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Key Fob Replacement in El Segundo, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement and programming in El Segundo, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your car, whether you are at home, work, or stranded. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your vehicle and get started.

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  • Available 24/7
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Losing a key fob in El Segundo can happen anywhere: a parking lot at The Point, a long shift at a corporate campus, or a beach-adjacent street where salt air and sand work their way into pockets and bags. A fob that has cracked, stopped responding, or vanished leaves you without a way to lock, unlock, or start your car. Replacing it is a very different job from cutting a simple metal key.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit and no tow to arrange. David Shar and our technicians bring the equipment to your vehicle, identify what type of remote or smart key it uses, and replace and program a working fob on site.

This page covers how the process works, what affects the cost, and what to expect around El Segundo. We cover both traditional remote-head keys and push-button-start proximity keys, and we can talk through your situation by phone so you know what is involved before anyone drives out.

How it works in El Segundo

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    Call and describe your vehicle

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year, whether you have any working key left, and where the car is parked. This helps us determine what kind of fob your car uses and what is needed.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile, so we travel to your car in El Segundo, whether that is a driveway on the west-side grid, a lot in Smoky Hollow, or a spot near the Air Force Base. No towing needed.

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    Verify ownership

    Before we create a new key, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as registration and matching identification. It protects you and is a standard part of responsible automotive locksmith work.

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    Identify and prepare the fob

    We confirm the correct fob type and frequency for your vehicle, and cut an emergency or blade key if the fob includes one. Remote-head keys and proximity smart keys are handled differently.

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    Program to the vehicle

    We connect programming equipment to the car and pair the new fob. Depending on the vehicle, this may add the fob alongside existing keys or require clearing a lost key from the system.

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    Test everything

    We test lock, unlock, trunk, panic, and engine start functions in front of you, and confirm any spare keys still work before we finish.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use more complex security systems than others
  • Fob type: a basic remote, a remote-head key, or a push-button proximity smart key
  • Whether you still have a working key or all keys are lost, which changes the programming steps
  • Whether the fob includes an emergency blade that must be cut
  • Time of day and location of the vehicle, given that we serve 24/7
  • Number of fobs needed, including whether you want a spare made at the same visit

Why El Segundo chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your car instead of asking you to arrive somewhere
  • Serving Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work
  • 24/7 availability, useful for early shifts at nearby campuses or late nights out
  • Both remote-head keys and proximity smart keys, handled by technicians who explain the process in plain language
  • Straightforward conversation about what affects the cost before work begins, with no invented promises about timing
  • Ownership verification on every vehicle, so a fob is only made for the person entitled to it

Key Fob Replacement across El Segundo

El Segundo is a compact town, and our work here follows its two halves. West of Sepulveda Blvd, the residential grid of 1920s-40s bungalows and 1950s homes means many vehicles live on the street or in narrow driveways, where a lost fob is easy to misplace and the salt air is hard on electronics. Over in Smoky Hollow and the Downtown / Main Street area, we often meet people whose fob stopped working in the middle of a workday.

The town is also surrounded by large employers: the Chevron El Segundo Refinery, Mattel headquarters, the Los Angeles Air Force Base, and the Toyota Sports Performance Center. Shift workers and visitors park for long hours, and a damaged or missing fob can strand someone far from home. We can meet you in a campus lot, near the Automobile Driving Museum or Old Town Music Hall, or at The Point.

Whether you are in ZIP code 90245 near El Segundo Blvd, Rosecrans Ave, or Imperial Hwy, or you are stuck after a commute along I-105, Sepulveda Blvd, or Aviation Blvd, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to the vehicle.

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Other El Segundo locksmith services

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

Key Fob Replacement in El Segundo — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. An all-keys-lost situation usually involves more programming than adding a spare, but it is something we handle on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain what to expect.
Do you come to me in El Segundo?
Yes. We are fully mobile with no storefront, so we travel to your vehicle at home, at work, or wherever you are stuck in El Segundo.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through your situation.
What is the difference between a remote-head key and a smart key?
A remote-head key has a metal blade combined with remote buttons. A smart or proximity key lets you unlock and start the car without inserting a blade. They use different hardware and programming, so we confirm which you have first.
Will I need to prove I own the car?
Yes. We ask for registration and matching identification before making a new key. This protects you from someone else getting a fob for your vehicle.
What affects the cost of a replacement fob?
The main factors are your vehicle's make and year, the fob type, whether you have a working key, how many fobs you need, and the time and location of the visit. We discuss these upfront.
Can a damaged fob be repaired instead of replaced?
Sometimes the issue is as simple as a worn battery or case, but a cracked board or water damage may mean replacement. Describe the symptoms when you call (323) 997-8867 and we can help you decide.
Should I get a spare fob made at the same time?
We recommend it. Having a spare made during the same visit is often easier than starting over after losing your only fob, and we can test both before we leave.
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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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