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Key Fob Replacement in Torrance, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides key fob replacement in Torrance, California, available 24/7 and fully mobile. We replace and program remote key fobs and smart proximity keys at your car, wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a technician about your vehicle.

  • Mobile to your Torrance location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A dead or missing key fob is a bigger problem than it looks. Modern remotes and push-button smart keys do more than unlock doors: they carry a transponder chip that lets the engine start. In a city as spread out as Torrance, where most days involve a drive down Hawthorne Blvd, Crenshaw Blvd or Pacific Coast Hwy, being stranded without a working fob can stop the whole day.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, under owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit and no tow to a dealership lot. We come to your driveway, your office parking structure or the lot where the car is stuck, and we replace and program the fob there.

We handle several situations: a fob lost with no spare, a fob that has stopped responding, a cracked case or worn buttons, and a smart key whose battery or electronics have failed. Each vehicle is different, so we begin by confirming the year, make, model and the type of key your car uses, and we explain what is realistic before any work starts.

How it works in Torrance

  1. 1

    Call and describe the vehicle

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the year, make and model, whether you have any working key, and where the car is parked. This lets us work out what type of fob and programming your vehicle needs.

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    We travel to your car

    Because we are fully mobile, we come to wherever the vehicle sits, whether that is a home in Southwood, a street in Old Torrance or a lot near Del Amo Fashion Center. There is no need to move or tow the car.

  3. 3

    Verify ownership

    Before cutting or programming anything, we ask for reasonable proof that the vehicle is yours, such as ID matching the registration. This protects you and is a standard part of responsible automotive locksmith work.

  4. 4

    Prepare and pair the new fob

    We match the correct replacement fob or smart key to your vehicle, cut an emergency blade if the key has one, and program the transponder and remote functions so the car recognizes the new key.

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    Test every function

    We test locking, unlocking, trunk or hatch release, panic and engine start, and confirm the fob works from a normal distance. If you want a spare programmed while we are there, now is the easiest time to do it.

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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 key: a basic remote head key, a flip key and a push-button proximity smart key differ in hardware and programming effort.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy from, or all keys are lost and a new one must be created from scratch.
  • Number of fobs needed, because programming a spare during the same visit is usually more efficient than a separate trip.
  • Whether the fob needs a cut emergency blade or only electronic programming.
  • Time of day and location of the service call, since we operate around the clock and travel to you.

Why Torrance chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we program the fob at your vehicle, so you avoid towing a car you cannot start.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, for a stranded driver.
  • Straightforward explanations of what your specific vehicle requires, with no invented promises about timing or cost.
  • Ownership verification on every job, which protects you from key-related theft.
  • Same visit can cover replacement, programming and an extra spare so you are not caught short again.

Key Fob Replacement across Torrance

Torrance is a driving city. Residents commute along I-405 and the Harbor Fwy (I-110), run errands on Sepulveda Blvd and Torrance Blvd, and head to Torrance Beach along Pacific Coast Hwy. Cars are parked everywhere: in the ranch-style tracts of Southwood and West Torrance, along the narrow streets of Walteria, and on the hillsides of Hollywood Riviera in South Torrance. A fob that fails in any of those places is easier to fix on the spot than at a distant dealership.

Old Torrance and its El Prado historic district have older homes and street parking, where a lost smart key can leave a car stuck at the curb. Shoppers and employees at Del Amo Fashion Center, one of the largest malls in the country by leasable area, sometimes find a fob dead in a big lot or structure, and we can come to that parking space. The same goes for visitors to Wilson Park, Madrona Marsh Preserve or the area around Zamperini Field.

We serve all Torrance ZIP codes, including 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504 and 90505. Wherever you are in the city, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your vehicle and come to you.

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Key Fob Replacement in Torrance — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
In many cases yes. Even with no working key, we can often create and program a new fob at your vehicle. It depends on the make and model, so call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will tell you what is possible.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealership in Torrance?
Often not. We are fully mobile and program fobs on site, whether the car is in a driveway in Southwood or a lot near Del Amo. Some unusual vehicles may have limits, and we will tell you honestly if so.
What is the difference between a remote fob and a smart key?
A remote fob typically has buttons and a transponder, and may use a physical key blade to start the car. A smart or proximity key lets you unlock and start by push button while the key is nearby. Each is programmed differently.
Do you work at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, including holidays, and we will arrange to come to your location in Torrance.
Can you program a spare fob at the same time?
Yes, and it is a good idea. Adding a spare during the same visit is usually simpler than a separate call later, and it protects you if the main fob is lost again.
Will you need proof the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof of ownership, such as ID that matches the registration. It is a standard safeguard for everyone.
What if my fob just stopped working but is not lost?
It may only need a new battery, or it may have lost its programming or failed internally. We can diagnose it and tell you whether a battery, reprogramming or a replacement fob is the right fix.
How is the price determined?
It depends on your vehicle, the type of key, whether any working key exists, how many fobs you need and when and where we come out. We discuss these factors with you before work begins.
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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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