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Key Fob Replacement in Culver City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile key fob replacement in Culver City, California. We come to you to replace and program remote fobs and smart proximity keys, whether you are in Fox Hills, downtown, or Blair Hills. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your vehicle and situation.

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A key fob that has gone missing, cracked, or stopped responding tends to fail at the worst moment: in a Westfield Culver City parking structure, outside a studio lot after a late shoot, or on a street in Carlson Park with a dead car and no spare. Culver City is a driving town. Washington, Culver, Sepulveda, and Jefferson Boulevards plus the I-405 mean most residents and workers depend on their vehicles every day, so a fob problem quickly becomes a bigger one.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit and nothing to tow. We bring the equipment to wherever your vehicle is parked and replace or program the fob on site. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on straightforward, honest work.

Fob replacement covers more than one situation. Some people have lost every key and need a new fob created from scratch. Others have a working fob but want a spare before the only one disappears. Some have a smart key with a dead board, a water-damaged shell, or a button that no longer registers. Each calls for a slightly different approach, and we will tell you plainly what your vehicle needs before work begins.

How it works in Culver City

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    Tell us about the vehicle

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask for the make, model, and year, plus whether you have any working key. These details tell us whether you have a basic remote, a transponder key with a remote, or a push-button smart key, and what programming it requires.

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    We come to your location

    We drive to you, whether that is a driveway in Culver Crest, a Fox Hills condo garage, a lot near the Hayden Tract offices, or a street near the Helms Bakery District. Because we are mobile, your car does not need to be moved or towed.

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    Verify ownership

    Before cutting or programming anything, we confirm you are the legitimate owner or authorized user. Expect to show identification and registration or similar proof tied to the vehicle. This protects you and is a standard part of responsible automotive work.

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    Create and program the fob

    We prepare the replacement fob or smart key, cut an emergency blade when the system uses one, and program it to the vehicle so it starts the car and operates remote functions. Where the system allows, we can also add a spare in the same visit.

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    Test every function

    We check that the fob starts the vehicle, locks and unlocks the doors, and operates any trunk, hatch, or panic features it should. You see it work before we finish, and we explain how to care for the new fob.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use more involved security systems than others
  • Type of fob: a basic remote, a transponder key with remote buttons, or a push-button proximity smart key
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes the programming steps required
  • Whether an emergency key blade must be cut in addition to the fob itself
  • Number of fobs needed, such as a single replacement versus a replacement plus a spare
  • Time and place of service, including after-hours or late-night calls, and how complicated the access to the vehicle is

Why Culver City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the programming equipment to your car, so you never have to arrange a tow just to get a new fob
  • Available 24/7, which matters for studio crews, shift workers, and anyone stranded after hours in Culver City
  • In business since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar, with decades of hands-on experience across vehicle lock and key systems
  • Plain-language guidance on whether a repair, a replacement shell, or a full new fob makes the most sense for your situation
  • Ownership verification on every automotive job, so keys are only made for people entitled to them
  • We also handle home and commercial locksmith work, so one call can cover a fob and the locks at your Culver City property

Key Fob Replacement across Culver City

Culver City packs a lot of different parking situations into a small area. In Downtown Culver City, near the Culver Hotel, the Kirk Douglas Theatre, and The Culver Steps, cars often sit in public structures or on tight streets where a dead fob is more than an inconvenience. Around Westfield Culver City, the former Fox Hills Mall, and the Fox Hills neighborhood, many drivers park in large condo and apartment garages built in the 1970s and 80s, and we regularly work in that kind of setting. ZIP code 90230 covers much of this central and Fox Hills area.

The working side of the city has its own rhythm. Sony Pictures Studios on West Washington Boulevard, Culver Studios, and the offices of the Hayden Tract and downtown keep people coming and going at odd hours. Someone who loses a fob on a late wrap or an early call time cannot wait for a business-hours shop, and a mobile locksmith can meet them at the lot. Fleet or company vehicles tied to a production office or tech tenant can be handled the same way.

Residential streets are just as common. In Carlson Park and Sunkist Park, where Spanish bungalows and Craftsman cottages line the blocks, driveways and curbside parking are the norm. Up in Culver Crest and Blair Hills, mid-century homes sit on hillside streets where towing a car with a lost key would be awkward. ZIP code 90232 covers much of that area. Wherever you are, we come to you, and since we already rekey and repair locks on many of these homes, we can take care of a house key issue in the same trip.

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Key Fob Replacement in Culver City — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. Losing every key makes programming more involved, but it is often possible to create a new fob on site once ownership is verified. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain what to expect.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile and there is no storefront. We come to your car in Culver City, whether it is in a garage, a parking structure, or on the street, and do the work there.
Do you work with push-button smart keys as well as basic remotes?
Yes. We replace and program remote fobs, transponder keys with remote buttons, and smart or proximity keys. Coverage varies by vehicle, so it helps to give us the make, model, and year when you call.
What proof of ownership will I need?
Expect to show identification and documents linking you to the vehicle, such as registration or a similar record. We do this on every automotive job to make sure keys go only to the rightful owner.
Can you make a spare while you are there?
Usually, yes. Adding a spare during the same visit is often more practical than a second emergency call later. Ask when you phone (323) 997-8867 and we can tell you what your system allows.
My fob works but the buttons are worn or the case is cracked. Do I need a whole new fob?
Not always. Sometimes a replacement shell or a new battery solves the problem, and we will say so honestly. If the internal board is damaged or the fob no longer communicates with the car, replacement is the better option.
Do you serve Culver City at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. That includes nights, weekends, and holidays, which is useful for people working around the studios and offices or stuck after hours in Fox Hills or downtown.
How is the price of a fob replacement determined?
It depends on your vehicle, the type of fob, whether you have a working key, whether a blade must be cut, how many fobs you want, and when and where we are called. We will talk through these factors when you call (323) 997-8867.
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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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