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Key Fob Replacement in West Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides key fob replacement and programming in West Hills, California, 24/7 and fully mobile. We come to your car, whether it is at home, work, or a parking lot, and replace remote fobs and smart keys on-site. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.

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A key fob stops working at the worst moments: in the Platt Village parking lot after groceries, at a trailhead near Upper Las Virgenes Canyon, or in a driveway before an early commute down Valley Circle Blvd. Some fobs fail slowly, with a weak battery, a cracked case, or worn buttons. Others vanish completely, and then you are dealing with a car that will not start or will not unlock.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are a fully mobile locksmith with no storefront to visit, so you never have to tow a car anywhere just to get a new key made. We bring the equipment to where the vehicle is parked and do the cutting, coding, and programming there.

This page explains how fob replacement works, what affects the cost, and what is specific to West Hills, where a lot of households have several vehicles in the driveway and a mix of older and newer cars that need different approaches.

How it works in West Hills

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    Call and describe the vehicle

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us the make, model, and year, and whether you have any working key left. Whether the car has a flip key, a remote head key, or a push-button proximity system shapes the whole job, so we sort that out first.

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    We drive to you

    We are fully mobile, so we meet you wherever the car is, from a driveway in the Shadow Ranch area to a lot along Roscoe Blvd or Victory Blvd. There is nothing to tow and no shop to visit.

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    Verify ownership

    Before creating a new key, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, typically ID and registration or title. This protects you as the owner and is a standard practice for responsible locksmiths.

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    Cut and code the replacement

    If your fob includes a mechanical emergency blade or a flip key, we cut it to the vehicle's code. The fob's transponder chip is then matched to your vehicle's immobilizer so the car recognizes it.

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    Program and test everything

    We program the remote functions and the start capability, then test locking, unlocking, trunk or hatch release, and starting the engine. If you have other fobs, we confirm they still work, and we can often add a spare during the same visit.

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    Review care and spares

    We explain battery replacement and how to avoid water or drop damage. We also suggest keeping a spare somewhere safe, because duplicating a key is generally simpler than starting from nothing after all keys are lost.

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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 key: a basic remote, a flip key, a remote head key, or a smart proximity fob each involve different parts and programming.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy from or all keys are lost, which changes how much coding work is required.
  • Whether you want a spare or several fobs programmed in the same visit.
  • Time of day and urgency, since we are available 24/7 and after-hours calls involve different scheduling than a planned daytime appointment.
  • Whether the fob is original manufacturer equipment or a quality aftermarket unit, where both are an option for your vehicle.

Why West Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your vehicle and never ask you to bring it to a storefront, because there isn't one.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar, so the experience behind the work is long-standing.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a fob fails late at night or early before work.
  • Cutting and programming happen together on-site, so you do not need a separate stop at a dealership for key coding.
  • We explain options plainly, including when a simple battery or case repair will fix a fob rather than a full replacement.
  • Our locksmith work also covers homes, so we can help with house keys and smart locks in the same visit if you need it.

Key Fob Replacement across West Hills

West Hills sits at the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, and getting around means Valley Circle Blvd, Platt Ave, Sherman Way, Vanowen St, Victory Blvd, Roscoe Blvd, Saticoy St, Fallbrook Ave, and Woodlake Ave. Most households here are suburban and drive, often with more than one car per home, so a lost fob quickly turns into a scheduling problem for the whole family. We handle calls across 91307, 91304, and 91308.

In the Shadow Ranch area and around Shadow Ranch Park, many homes date from the 1960s through the 1980s and have driveways where we can work comfortably. In the Platt Village and Platt Ave corridor, fobs tend to go missing in shopping and restaurant parking lots. Up in the Valley Circle foothills toward the Bell Canyon edge, hillside driveways and gated entries are common, and we plan around access when we arrive.

We also get calls tied to local destinations: a fob lost after a walk at Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center, a visitor to West Hills Hospital & Medical Center who needs help late at night, or a parent at the Chaminade College Preparatory campus whose fob stopped responding. Wherever you are in West Hills, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to the car.

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Key Fob Replacement in West Hills — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. We verify ownership, then create and program a new key or fob on-site. All-keys-lost situations take more coding work than copying from a working key. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details.
Do I need to tow my car to get a new fob?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and do the cutting and programming at your vehicle in West Hills, whether that is a driveway, a parking lot, or the street.
Will you come out at night or on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and describe the car and where it is parked.
What proof of ownership will you need?
We typically ask for a photo ID plus registration or title showing the vehicle is yours. This is standard and protects you from someone else getting a key to your car.
My fob works only sometimes. Do I need a new one?
Not always. A weak battery, worn buttons, or a cracked case can cause problems. We can check the fob and tell you honestly whether a repair is enough or a replacement makes sense.
Can you program a spare fob at the same time?
Yes, in most cases. Adding a spare during the same visit is usually more convenient than doing it later, especially in households with several drivers.
Do you handle smart or push-button start keys?
We work on many smart and proximity key systems, though compatibility depends on the vehicle. Tell us the make, model, and year when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will confirm what is possible.
Do you have a shop I can visit in West Hills?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. We travel to you across West Hills and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 91307, 91304, and 91308.
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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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