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Key Fob Replacement in Marina del Rey, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides key fob replacement and programming in Marina del Rey, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile locksmiths come to your car at the marina, your apartment garage, or your curb. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your vehicle and get started.

  • Mobile to your Marina del Rey location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Losing a key fob in Marina del Rey is a particular kind of headache. Between the harbor, the beach, and the dense waterfront apartment buildings, fobs get dropped on docks, left in beach bags, or splashed with salt water. A fob that has been through the marine environment often stops working long before it is actually lost, with corroded contacts, a cracked case, or a battery that has leaked.

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. We come to wherever the vehicle is parked, whether that is a resident garage off Admiralty Way, a lot near Fisherman's Village, or a driveway on the Marina Peninsula, and we replace and program remote key fobs and smart or proximity keys on site.

Some situations are simple, like cloning a spare you still have or replacing a worn-out shell. Others, like an all-keys-lost situation on a push-button-start car, take more steps. Either way, we will explain what your vehicle requires before we start, so you know what to expect.

How it works in Marina del Rey

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    You call and describe the 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. That tells us what type of fob or smart key your car uses and what tools the job needs.

  2. 2

    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, we travel to your vehicle in Marina del Rey, whether it is in a gated garage, a marina lot, or on the street. We do not ask you to tow the car anywhere.

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    Verify ownership

    Before we create or program any key, we confirm that you are the owner or authorized user of the vehicle. Expect to show ID and proof of ownership such as registration or title. This protects you and every other driver.

  4. 4

    Cut, source, or prepare the key

    Depending on the vehicle, we supply a replacement fob or smart key and, if it has an emergency blade, cut it to match. For some vehicles the key must be prepared with the correct transponder or remote data before it can be paired.

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    Program and pair

    We connect to the vehicle and program the new fob so the car recognizes it, then add any other keys you want to keep working. If a lost fob is a concern, we can discuss removing it from the car's memory where the vehicle allows.

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    Test everything

    We test remote lock and unlock, trunk or hatch release, panic function, and engine start. For smart keys we also check proximity entry and push-button start before we consider the job finished.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some fobs are simple remotes and others are encrypted smart keys
  • Type of fob needed: basic remote, remote-head key, or proximity smart key
  • Whether you have a working key to copy from or all keys are lost, which changes the programming work
  • Whether the original fob can be repaired or re-cased instead of fully replaced
  • How many fobs you want programmed, including spares
  • Time of day and exact location of the vehicle, since we serve around the clock

Why Marina del Rey chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we program the fob at your car, so you never have to tow a vehicle just to get a key
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, with long experience across many vehicle brands
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a fob dies at a late dock shift or after a night out on Lincoln Boulevard
  • We tell you up front what your vehicle requires, including when a repair or new battery is enough and a full replacement is not
  • Ownership verification on every key job, so keys are only made for people entitled to them
  • Familiarity with salt-air wear on fobs and keys in coastal Marina del Rey, and what to do about it

Key Fob Replacement across Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey is mostly apartments, condos, and boats, and that shapes how fob problems happen here. In large gated communities like Mariners Village and along the Admiralty Way and Via Marina apartment corridor, cars live in shared garages and assigned spaces, so a dead or missing fob can leave you stuck underground with no easy way to get the car moving. We come to the garage, and if building access is restricted we can coordinate with you or your property manager.

The harbor itself is hard on electronics. Salt air and spray reach the lots near the boat basins, Fisherman's Village at Fiji Way, Burton Chace Park, and Mother's Beach, and a fob carried on a boat or beach day can fail from moisture or corrosion. If you are in the 90292 area and your fob has stopped responding after a day on the water, we can tell you whether a battery or case swap will do or whether it needs replacing.

We also serve the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula, where the mailing address is Marina del Rey, in ZIP 90292 and 90295. Whether you are parked near Waterside and Marina Marketplace, off Washington Boulevard, Culver Boulevard, or on a narrow beach street, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to the car.

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Other Marina del Rey locksmith services

See all of our Marina del Rey services, or our citywide key fob replacement page.

Key Fob Replacement in Marina del Rey — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. All-keys-lost jobs take more steps than copying an existing key, and some vehicles are more demanding than others. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will tell you what to expect.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your vehicle anywhere in Marina del Rey, including garages, marina lots, and street parking.
Is it cheaper to replace the fob or just the battery?
If the fob still works intermittently, a fresh battery may be all it needs. If the case is cracked or the contacts are corroded, replacement may make more sense. We will check before suggesting anything.
My fob got wet at the harbor and stopped working. Can it be saved?
Sometimes. Salt water corrodes the internal contacts, and if the damage is minor, cleaning and a new battery can help. Once corrosion has spread, replacement is usually the dependable fix.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We ask for photo ID and proof that the vehicle is yours, such as registration or title. We do this on every key job to protect owners.
Can you program a fob I bought online?
Sometimes, depending on whether it is the correct type and frequency for your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 before purchasing so we can tell you what will work, since the wrong fob cannot be programmed.
Can you work in my building's gated garage?
Yes, as long as we can get access. In gated communities or high-rise buildings, it helps to let the gate or property manager know we are coming.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
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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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