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Car Key Replacement in Beverly Hills, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile car key replacement in Beverly Hills, California. We cut and program replacement keys on site, even when you have no original key. Wherever your vehicle is parked, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Losing a car key in Beverly Hills rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in a valet line off Canon Drive, in a parking structure in the Golden Triangle, at the end of a long dinner on Wilshire, or in a hillside driveway above Sunset where the nearest dealership feels very far away. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the key-cutting and programming equipment to the car instead of asking you to tow it anywhere.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has watched car keys evolve from simple cut metal blades to transponder keys, smart keys and push-button start fobs. Modern vehicles pair a key or fob electronically with the car's immobilizer, so a replacement is a cutting job and a programming job. Doing both at the vehicle, even with no original key, is what a mobile service is built for.

This page explains how replacement works, what affects the cost, and what to expect when you call from Beverly Hills. We do not quote prices here because the right answer depends on your vehicle, the type of key and your situation. We will talk through the specifics on the phone so there are no surprises.

How it works in Beverly Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model and year, whether you have any working key, and where the car is parked. This helps us bring the right key blanks and programming tools and tell you whether your vehicle needs anything unusual.

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    Confirm the vehicle and your ownership

    Before making a key we need to be sure the car is yours or that you are authorized to have a key made for it. We will ask for identification and proof of ownership or registration. This protects you and every other owner in the area.

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    Cut the key on site

    Using the vehicle's information, we cut a new key to match the locks, whether it is a traditional blade, a high-security laser-cut key or the emergency blade inside a smart key. Cutting happens at your car, so you do not need to move it.

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    Program the key to the vehicle

    A transponder or smart key must be recognized by the car before it will start. We program the new key to the immobilizer. Depending on the vehicle, this can include adding to or managing the keys the car already knows.

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    Test everything before we finish

    We test that the key turns the door and ignition, that the car starts, and that remote functions such as lock, unlock and trunk work. You should walk away with a key that works, and we will explain what we did.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year: some brands use simple transponder keys, while others use encrypted smart keys with more demanding programming.
  • Type of key: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a laser-cut key, a flip key and a push-button smart fob involve different parts and time.
  • Whether you have a working key: copying an existing key is usually simpler than creating one from scratch when every key is lost.
  • Time and location: a late-night call or a hard-to-reach spot such as a hillside driveway can affect scheduling and the work involved.
  • Number of keys needed: many owners want a spare while we are there, which can be more practical than a second emergency call later.
  • Special circumstances: a damaged ignition, a broken key stuck in the lock or a vehicle with unusual security can add steps.

Why Beverly Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile: there is no storefront, and no towing to a shop. We come to the car, wherever it is.
  • Open 24/7: a lost key does not respect business hours, and neither do we.
  • Serving the area since 1987: decades of hands-on experience with a wide range of vehicles and locks.
  • Cutting and programming together: we handle both parts of the job at your vehicle, even with no original key.
  • Straight talk about cost: we explain what affects the price before work starts rather than burying it.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, so you are dealing with experience, not a call center.

Car Key Replacement across Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills has its own rhythm of car trouble. In The Flats, the tree-lined streets near Rodeo Drive and the period-revival homes mean cars are often parked on the street or in older garages, and a misplaced key can strand someone at their own front door. Up in Trousdale Estates and the Benedict Canyon area of BHPO, steep driveways and gated entries make towing a car to a dealership especially inconvenient, which is when a mobile technician makes the most sense.

In the Golden Triangle, we hear from people leaving restaurants, shops and offices near Wilshire and Canon who realize a key is gone or a fob has stopped working. Whether you are near the Beverly Wilshire, strolling by Will Rogers Memorial Park or stuck in a hotel valet situation near The Beverly Hills Hotel, we can meet you where the car is. We regularly serve addresses across ZIP codes 90210, 90211 and 90212, and the routes along Santa Monica Blvd, Sunset Blvd, Coldwater Canyon Dr and Benedict Canyon Dr are familiar ground.

If you also have gate keypads, smart locks or vintage hardware at home, we can help with those too. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your car first.

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Car Key Replacement in Beverly Hills — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Beverly Hills if I have lost every key?
Yes. We can cut and program a new key on site even with no original, once we have verified ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain what is needed.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealership?
In many cases, no. We are fully mobile and bring cutting and programming equipment to your vehicle, whether it is in a garage in The Flats or a hillside driveway in Trousdale Estates.
What do I need to show you before you make a key?
We will ask for identification and proof that the vehicle is yours or that you are authorized, such as registration or title. This protects owners from unauthorized keys.
Do you work at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you are stuck late near the Golden Triangle or anywhere else in Beverly Hills, call (323) 997-8867.
Can you replace a smart key or push-button fob?
Often, yes. Many smart keys and fobs can be programmed on site, though some vehicles are more demanding. Tell us the make, model and year when you call and we will tell you what to expect.
Can you fix a broken key stuck in the door or ignition?
Usually we can remove broken key pieces and then cut a replacement. The details depend on the damage, so describe what happened when you call.
How much does car key replacement cost?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, whether you have a working key, and the time and location. We explain these factors before starting so you know what to expect.
Should I get a spare key while you are there?
It is worth considering. Making a spare during the same visit is generally easier than starting over after losing your only key again.
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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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