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Key Fob Replacement in Lakewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement and programming in Lakewood, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your car, whether it's at home or a parking lot. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your vehicle and get started.

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A dead, cracked, or missing key fob tends to show up at the worst moment: in the parking lot at Lakewood Center with a cart full of groceries, or early in the morning before a commute onto the I-605 or SR-91. Modern fobs do more than unlock doors. Many carry a transponder chip the car must recognize before the engine will run, and smart or proximity keys talk to the vehicle wirelessly. Replacing one means matching the right hardware to your exact vehicle and then programming it so the car accepts it.

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 a shop required in many cases. We bring the equipment to wherever your car is parked in Lakewood, which matters when the one key you had is the one that is gone.

This page explains how a fob replacement works, what changes the cost, and what to have ready when you call. Every vehicle is different, so the most reliable first step is a quick phone call with your make, model, and year, and we can tell you what is realistic for your situation.

How it works in Lakewood

  1. 1

    Tell us about the vehicle

    Call (323) 997-8867 and give us the make, model, and year, plus where the car is parked in Lakewood. Tell us whether you still have any working key, since that affects how the job is done.

  2. 2

    Confirm the fob type

    Fobs vary: a basic remote with a flip key, a transponder key with separate buttons, or a push-button smart key. We identify which your vehicle uses so the replacement hardware is compatible.

  3. 3

    Verify ownership

    Before we cut or program anything, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as registration and a matching photo ID. This protects you and keeps keys out of the wrong hands.

  4. 4

    Cut and prepare the key

    If your fob has a mechanical blade, we cut it to your vehicle's code. This also gives you a physical way into the car if the fob battery ever dies.

  5. 5

    Program to the vehicle

    We connect our programming equipment at your car and register the new fob with the vehicle's immobilizer and remote system. When the car recognizes it, we have you test the remote functions and starting.

  6. 6

    Test everything and review spares

    We confirm the lock, unlock, trunk, and start functions all work. If you have been down to a single key, we discuss adding a spare so you are not stuck again.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use far more complex security systems than others.
  • Type of fob: a simple remote, a transponder key, or a smart proximity key all involve different hardware.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy from or all keys are lost, which changes the programming steps required.
  • Whether the key blade needs to be cut, and whether an emergency key insert is part of the fob.
  • Whether the work is at a scheduled time or an urgent late-night call, given that we are available 24/7.
  • Whether you want one replacement or an additional spare programmed in the same visit.

Why Lakewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we come to your car in Lakewood instead of asking you to arrange a tow.
  • Serving the Los Angeles area since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar behind the work.
  • Available 24/7, so a lost fob at night or on a weekend does not have to wait for business hours.
  • We ask for ownership verification every time, which is the right practice and not an inconvenience to skip.
  • We tell you plainly when a particular vehicle is better handled by the dealer rather than promising something we cannot do.
  • We cover related needs in the same trip, including spare keys, lockouts, and home or business rekeying.

Key Fob Replacement across Lakewood

Lakewood is a car-dependent suburb, and its layout shows why fob problems come up so often. Residents in Lakewood Village, Lakewood Park, and Carson Park often park in driveways of single-story 1950s ranch homes, then drive Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd, or Carson St to work, school, or errands. When a fob goes missing from a driveway in ZIP 90712 or 90713, we can come to the house and program a replacement on the spot.

Shopping and errands add their own scenarios. Lakewood Center is a large regional mall, and The Centre at Sycamore Plaza draws steady traffic as well. A fob lost on a store floor or one that dies in a big lot is a common reason for a call. We also see people near Rynerson Park and Mayfair Park who set a key down during a game or a walk and cannot find it later. Wherever the car is, we meet you there.

Lakewood's tract homes also keep us busy on the residential side. Many of the houses still have their original builder-grade Kwikset locksets, so if your keys were stolen along with your car fob, we can rekey the house in the same visit. The same applies to ZIPs 90711, 90714, and 90715. One call can cover both your vehicle and your front door.

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Key Fob Replacement in Lakewood — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. All-keys-lost situations take more steps than copying from a working key, but we do this at your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model, and year and we will explain what applies.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
Usually not. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the equipment to your car anywhere in Lakewood. There is no storefront to visit.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We ask for your photo ID and proof the vehicle is yours, such as registration or title. We require this before programming a new fob.
Is a locksmith replacement different from the dealer?
For many vehicles we can cut and program replacement fobs at your location without the dealer trip. Some vehicles have restrictions, and we will tell you honestly if yours is one of them.
How much will it cost?
It depends on your vehicle, the fob type, whether you have a working key, and whether you want a spare. We do not quote blind numbers on a web page. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your car.
Can you fix a fob that just stopped working?
Sometimes the fix is as simple as a battery. If the fob is damaged or lost its programming, we can test it and tell you whether reprogramming or replacement makes sense.
Do you work at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, throughout Lakewood.
Should I get a spare fob while you are there?
It is a good idea. Having a second working key is usually simpler and more convenient than a future lost-key situation. We can program a spare during the same visit.
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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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