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Key Fob Replacement in Redondo Beach, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides key fob replacement and programming in Redondo Beach, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are fully mobile and come to your car, whether at home, the pier, or the harbor. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.

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A key fob is easy to take for granted until it vanishes. In Redondo Beach it often happens at the beach: a fob slips out of a pocket on the Strand, gets soaked at Seaside Lagoon, or ends up in a bag left at the International Boardwalk. Salt air, sand, and moisture are hard on the small circuit boards and buttons inside remotes, so even fobs that never get lost tend to wear out or stop responding.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has seen how varied fobs can be. Some are simple remotes paired to a separate key. Others are smart or proximity keys that let you start the car with a push of a button. We replace and program both types, and we do it where your vehicle is parked, because we are fully mobile and have no storefront to visit.

This page explains how replacement works, what affects the cost, and what is specific to Redondo Beach, from the townhome garages of North Redondo to the hillside streets of Hollywood Riviera. If you are stranded right now, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation, day or night.

How it works in Redondo Beach

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    Call and describe your vehicle

    Tell us the make, model, and year, and whether you have any working key left. We will ask what kind of fob you have: a remote with a flip key, a push-button start smart key, or something else. That helps us understand what the job involves before we head out.

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    We come to your car

    Because we are mobile, we meet you wherever the vehicle is, whether in a townhome garage in The Avenues, a street in Golden Hills, a lot near King Harbor, or a spot along Pacific Coast Hwy. You do not need to tow the car anywhere.

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    Verify ownership

    Before cutting or programming anything, we confirm that you own the vehicle or are authorized to access it. Expect to show identification and registration or similar proof. This protects you and keeps keys from reaching the wrong hands.

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    Cut and prepare the key or fob

    If your fob includes a mechanical key, we cut it to match your vehicle. We then prepare the new fob or smart key so it is ready to pair with the car's immobilizer and remote systems.

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    Program and test

    We program the new fob to your vehicle on site, then test every function: lock, unlock, trunk or hatch, panic, remote start where equipped, and push-button ignition on smart keys. If you have spare fobs, we can program them in the same visit so everything works together.

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    Review what to do next

    We explain how to protect the new fob from moisture and wear, and we recommend a spare if you only had one. A spare costs far less trouble than another lockout.

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What affects the price

  • Type of fob: a basic remote differs from a smart or proximity key, and the technology inside affects the work involved.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some manufacturers use more complex security systems than others.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes the programming process.
  • Number of fobs needed, including whether you want a spare programmed in the same visit.
  • Time and location of the call, since after-hours service and travel distance can influence the total.
  • Whether a mechanical emergency key blade must be cut in addition to programming the electronics.

Why Redondo Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service, so a lost fob at the pier at night does not mean waiting for a shop to open or paying for a tow.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar bringing decades of hands-on lockwork to the trade.
  • We handle both traditional remote fobs and smart or proximity keys, rather than only one type.
  • We verify ownership before programming, which protects you from theft and misuse.
  • We can test and program spares on the same visit, so you leave with working backups.
  • We also understand the home side, so if your fob and house keys were lost together, we can talk through rekeying as well.

Key Fob Replacement across Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach is split into South Redondo (ZIP 90277) and North Redondo (ZIP 90278), and cars live very different lives in each. In South Redondo, neighborhoods like Hollywood Riviera and Riviera Village mean hillside driveways, tight street parking, and beach days that expose fobs to sand and salt. Near the Redondo Beach Pier, King Harbor Marina, and Veterans Park, a fob lost during a day out can leave you stuck far from home. We come to you rather than asking you to find a way to a shop.

North Redondo, covering El Nido, Golden Hills, and The Avenues, is made up largely of attached townhomes and small-lot subdivisions from the 1980s through the 2000s. Many residents park in shared or HOA garages, where a dead fob or a lost key can block you in. If you are in 90278 and your garage opener and car remote both need attention, tell us when you call. We can work in the garage, and if you also need house locks addressed, we can discuss that during the same conversation.

Drivers here commute on Pacific Coast Hwy, Artesia Blvd, Torrance Blvd, Aviation Blvd, and Inglewood Ave, and a fob that fails mid-errand is a real disruption. Coastal humidity near the harbor also shortens the life of fob buttons and batteries. If your fob has become unreliable, replacing it before it fails completely is often easier than dealing with an emergency. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Key Fob Replacement in Redondo Beach — FAQs

Do you come to me in Redondo Beach, or do I need to bring the car?
We are fully mobile, so we come to your vehicle anywhere in Redondo Beach. There is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the car is parked.
Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. All-keys-lost situations take more steps, but we can often cut and program a new key or fob on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain what to expect.
Do you work on smart keys and push-button start fobs?
Yes. We replace and program both traditional remote fobs and smart or proximity keys. The exact process depends on your vehicle's make, model, and year.
What proof of ownership do I need?
We ask for identification and proof that the vehicle is yours or that you are authorized to access it, such as registration. This is a standard safeguard before we program any key.
Can you work in my townhome garage or HOA parking area?
Generally yes. Many North Redondo residents in The Avenues, Golden Hills, and El Nido have garage or shared parking, and we can usually work there. If access is restricted, let us know when you call.
Does salt air really damage key fobs?
Coastal moisture and salt can corrode battery contacts and wear down buttons over time. Fobs kept near the beach or harbor may fail sooner, so keeping a working spare is wise.
How much does a replacement cost?
Cost depends on the fob type, your vehicle, whether you have a working key, how many fobs you need, and when and where we are called. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.
Can you program a spare fob at the same time?
Yes, in most cases we can program one or more additional fobs during the same visit, which is usually simpler than starting over after another loss.
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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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