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Key Fob Replacement in Santa Paula, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile key fob replacement in Santa Paula, California. We replace and program remote fobs and smart or proximity keys right where your vehicle is parked, with no shop visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, to get started.

  • Mobile to your Santa Paula location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Losing a key fob in a town like Santa Paula is rarely convenient. Maybe it slipped out of a pocket on a walk past the Santa Paula Depot, got left in a work truck out on a Limoneira citrus block, or simply stopped working after years of use. Whatever happened, a dead or missing fob can leave you unable to unlock, start, or move your vehicle.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and our team are fully mobile. We have no storefront to visit. Instead, we bring the key cutting, cloning and programming equipment to your driveway, your workplace lot, or the roadside, whether you are in the Downtown Historic District or out toward Peck Road.

A modern fob is more than a plastic shell. It holds a transponder chip, a remote transmitter, and sometimes a proximity antenna, and the vehicle has to be taught to accept it. We handle replacement of the fob itself, programming it to your car, and, where your vehicle allows, setting up spares so you are not stranded the next time one goes missing.

How it works in Santa Paula

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year of the vehicle, and whether you still have any working key. We are available 24/7, so late-night and weekend calls are normal for us.

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    We come to the vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we travel to wherever the car is, whether that is a home in McKevett Heights, a lot near Main Street, or a farm road off SR-150. We do not ask you to tow it to a shop first.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making or programming a key, we confirm that you are the rightful owner or authorized user. Expect to show identification and proof of ownership such as registration. This protects you and is standard practice.

  4. 4

    Identify the right fob

    We determine the correct fob type, frequency and chip for your vehicle. Some use a flip key, some a push-to-start smart key, and some are simple remotes. We match these details rather than guessing.

  5. 5

    Cut, program and pair

    We cut an emergency blade if your fob has one, then program the transponder and remote functions to the vehicle. If the car needs a new key added with no working key present, we use the appropriate diagnostic tools to do so.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test lock, unlock, trunk or hatch, panic and start functions, and confirm the car recognizes the fob reliably. If you want a spare, this is the best time to add one.

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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 fob: basic remote, 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 method
  • Whether the fob needs an emergency blade cut or just electronic programming
  • How many fobs you want programmed, including spares
  • Time of day and how far from our dispatch route the vehicle is parked

Why Santa Paula chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we come to you in Santa Paula, so there is no shop trip and no tow just for a key.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, for the moments when a fob fails at the worst possible time.
  • Run by owner and lead tech David Shar, with decades of hands-on experience across the region.
  • We explain what your vehicle actually requires before work begins, so you understand the process and the factors behind the cost.
  • We handle both the locksmith side (cutting blades) and the electronic side (programming), so one visit can cover both.
  • We also understand the local mix of commuter cars, farm trucks and fleet vehicles, and can help set up spares for work vehicles that several people drive.

Key Fob Replacement across Santa Paula

Santa Paula is a small town with a surprising range of places where a fob can go missing. In the Downtown Historic District, near the California Oil Museum, the Glen Tavern Inn and the Santa Paula Depot & Railroad Plaza, visitors and residents park along Main Street and 10th Street and sometimes misplace keys while exploring. We can meet you there and replace your fob on the spot, whether you are in ZIP code 93060 or just passing through on SR-126.

Newer households such as those in Harvest at Limoneira (East Area 1) often drive late-model vehicles with smart keys and push-button start, where a replacement has to be paired carefully to the car's security system. Older neighborhoods like McKevett Heights, laid out in the 1920s, tend to have a mix of long-owned vehicles and newer commuter cars, so we see everything from older remotes to current proximity keys. Many residents commute along SR-126 and Telegraph Rd, so a dead fob before work is a real problem we aim to solve quickly.

Out in ZIP code 93061 and around the citrus ranches near Limoneira Ranch, work trucks and shared vehicles are common, and spares matter. If you run a ranch, packing operation or small business, we can program extra fobs so a single lost key does not stop the day. We also come out to the Santa Paula Airport area when a pilot or visitor is stuck. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other Santa Paula locksmith services

See all of our Santa Paula services, or our citywide key fob replacement page.

Key Fob Replacement in Santa Paula — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob at my home or work in Santa Paula?
Yes. We are fully mobile and come to your location, whether that is a home in McKevett Heights, a downtown street or a ranch lot. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange a visit.
I lost my only key fob. Can you still make a new one?
In most cases, yes. We can generally create and program a new key even with no working key, though the method depends on the vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year.
Do I need to go to the dealership instead?
Not necessarily. Many vehicles can be handled by a mobile locksmith, which saves you towing the car. Some models have unusual requirements, and we will tell you honestly if yours is one of them.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We ask for identification and documentation showing the vehicle is yours, such as registration or title. This is a standard safeguard and protects you from unauthorized key duplication.
Can you program a smart or push-to-start key?
Yes, we work with proximity and push-button start keys for many makes and models. Availability depends on the vehicle, so call (323) 997-8867 and we can confirm before we come out.
How is the cost of a replacement fob determined?
It depends on the vehicle, the fob type, whether any keys still work, how many fobs you want and when and where we are called out. We explain these factors before starting work.
Should I get a spare fob while you are there?
It is usually worth it. Adding a spare during the same visit is often easier than starting over after the next loss, and it is especially useful for shared work vehicles.
Do you work nights and weekends in Santa Paula?
Yes. We operate 24/7, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour for a lost or failed fob.
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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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