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Key Fob Replacement in Manhattan Beach, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement in Manhattan Beach, California, available 24/7. We come to your car, replace and program remote fobs and smart proximity keys on site, and can help even if every key is lost. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.

  • Mobile to your Manhattan Beach location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A dead or missing key fob rarely picks a convenient moment. In Manhattan Beach it tends to happen at the end of a beach day, in a parking structure at Manhattan Village, or after a fob took a swim off the Strand. Modern fobs are small computers, and replacing one means more than cutting metal. The new fob has to be matched to your vehicle's immobilizer and programmed so the car actually accepts it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no shop to tow your car to and no storefront to visit. Our technician drives to wherever the vehicle is parked, whether that is a walk-street garage in the Sand Section, a driveway in the Hill Section, or a curb along Manhattan Beach Blvd, and does the work there.

We handle remote-head keys, flip keys, and smart or push-button proximity keys. If you still have one working fob, programming a spare is usually simpler than starting from zero, so we encourage a backup before the last one disappears. If you have lost every key, we can still help, though the process involves a few more steps.

How it works in Manhattan Beach

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the vehicle's make, model, and year, what type of key it uses, and whether you have any working key left. This lets us plan the right fob and equipment before we arrive.

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    We drive to your vehicle

    Because we are mobile and available 24/7, we meet you where the car is: at home, at work, at a beach lot, or on the side of Sepulveda Blvd. We do not claim a set arrival time, but we will give you honest updates when you call.

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    Verify ownership

    Before creating a key for any vehicle, we ask for ID and proof of ownership, such as registration or title. This protects you and everyone else on the road, and it is standard practice for a legitimate locksmith.

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    Cut and prepare the key or fob

    If your key has a mechanical blade, we cut it to the vehicle's code or by other approved methods. We then prepare the fob so it can communicate with the car's immobilizer system.

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    Program and test

    We program the new fob to the vehicle and confirm that it locks, unlocks, and starts the engine. For remote functions like trunk release or panic, we test those too, and we can program extra fobs while we are there.

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    Review and spare-key advice

    We explain what was done, show you how to use the new fob, and recommend keeping a spare in a safe place, ideally not on the same ring as the primary key.

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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 key: basic remote-head key, flip key, or smart proximity key with push-button start
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes the programming steps required
  • Number of fobs needed, including whether you want one or several spares programmed at the same visit
  • Whether a mechanical emergency blade must also be cut
  • Time of day and location, since we are available around the clock and travel to you

Why Manhattan Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work is done at your vehicle, so you avoid towing a car with no working key
  • Operating since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar guiding the business
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends when beach-area lockouts commonly happen
  • We explain options honestly, including when a spare programmed now is smarter than waiting for an emergency
  • We verify ownership every time, which keeps the process legitimate and your vehicle protected
  • Familiarity with Manhattan Beach parking realities, from tight walk-street garages to shared condo lots

Key Fob Replacement across Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Beach is a compact city with very different parking situations from one neighborhood to the next. In the Sand Section, many homes sit on small lots near the Strand with tight garages and street parking shared with beachgoers. Salt air and sand are hard on key fobs, and moisture can cause worn buttons and failing batteries. In the Hill Section, larger estates often have multiple vehicles and several fobs in circulation, which makes it a good place to program spares or retire a fob after a lost-key scare.

We regularly think about the places residents and visitors actually leave their cars: near the Manhattan Beach Pier and Roundhouse Aquarium, around Metlox Plaza, at Polliwog Park, and in the lots at Manhattan Village. Whether you are in the Tree Section or East Manhattan Beach, near Aviation Blvd or Rosecrans Ave, we can come to the vehicle with the equipment needed for programming on site.

If you are in ZIP code 90266, call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us where the car is parked, and we will work out the best way to reach you. Since we have no storefront, everything happens at your location.

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Other Manhattan Beach locksmith services

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

Key Fob Replacement in Manhattan Beach — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
Often yes. All-keys-lost situations take more steps than copying from a working key, but we can usually cut and program a new key or fob on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will tell you what to expect.
Do I have to tow my car to you?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to your vehicle in Manhattan Beach. There is no storefront, and towing is generally unnecessary for fob replacement.
Is key fob replacement available at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and describe your situation.
How is a locksmith fob different from a dealer fob?
Both can produce working fobs, but a mobile locksmith comes to you, so you skip arranging a tow and a dealer visit. We can discuss which fob options fit your vehicle and what programming is involved.
What do I need to show to get a new fob?
We ask for photo ID and proof of ownership, such as registration or title. This is a standard safeguard that ensures keys are made only for the rightful owner.
My fob got wet at the beach. Can it be fixed?
Sometimes a fob only needs a new battery or cleaning, but saltwater damage can corrode internal parts. If it will not recover, we can replace and program a new one at your car.
Can you program a spare fob if I still have one working?
Yes, and it is usually the easiest scenario. Programming a spare before you lose the last key can save time and stress. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.
Can you replace fobs for push-button start cars?
We work on many smart proximity keys and push-button start systems. Compatibility depends on the vehicle, so please share the make, model, and year when you call.
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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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