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Key Fob Replacement in Bradbury, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement in Bradbury, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We replace and program remote fobs and smart or proximity keys at your home or vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your car and get started.

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  • Available 24/7
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A lost or dead key fob is a different kind of problem in Bradbury than in most cities. Homes sit on large lots, driveways run long, and there are no sidewalks, traffic lights or shopping district nearby where you can wait for help. If a fob fails at the far end of a five-acre estate, or you come home from the stables to find your only key missing, you need someone who comes to you with the equipment already in the van.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our owner and lead technician, David Shar, brings that experience to every job. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so everything happens where your vehicle is parked, whether that is a garage, a motor court, a ranch driveway or the shoulder of Mountain Ave.

Key fob replacement covers several situations: a fob that was lost or stolen, one that was damaged by water or a drop, a worn-out remote whose buttons no longer respond, or a smart key that has stopped being recognized by the car. We can also add a spare to a vehicle that has only one working key. A spare made before you need it is usually far simpler than an emergency made after you do.

How it works in Bradbury

  1. 1

    Call and describe the vehicle

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us the make, model, year and what happened to the fob. Whether you still have a working key changes the approach, so we will ask about that first.

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    We drive to your location

    Because we are fully mobile, we come to your Bradbury address or wherever the vehicle is. For gated properties, let us know the entry arrangements so we can plan around the guard gate or your gate code.

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    Verify ownership

    Before cutting or programming anything, we confirm that you own or are authorized to access the vehicle. This protects you and is a standard part of responsible automotive locksmith work.

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    Identify and prepare the correct fob

    We match the replacement to your vehicle's system, whether a basic remote, a remote head key or a push-button proximity key. If a mechanical blade is needed, it is cut to fit your locks.

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    Program and pair with the vehicle

    The new fob is programmed to communicate with the car's immobilizer and remote systems. Where the vehicle allows, old or lost fobs can be removed so they no longer operate the car.

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    Test every function

    We check lock, unlock, trunk, panic and push-button start as applicable, then confirm the blade opens the door. You leave knowing everything works before we pack up.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some systems are far more involved to program than others
  • Type of key: simple remote, remote head key, or smart/proximity key
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes the programming method
  • Whether a mechanical blade must be cut as well as electronics programmed
  • Number of fobs needed, including adding a spare
  • Time of day and the distance to your location, since we operate around the clock

Why Bradbury chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so you never have to get a disabled car to a shop
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends when a missing fob is most inconvenient
  • Experience since 1987, with David Shar leading the work
  • Familiarity with estate-style properties, including gated entries and long private driveways
  • Honest guidance on whether a replacement, a repair or a spare is the sensible choice for your vehicle
  • Ownership verification on every job as a matter of routine

Key Fob Replacement across Bradbury

Bradbury is a small, almost entirely residential city in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, just below Angeles National Forest, with ZIP code 91008. Its properties are large: roughly five-acre minimum parcels in the guard-gated Bradbury Estates, about two-acre minimums on gated Woodlyn Lane, and lots up to an acre in the lower, non-gated part of the city. Many are horse-zoned, with barns and outbuildings, so vehicles often sit far from the house.

In Bradbury Estates, we plan around the 24-hour guard gate and, where needed, coordinate entry with the guard and the HOA so we can reach you without delay on your end. On Woodlyn Lane, a gate code or call from the homeowner usually does the trick. In lower Bradbury, access is more straightforward, though driveways can still be long and unlit at night.

Residents here use roads like Mount Olive Dr, Royal Oaks Dr, Lemon Ave and Mountain Ave, and many reach I-210 (Foothill Fwy) nearby for commuting. With few services within the city itself, having a locksmith come to your driveway is practical. We also handle residential and ranch lock needs, so one call can cover a fob and a property rekey if both are on your list.

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Key Fob Replacement in Bradbury — FAQs

Do you come to me in Bradbury, or do I need to bring the car somewhere?
We are fully mobile and come to you. There is no storefront, so all key fob work is done at your home, ranch or wherever the vehicle is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Can you replace a fob if I have lost every key?
In many cases yes. All-keys-lost situations take a different programming approach than copying an existing key, and the details depend on the vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model and year and we will tell you what to expect.
Can you get through the Bradbury Estates guard gate?
We coordinate entry with the guard gate and your HOA as needed. It helps if you notify the gate in advance or give us the access instructions when you call.
What is the difference between a remote fob and a smart key?
A remote fob sends lock and unlock commands when you press buttons, and the car may also need a separate key to start. A smart or proximity key lets the car detect the key nearby for keyless entry and push-button start. Each is programmed differently.
Will my old fob still work after a new one is programmed?
On many vehicles, old or lost fobs can be erased from the system during programming so they no longer work. This varies by vehicle, and we will explain what is possible for yours.
My fob just stopped working. Do I need a whole new one?
Not always. A dead battery or a loose connection is common, and sometimes a fob only needs to be re-synced. If it is damaged or the electronics have failed, replacement makes sense. We can help you figure out which.
Do I need to prove I own the vehicle?
Yes. We verify ownership or authorization before making or programming a key. It is a routine step that protects you from anyone else trying to get a key to your car.
Is it worth getting a spare fob now?
Usually, yes. Adding a spare while you still have a working key is typically simpler than replacing everything after a loss. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can discuss options for 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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