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Key Fob Replacement in Westlake Village · 24/7 mobile

Key Fob Replacement in Westlake Village, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile key fob replacement and programming in Westlake Village, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your car, whether you are at home or at work, and program a new fob or smart key on site. Call (323) 997-8867.

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A key fob stops working at the worst moments: in the parking lot at The Promenade after dinner, at a trailhead, or in the driveway when you are already late. Modern fobs are small computers. They hold a transponder chip, a radio transmitter and, in many cars, a proximity sensor that talks to the vehicle all day. When one is lost, cracked, soaked or simply worn out, the car often will not start, and a dealership tow across the valley is rarely the only option.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to, so we bring the equipment to wherever the vehicle is parked in Westlake Village. David Shar has run the company since 1987, and the work has changed enormously since the days of simple metal keys. We cut and program remote-head keys, flip keys, and smart or proximity keys for a wide range of makes, and we are straightforward about what a given vehicle will and will not allow.

If you are not sure what kind of key your car uses, that is fine. Tell us the make, model and year when you call (323) 997-8867, and we will explain the likely path: a simple remote replacement, a full transponder programming job, or a smart key that needs to be registered to the car's computer. Because we work on location, you can usually stay with your vehicle the whole time.

How it works in Westlake Village

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone us at (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, year, and whether you have any working key left. Having a spare changes the job, so we ask early. We will also ask where the car is parked so we can plan the visit.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before we create a new key, we need to see that the vehicle is yours. That usually means a photo ID plus registration or title paperwork. This protects owners in Westlake Village and is a standard part of responsible automotive locksmithing.

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    Identify the key type and frequency

    We check the vehicle to determine whether it uses a remote-head key, a flip key, or a push-button proximity key, and which chip and radio system it needs. Choosing the right fob matters, since cheap mismatched units often will not pair.

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    Cut the blade if one is needed

    Many fobs include an emergency blade or a physical key for the door lock. If yours does, we cut it on site from the vehicle's key code or by working from the lock, so the blade fits the door as well as the ignition.

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    Program the fob to the vehicle

    We connect our programming equipment and register the new fob so the car recognizes its transponder and the remote buttons work. If the vehicle supports it, we can also erase a lost fob from the system so it can no longer start the car.

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    Test every function

    Before we finish, we test locking, unlocking, trunk or hatch release, remote start where equipped, and starting the engine. We also recommend a second spare so you are not in this position again.

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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, a flip key, or a proximity smart key each involve different hardware and programming steps.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how much work is needed to get into the vehicle's system.
  • Whether an emergency blade must be cut and whether the lock itself needs attention.
  • Time of day and location of the vehicle, as after-hours and farther calls take more of our day.
  • How many fobs you want programmed during the same visit, and whether old or lost fobs should be removed from the car.

Why Westlake Village chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. We come to your car in Westlake Village instead of asking you to arrange a tow.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, so a dead fob does not have to wait until morning.
  • Family-run history since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, with decades of experience as car keys evolved.
  • We explain whether a repair, a shell swap, or a full replacement is the sensible choice rather than defaulting to the most expensive one.
  • We verify ownership every time, which protects you and keeps the process honest.
  • We can handle related lock work from the same visit, such as a house or gate lock, if you ask.

Key Fob Replacement across Westlake Village

Westlake Village is a place where cars sit in a lot of different settings: garages in the First Neighborhood, driveways behind gates on Westlake Island, hillside homes in Three Springs, and surface lots at the Four Seasons Hotel and the office parks along Agoura Road. We meet customers in all of them. Parking at The Promenade and The Shoppes at Westlake Village is a common place for fob troubles, and we can program on site in a parking space without moving the car.

Residents in ZIP codes 91361, 91362 and 91359 often tell us that lake air and daily commuting along US-101 (the Ventura Freeway), Lindero Canyon Road and Westlake Blvd (SR-23) are hard on small electronics. Fobs get wet near Westlake Lake, drop onto pavement at trailheads, and wear out buttons after years in a pocket. Those ZIP codes are shared with Thousand Oaks, so if you are on the county line, let us know the street and we will confirm the location.

Because many homes here also use smart locks and gate or intercom systems, some customers pair a fob replacement with a look at their other access points. We are mobile only, so everything happens at your address, and you can call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need us.

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Key Fob Replacement in Westlake Village — FAQs

Can you replace a key fob if I have lost every key?
Often yes. An all-keys-lost situation takes more work because there is no working key to copy, but we can usually create and program a new key on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain what to expect.
Do I need to go to the dealership for a smart key?
Not necessarily. Many proximity and push-to-start keys can be programmed by a mobile locksmith. Some vehicles have restrictions, and we will tell you honestly if yours is one of them.
Do you come to The Promenade or other parking lots?
Yes. We are fully mobile and can work in any parking lot or garage in Westlake Village, including shopping centers, hotels and office parks. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the car is.
What proof do I need to show?
We ask for a photo ID and proof that the vehicle is yours, such as registration or title. We will not program a key without it.
My fob is working only some of the time. Do I need a new one?
Not always. Weak batteries, worn buttons or a cracked shell are common causes. We can tell you if a battery or shell swap will solve it or if a new fob is the better choice.
Can a lost fob be removed from my car's system?
On many vehicles, yes. When we program your new fob we can often erase the lost one so it will no longer start the car. Ask when you call (323) 997-8867.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. We operate 24/7, every day of the year, and our service is fully mobile, so we come to you at any hour.
Should I get a spare fob while you are there?
We recommend it. Programming a second fob during the same visit is usually more convenient than starting over after another loss, and it gives you a backup if the first fob fails.
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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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