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Car Key Replacement in Burbank, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Burbank, California, 24 hours a day. Our fully mobile technicians cut and program replacement keys at your vehicle, even when every original is lost. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your car wherever it is parked.

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Losing the only key to your car is stressful anywhere, but in Burbank it tends to happen at inconvenient moments: after a long shift on a studio lot, at the end of a trip through Hollywood Burbank Airport, or in a parking structure near Downtown Burbank and the AMC. Whatever the setting, you do not need to have the car towed to a dealership. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the work happens where the car is sitting.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on one principle: show up equipped, explain what is happening, and finish the job properly. Car key replacement covers a wide range of situations, including a lost key with no spare, a broken blade stuck in the ignition or door, a worn key that no longer turns smoothly, and a transponder key or smart fob that the car no longer recognizes.

There is no storefront to visit. We are mobile only, which means the cutting and programming equipment travels to your driveway, your office lot, or the side of Olive Avenue. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, tell us the make, model, and year, and we will walk you through what your particular vehicle needs.

How it works in Burbank

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    Call and describe the vehicle

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, year, and where the car is parked. Whether it is on a Magnolia Park side street or in a Media District lot, we note the details so we arrive prepared for your type of key.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before making a key for any vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that you own it or are authorized to have it keyed, such as registration and matching identification. This protects you and every other driver in Burbank.

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    Identify the key type

    Modern cars use a range of keys: traditional cut keys, transponder keys, laser-cut keys, remote head keys, and push-button smart keys. We determine which one your vehicle uses so the replacement matches what the car expects.

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    Cut the key on site

    Using the vehicle's lock and key code information, we cut a new key at your location. This works even when there is no original key to copy.

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    Program to the vehicle

    If your car has an immobilizer, the new key must be programmed so the engine will start. We pair the key with the vehicle's computer on site and, where applicable, program remote functions too.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the door, ignition, trunk, and remote buttons, and confirm the key starts the car repeatedly. If you want a spare made while we are there, this is the easiest time to do it.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use more complex key and security systems than others.
  • Key type: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, and a smart key each involve different parts and programming.
  • Whether you have an original key to work from or we must generate the key from scratch because all keys are lost.
  • Whether the ignition or door lock is damaged and needs repair alongside the new key, such as after a broken key or attempted theft.
  • How many keys you need, since adding a spare during the same visit is usually simpler than a separate call later.
  • Time of day and location, because we serve customers 24/7 and after-hours or distant calls can affect the overall cost.

Why Burbank chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your car in Burbank rather than asking you to tow it or find a ride to a shop.
  • Available 24/7, so a lost key at night or on a weekend does not have to wait until business hours.
  • Serving Los Angeles and Ventura counties since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Keys cut and programmed on site, including situations where no original key exists.
  • Ownership verification on every job, a practice that protects you from key fraud.
  • Straightforward explanations of what your vehicle needs, with no pressure to buy anything you do not need.

Car Key Replacement across Burbank

Burbank is a car-dependent city wrapped by the I-5 and SR-134, with daily traffic along Hollywood Way, Olive Avenue, San Fernando Boulevard, Victory Boulevard, and Magnolia Boulevard. Drivers lose keys in all kinds of places: antique shoppers browsing Magnolia Boulevard's antique row, crews parking near Warner Bros. Studios and Walt Disney Studios, families at IKEA Burbank, and travelers returning to long-term parking at Hollywood Burbank Airport, formerly Bob Hope Airport.

We serve the whole city, from the bungalow streets of Magnolia Park to the horse properties of the Rancho District, where trucks and trailers are a daily part of life and a lost truck key can stall the whole day. In the Media District, where company vehicles and personal cars share lots with production offices, we handle both individual drivers and fleet-style needs. Our service covers Burbank ZIP codes including 91501, 91502, 91504, 91505, and 91506.

Because we are mobile only, there is no shop to drive to. If you are stranded in 91505 near the studios or at home in 91501 near downtown, call (323) 997-8867 and we will bring the equipment to you.

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Car Key Replacement in Burbank — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Burbank if I have lost every original?
Yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on site even with no original. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us the vehicle details, and we will explain what is needed and arrange ownership verification.
Do I need to tow my car to get a new key?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and bring cutting and programming equipment to your vehicle, whether it is at home in Magnolia Park, at work in the Media District, or in an airport parking lot.
Is the service available at night and on weekends?
Yes, Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through your situation.
What proof of ownership will you ask for?
We typically ask for the vehicle registration or title together with matching photo identification. This is standard practice for responsible locksmiths and helps prevent unauthorized keys from being made.
What is the difference between a transponder key and a smart key?
A transponder key has a chip the car reads to allow the engine to start, while a smart key lets the car detect a fob without insertion. Both require programming, and we can tell you which your car uses when you call.
My key broke off in the ignition. Can you help?
Often yes. We can extract the broken piece, then cut and program a new key. If the ignition itself is worn or damaged, we will tell you before doing any additional work.
How is the price determined?
Price depends on factors like vehicle make and year, key type, whether an original key exists, and the time and location of the call. We discuss the details with you before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your car.
Can you make a spare key at the same time?
Yes. Having a spare made during the same visit is usually the easiest way to avoid another lockout later. Just let us know how many keys you want when you call.
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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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