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Car Key Replacement in Calabasas, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Calabasas, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile technician cuts and programs a new key at your vehicle, even if you have no original key left. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where your car is parked.

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Losing a car key in Calabasas rarely happens at a convenient moment. It might be in the parking structure at The Commons at Calabasas after dinner, at a trailhead near Malibu Creek State Park, or in the driveway of a home in The Oaks when you are already late. A snapped key, a cracked remote shell, or a key that simply vanished all lead to the same problem: the car will not start, and you need a replacement that actually works with the vehicle's security system.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and the business is fully mobile. There is no shop to tow your car to. Owner and lead technician David Shar and the team come to you, cut the key blade where the vehicle sits, and program the new key or fob to the car. For most modern vehicles, that means no dealership trip and no flatbed, though the exact approach depends on the make, model, and year.

We are available around the clock, which matters in a city where many people commute along US-101 and keep irregular hours. If you are not sure what type of key your car uses, that is fine. Describe the vehicle when you call (323) 997-8867, and we will explain what is involved before any work begins.

How it works in Calabasas

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    Tell us where you are and what happened

    Call (323) 997-8867 with your location, the vehicle make, model, and year, and whether you have any working key. Whether you are on Parkway Calabasas, at Calabasas Lake, or at home, we note the details that decide which key type and programming method your car needs.

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    Confirm the vehicle and your ownership

    Before cutting or programming anything, we verify that the car is yours. Expect to show identification and registration or other proof of ownership. This protects you and keeps keys from being made for vehicles that are not the requester's.

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    Identify the key type

    Cars in Calabasas range from older vehicles with a simple metal key to late-model cars with transponder chips, laser-cut keys, smart proximity fobs, and push-button start. We determine which one yours uses, since that determines how it is cut and how it must be paired to the car.

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    Cut the key at your vehicle

    Our mobile setup lets us cut a new blade on site, working from the car's lock or key code information when no original exists. You do not need a spare in hand for this to work in most cases.

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    Program the key or fob to the car

    The new transponder or fob is programmed to your vehicle's immobilizer so it starts the engine and, where applicable, operates remote locking. When a vehicle requires it, we can also remove lost keys from the system so a missing key no longer works.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the door, ignition or push-button start, and remote functions with you present. If you want a spare, it is much easier to make one now than after the next loss, so we will discuss that option.

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What affects the price

  • The make, model, and year of the vehicle, since many European and late-model cars use more complex security systems than older domestic ones.
  • The type of key: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a laser-cut key, or a smart proximity fob each involve different parts and programming steps.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how the key must be generated and paired.
  • How many keys you need made, including whether you want a spare while a technician is already on site.
  • Time of day and location, since late-night or hard-to-reach calls involve different logistics than a daytime visit.
  • Whether the vehicle also needs related work, such as a damaged ignition or door lock addressed during the same visit.

Why Calabasas chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the key is cut and programmed at your car, so you avoid towing a vehicle with no working key.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar directly involved in how the work is done.
  • Available 24/7, which suits late-night calls from parking areas, trailheads, and driveways around Calabasas.
  • Works even when no original key exists, using on-site cutting and programming rather than requiring a spare to copy.
  • Clear explanation of the key type and process up front, with pricing discussed in terms of your specific vehicle rather than a one-size quote.
  • Ownership verification on every job, which protects you as the vehicle owner.

Car Key Replacement across Calabasas

Calabasas is a car-dependent city. Residents move between Old Town Calabasas on Calabasas Rd, shopping at The Commons at Calabasas, school runs along Las Virgenes Road, and long commutes on US-101 (Ventura Freeway). Weekend trips often head up Mulholland Hwy or Old Topanga Canyon Rd toward Malibu Creek State Park and King Gillette Ranch, where a key lost on a trail or in a pocket can leave you stranded far from home. We come to wherever the vehicle is parked within the 91302 area.

Many of our calls tie into the way people live here. In guard-gated communities such as The Oaks, Calabasas Hills, and Mulwood, a visitor service may need to be cleared through the gatehouse, so it helps to let the guard know a locksmith is expected and to give us the name on the access list. Hillside homes with long driveways and gates also mean a car may be parked a distance from the street, and we simply work wherever it sits.

If your key is lost and you also worry someone could find it with your address in the vehicle, or if the car key was on the same ring as your home and gate keys, mention that on the call. Crenshaw Lock Company also handles residential lock, gate, and smart-lock work around Calabasas, so we can talk through securing the rest of the ring while we handle your car.

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Car Key Replacement in Calabasas — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Calabasas if I lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a new key on site without an original. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle's make, model, and year, and we will confirm what your car requires.
Do I need to tow my car to get a new key?
Usually not. We are fully mobile, so the key is cut and programmed at your vehicle, whether it is at The Commons at Calabasas, on the street, or in your driveway.
Are you really available at night?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you are stuck late in Calabasas, call (323) 997-8867 and describe your location and vehicle. We do not make timing promises, but we will tell you what to expect when we speak.
What do I need to show to prove the car is mine?
Plan to show a government-issued ID and proof of ownership such as registration or title. This lets us make sure keys only go to the rightful owner.
Can you replace a smart key or push-button fob?
Often yes. Proximity fobs and push-button start keys need specific programming, and compatibility varies by vehicle. Tell us the make, model, and year when you call, and we will confirm.
Will the old lost key still work after you program a new one?
On many vehicles we can erase lost keys from the system so only keys you hold will start the car. Whether this is possible depends on the vehicle, so ask us when you call.
Can you come to a gated community like The Oaks?
Yes. Let the gatehouse know a locksmith is coming and share the name on the access list. Give us any gate instructions when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can reach your car smoothly.
Should I make a spare key while you are there?
It is a good idea. Making a spare now is usually simpler than starting from no keys again. Ask about it when you book and we will include it in the plan for your vehicle.
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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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