replacement is the right fix or whether something else, such as a weak battery or a failed receiver, is the real culprit.

How it works in Artesia

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    Tell us about the vehicle

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask for the make, model, year, and how many working keys you still have. We also ask whether the car uses a traditional remote fob, a flip key, or a push-button proximity key. Those details determine which fob hardware we need and whether programming is straightforward.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your location in Artesia, whether it is a residential street off Gridley Rd, a lot near Little India, or a spot close to the SR-91. There is nothing to tow and no shop to visit.

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    Verify ownership

    Before creating a new key for any vehicle, we confirm you are entitled to it. That usually means matching your ID to the registration or title. It protects you and keeps keys from reaching the wrong hands.

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    Check the simple fixes first

    Many fobs that seem dead just need a fresh battery or have a worn case. We check the existing fob and the car's response so you do not pay for a new one unnecessarily.

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    Cut, prepare, and program

    If a replacement is needed, we prepare the new fob, cut an emergency or flip-key blade when the design includes one, and program the transponder and remote functions to the vehicle. If you have lost every key, we can create a new one from the vehicle itself.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test lock, unlock, trunk, panic, remote start where equipped, and engine start with the new fob. If any old fob is lost, we discuss removing it from the car's memory so it can no longer be used.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use far more expensive and more tightly secured fobs than others.
  • Type of key: a basic remote head key, a flip key, and a push-button proximity smart key involve different hardware and programming effort.
  • Whether you still have a working key. Adding a spare is usually simpler than starting from zero after every key is lost.
  • Whether the fob is an original-equipment part or a quality aftermarket unit, where one is available for your vehicle.
  • Extra work such as cutting an emergency blade, programming remote start, or erasing a lost fob from the car's memory.
  • Time and place of the call, including late-night or holiday service and how far the technician must travel.

Why Artesia chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we do the cutting and programming at your vehicle, so you are not stuck arranging a tow.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar involved in the work.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a lost fob strands you at night after a restaurant or event.
  • Honest diagnosis: we check batteries, cases, and receivers first, and tell you if a new fob is not actually needed.
  • Ownership verification on every key we make, which protects you from unauthorized duplicates.
  • We discuss removing lost fobs from the vehicle's memory rather than leaving an unaccounted-for key active.

Key Fob Replacement across Artesia

Artesia is a compact city with a distinct character. Dutch and Portuguese dairymen farmed the area in the early twentieth century, and landmarks like the Artesia Historical Museum and the DES Portuguese Hall still reflect that history. Today the residential core is made up of modest post-war single-family homes on small lots, where cars often sit in short driveways or along the curb. That setup means a missing fob is frequently a street-side or driveway job, which suits a mobile locksmith well.

The busiest stretch for parked cars is Little India along Pioneer Blvd, the city's international shopping district of jewelry stores, groceries, restaurants, and clothing shops. Shoppers and diners park all along the strip and the side streets, and a fob that is dropped, left in a shop, or fails after a long day can leave a car stuck. Downtown Artesia and the area around Artesia Park see similar everyday parking traffic. We also work with local business owners who rely on vehicles for deliveries and errands, where a dead key can interrupt the day.

We serve drivers across Artesia, including ZIP codes 90701 and 90702, and the roads that connect them: Pioneer Blvd, South St, Gridley Rd, and the SR-91 corridor. If your fob is lost, broken, or unresponsive anywhere in town, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Key Fob Replacement in Artesia — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I have lost every key to my car?
In many cases, yes. We can create a new key from the vehicle itself when no working key remains, though the process depends on the make and model. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain what is possible.
Do I need to tow my car to you in Artesia?
No. We are fully mobile and there is no storefront. We bring the equipment to your car, whether it is parked at home, on Pioneer Blvd, or near Artesia Park.
Is my fob really dead, or just the battery?
Often it is the battery or a worn case. We check the fob first so you only replace it if necessary. If you are unsure, call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through symptoms.
What is the difference between a remote fob and a smart key?
A remote fob has buttons for lock, unlock, and similar functions and usually a transponder to start the car. A smart or proximity key lets the car detect the key nearby so you can start it with a push button. Smart keys typically involve more complex programming.
Will you need proof that the car is mine?
Yes. We match your ID with the registration or title before making a key. It is a standard safeguard that protects vehicle owners.
What happens to my old, lost fob?
We can discuss erasing lost fobs from the car's memory during programming where the vehicle allows it, so a missing key can no longer start or unlock your car.
Can you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
What affects the cost of replacing a fob?
Mainly the vehicle, the type of key, whether you have a spare, and any extra work such as blade cutting or remote-start programming. We explain the factors when you call so there are no surprises.
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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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