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Key Fob Replacement in Athens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides key fob replacement in Athens, California, 24/7. Our mobile locksmith comes to your car, replaces and programs remote fobs and smart keys on site, and works with lost-key situations. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour to describe your vehicle and get started.

  • Mobile to your Athens location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A key fob looks simple until it stops working or disappears. In Athens, where many households depend on one car to get to work along the I-110 and I-105 corridors, losing the only fob can disrupt the whole week. A cracked case, a worn-out button, a dead battery that turns out not to be the problem, or a fob that went through the wash can all leave you stuck at the curb with a car that will not start or unlock.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and the business is led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to, which matters when your car will not start. We come to you, whether you are parked in a driveway beside a 1940s bungalow, on the street outside a duplex, or in a lot off Broadway or Figueroa.

This page explains how fob replacement works, what affects the cost, and what to have ready when you call. Every vehicle is different, so the best first step is a call to (323) 997-8867. Tell us the make, model, and year, and whether you still have any working key, and we can talk through your options honestly.

How it works in Athens

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    Tell us about the vehicle

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask for the make, model, and year, and whether the car uses a flip key, a remote head key, or a push-button smart key. We also ask whether you have any working key at all, since that changes how the job is done.

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    We come to your location

    Because we are 24/7 and fully mobile, we travel to wherever the car is parked in Athens, from a residential street near Athens Park to a lot along Imperial Highway. You do not need to tow the vehicle to a shop in most cases.

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    Verify ownership

    Before we make or program a key, we confirm that the vehicle is yours. That typically means matching your ID to registration or title. It protects you and keeps vehicles from being taken by someone who should not have a key.

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    Provide and cut or prepare the fob

    We supply a replacement fob suited to your vehicle. If it has an emergency blade or a cut key, we cut it. We check that the fob matches the frequency and chip type your car expects before we start programming.

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    Program to the vehicle

    We connect programming equipment to the car and register the new fob so the remote functions and the immobilizer both recognize it. If other fobs exist, we can re-sync them, and in many cases remove a lost one from the car's memory.

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    Test every function

    We test locking, unlocking, trunk or hatch release, panic, and starting the engine. You leave with a working fob and a clear idea of what to do if you ever need a spare.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use more complex security systems than others
  • Type of fob: basic remote, remote head key, or push-button smart key
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes the programming steps
  • Whether you want a spare or additional fobs programmed during the same visit
  • Condition of the existing fob, such as a case or battery replacement versus a full replacement
  • Time of day and your location, because we serve 24/7 and travel to you

Why Athens chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. We come to the car instead of asking you to arrange a tow to a storefront, because we do not have one.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and standing behind it.
  • Available 24/7, so a lost fob at night or on a weekend does not have to wait.
  • We explain options plainly, including when a battery swap or a case repair is enough and a full replacement is not needed.
  • We verify ownership before programming, which protects you as the vehicle owner.
  • One company handles automotive keys as well as home and commercial locks, useful if your keys were taken with house keys or your gate lock.

Key Fob Replacement across Athens

Athens is a working-class, largely residential community in unincorporated Los Angeles County, bordering West Athens and the Athens Park neighborhood. Many cars here are parked on the street or in short driveways in front of 1920s to 1950s bungalows, small apartment buildings, and duplexes, which means a lost fob often leaves a car stranded right where it is. We come to that spot, whether you are in ZIP 90044, 90047, or 90061.

Residents here commute across the region using the I-110 Harbor Freeway and the I-105 Century Freeway, and depend on Broadway, Figueroa Street, Imperial Highway, and Vermont Avenue for daily errands. A fob that fails before a shift or a school run is a real problem, so we aim to get you moving again without a tow. If you were near Athens Park Community Regional Park at 12603 S Broadway when the fob went missing, tell us. We can work at the park lot or wherever you are.

If your keys disappeared in a break-in or a move, we can also look at the locks on your home. Older bungalows often have aging deadbolts, and after a theft it makes sense to replace the house locks along with the car fob. We also serve storefronts along Broadway and Figueroa with commercial locks and roll-up gate service.

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Other Athens locksmith services

See all of our Athens services, or our citywide key fob replacement page.

Key Fob Replacement in Athens — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost every key to my car?
In many cases, yes. An all-keys-lost situation takes more steps than copying a working key, but a mobile locksmith can often make and program a new fob at your car. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain what is possible.
Do I have to tow my car to you?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and come to you in Athens, so there is no storefront to tow to. Some vehicles have unusual requirements, and we will tell you up front if that applies to yours.
Is it a dead battery or a bad fob?
Often it is only the battery, and that is a quick fix. If a new battery does not help, the fob may be damaged or out of sync with the car. We can test it and tell you honestly what is needed.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We typically ask for photo ID that matches the vehicle registration or title. This protects you and prevents anyone else from getting a key made for your car.
Can you program a fob I bought online?
Sometimes. Fobs bought online can be the wrong frequency, locked to another vehicle, or low quality. Call (323) 997-8867 before you buy so we can tell you what works with your car.
Will my old lost fob still work after the new one is programmed?
On many vehicles we can erase lost fobs from the car's memory when programming new ones, so the missing fob no longer starts or unlocks it. This depends on the make and model.
Do you work at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. You can reach us any hour at (323) 997-8867.
What affects the price of a key fob replacement?
The main factors are the vehicle's make, model, and year, the type of fob, whether you have a working key, how many fobs you want, and when and where we are called. We do not quote without knowing your vehicle.
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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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