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Key Fob Replacement in Ventura, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides key fob replacement in Ventura, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile locksmith comes to you to replace and program remote key fobs and smart proximity keys on site, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

  • Mobile to your Ventura location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A key fob that stops working never picks a convenient moment. In Ventura it tends to happen in a beach parking lot near the Ventura Pier, in a Harbor Blvd lot after a day on the water, or in a driveway in Midtown when the battery finally gives out. Sometimes the fob is not dead at all. It is lost, cracked, soaked or chewed up by a dog, and the car will not start without it.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. That matters for fobs, because a car with no working key often should not be driven or towed just to get a replacement. We bring the equipment to where the vehicle is parked, whether that is a curb on Main Street, a garage in Hobson Heights, or a lot off Victoria Ave, and we work around the clock.

Our work covers conventional remote-head keys, flip keys, and push-button-start smart keys. Each vehicle make handles programming differently. Some allow a new fob to be added while an existing one still works, and others need diagnostic tools to register a new key when every original is gone. We will tell you honestly what your particular situation involves before any work begins.

How it works in Ventura

  1. 1

    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us the make, model and year, whether you have any working key left, and where the vehicle is parked. Those details tell us what kind of fob and programming your car needs.

  2. 2

    We come to the vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we drive to your car in Ventura, whether it is at home, at work, at the harbor or on the street. There is no shop to tow it to.

  3. 3

    Verify ownership

    Before cutting or programming anything, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as registration and matching identification. It protects you and it is standard practice for responsible locksmiths.

  4. 4

    Cut the blade and prepare the fob

    If your fob has an emergency key blade or your car uses a physical key, we cut it to match. We also confirm the replacement fob is compatible with your vehicle's frequency and system.

  5. 5

    Program and pair to the vehicle

    We connect to the car and register the new fob so it locks, unlocks and starts the vehicle. If you have spare keys, we can add them at the same visit so everything works together.

  6. 6

    Test every function

    Before we finish, we test remote lock and unlock, trunk or hatch release, panic features and engine start. You leave knowing each button does what it should.

Need key fob replacement in Ventura?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some systems are far more involved to program than others
  • Type of key: a basic remote, a flip key, or a push-button-start smart key
  • Whether you still have a working key or all keys are lost, which changes the programming method
  • Whether the fob is sourced new, from the manufacturer, or as a quality aftermarket unit
  • How many keys you want made or added in a single visit
  • Time of day and location, since we serve Ventura around the clock and travel to you

Why Ventura chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so your car stays where it is and we come to it
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, without timing promises we cannot keep
  • Serving Ventura County and Greater Los Angeles since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar behind the work
  • Honest assessments up front, including when a dealer visit is genuinely the better route for a particular vehicle
  • Ownership verification on every job as a matter of routine, not an afterthought
  • We also handle car key lockouts, spare keys and home or business locks, so one call can solve related problems

Key Fob Replacement across Ventura

Ventura is a car-dependent coastal city, and fobs get hard use here. Salt air and moisture in Pierpont and Ventura Keys can corrode battery contacts and age the rubber buttons on a fob. People who head to the beach or harbor sometimes lose a fob in the sand or water. If you live in one of the canal-front homes in Ventura Keys, a drowned fob is a common reason for a call.

Downtown Ventura and the Main Street historic district add their own challenges. Street parking near Mission San Buenaventura and the Ventura Pier fills up, and a dead fob there can stall an entire evening. We can program a replacement right at the curb in 93001, then you are on your way. In Midtown and Hobson Heights, where homes often have garages and hillside driveways, we typically work right at the driveway in 93003 or 93004 without disturbing the neighborhood.

We also see drivers who commute on US-101, SR-33 or SR-126 and lose a key on a work trip, or visitors at the Ventura County Fairgrounds at Seaside Park who find their fob has gone missing. Wherever you are in town, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come out.

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Key Fob Replacement in Ventura — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys in Ventura?
Yes, in many cases. All-keys-lost situations take more work because the car has no existing key to authorize a new one, but we can usually handle it on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain what to expect.
Do I need to tow my car to get a new fob?
Usually not. We are fully mobile, so we come to your car anywhere in Ventura, from Downtown to Ventura Keys, and cut and program the fob there.
Is replacing a fob with a locksmith different from going to the dealer?
For many vehicles a locksmith can do the same job at your location without a tow or appointment. Some makes do require dealer involvement, and we will tell you plainly if yours is one of them.
Can you program a fob I bought online?
Often yes, provided it is compatible with your vehicle and not locked to another car. Tell us the make, model and year when you call (323) 997-8867 and we can advise before you buy.
My fob stopped working but isn't lost. Is it the battery?
Often it is. Weak batteries are a frequent cause, and salt air near the coast can corrode the contacts. If a fresh battery does not help, the fob may need reprogramming or replacement.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We typically ask for vehicle registration or title and matching photo identification. This protects you from anyone trying to get a key to a car that is not theirs.
Do you offer key fob service at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including weekends and holidays, anywhere in Ventura and the surrounding county.
Can you make extra fobs while you are here?
Yes. Having a spare programmed during the same visit is usually easier than doing it after a lockout. Mention it when you call (323) 997-8867.
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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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