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Key Fob Replacement in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement in Van Nuys, California, available 24/7. We replace and program remote fobs and smart proximity keys at your vehicle, wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your car and get started.

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Losing a key fob in Van Nuys can happen anywhere: in a parking structure near the Van Nuys Government Center, at a hangar-adjacent business by the airport, or in the driveway of a 1950s tract home. A modern fob is more than a button remote. It often contains a transponder chip, and sometimes a proximity transmitter that the car must recognize before it will start. Replacing one means cutting any emergency blade if needed and programming the new fob to your specific vehicle.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit and no tow to a shop. We come to your car with the equipment to work on site, around the clock, whether you have lost every key or just want a spare before the last one goes missing.

Van Nuys has strong demand for this work. Commuters on the I-405 and US-101, fleet vehicles running along Sherman Way and Victory Boulevard, and cars bought along Van Nuys Boulevard's auto row all rely on transponder and smart-key systems. Our approach is to identify exactly what your vehicle uses, explain your options plainly, and get you driving again without guesswork.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year, and whether you have any working key left. Mention if the car is in a garage, on a street, or in a lot so we can plan the visit.

  2. 2

    Verify ownership

    Before we make or program a key, we confirm you are the owner or authorized user. This usually means matching your ID to the registration or other proof of ownership. It protects you and keeps keys out of the wrong hands.

  3. 3

    Identify the correct fob type

    Fobs vary by vehicle. Some are simple remotes with a transponder key, others are flip keys, and others are push-to-start proximity fobs. We determine which one your car needs and confirm the frequency and chip type so the replacement actually works.

  4. 4

    Cut the key blade if required

    Many fobs include a mechanical blade for the door lock or as a backup. When your vehicle uses one, we cut it on site from the vehicle's key code or by working from the lock itself.

  5. 5

    Program the fob to the vehicle

    We connect programming equipment to the car and register the new fob so the immobilizer accepts it and the remote functions work. If you lost all keys, we create a new one from scratch.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test lock, unlock, trunk, panic, and starting, and confirm any spare fobs also work. You see it all working before the job is closed.

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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 fob: a basic remote, a flip key, or a push-to-start smart key all involve different hardware.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes the programming procedure.
  • Whether a mechanical emergency blade must be cut as well.
  • How many fobs you need programmed in one visit, including spares.
  • Time of day and the location of the vehicle, since we serve 24/7 and travel to you.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your car, so you do not have to arrange a tow or get to a shop.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, so the work comes from long hands-on experience with automotive locks.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a fob goes missing late at night or before an early flight out of Van Nuys Airport.
  • We explain which fob your car needs and why, rather than pushing one option.
  • Ownership verification on every job, which protects you from key theft and misuse.
  • Familiarity with the fleet and dealership-heavy traffic in Van Nuys, where transponder and smart key work is a regular part of the job.

Key Fob Replacement across Van Nuys

Van Nuys spreads across the central San Fernando Valley, and our fob work follows that spread. In the older townsite around Sylvan Park, the tree-lined streets of 1920s and 1940s bungalows mean many cars are parked on the street or in narrow driveways, and we work right at the curb. Around the Van Nuys Civic Center, drivers often lose or damage fobs while at the courthouse or the Valley Municipal Building, and we can meet you in the lot.

In Kester Ridge and the 1950s tract neighborhoods, a spare fob is often the practical fix when a family shares a car and the only remote is missing. We cover ZIP codes including 91401, 91405, 91406, and 91411, from Victory Boulevard down to Sherman Way and across Sepulveda Boulevard.

Businesses near Van Nuys Airport and along Van Nuys Boulevard's auto row also call us for fleet and employee vehicles. We are mobile only, so we come to the lot, hangar-adjacent parking, or dealership-area curb where the car sits. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Key Fob Replacement in Van Nuys — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
Yes, in many cases. We verify ownership, identify the system, and create and program a new fob to your vehicle on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model, and year.
Do you come to me in Van Nuys?
Yes. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your home, workplace, parking lot, or street location in Van Nuys, 24/7.
What proof of ownership do I need?
We typically ask for a valid ID that matches the vehicle registration or other proof you are the owner or authorized user. This protects you and is required before we make any key.
Is a fob the same as a transponder key?
Not exactly. A transponder key has a chip that lets the car start. A fob adds remote functions like lock and unlock. Many vehicles combine them, and smart keys replace the blade entirely with a proximity transmitter.
Can you program a spare fob if I still have a working one?
Yes, and it is usually simpler than starting from nothing. Having a spare ready can save you a much more stressful call later. Phone (323) 997-8867 to ask about your vehicle.
Can a dead fob battery be the problem instead?
Sometimes. If your fob has become unreliable, a weak battery may be the cause. We can check this and tell you honestly whether you need a new fob or just a battery.
Will the new fob work with my push-to-start car?
If it is the correct smart key for your vehicle and is programmed properly, yes. We test starting and all remote functions before we finish.
What areas near Van Nuys do you serve?
We serve all of Van Nuys, including ZIP codes 91401, 91405, 91406, and 91411, and the wider Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County area. Call (323) 997-8867 to confirm your location.
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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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