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Car Key Replacement in Chatsworth, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Chatsworth, California, 24/7. We come to you, cut and program a new key on site, even if you have no original. Stranded near the Metrolink station or a warehouse lot? Call (323) 997-8867.

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Losing the only key to your car is a bad moment anywhere, but in Chatsworth it can hit especially hard. This is the far northwest corner of the Valley, where a hike at Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, a shift in the industrial district, or a barn chore on a horsekeeping lot can end with a key gone missing in dirt, brush, or gravel. Public transit is limited, rides can be slow to arrange, and towing a car to a dealer is a headache you may not need.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and the business is fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. Our technician brings key-cutting and programming equipment to your vehicle, whether it is parked in a driveway off Devonshire St, in a lot along Lassen St, or at a trailhead. We work around the clock, so a late-night problem does not have to wait until morning.

Car key replacement covers several situations: a total loss with no spare, a snapped blade, a worn key that no longer turns the ignition, a fob that stopped communicating with the car, or a key damaged by heat and dust. We cut the key and, where the vehicle requires it, program the transponder or remote so the car recognizes it. The right approach depends on the make, model, and year, and we will explain what your vehicle needs before we start.

How it works in Chatsworth

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us where the car is, its make, model, and year, and whether you have any working key at all. Those details let us plan the right blanks and programming tools before we head your way.

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    We come to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we travel to wherever the car is: a ranch-home driveway, an industrial lot near Prairie St, a gated equestrian property, or a parking spot by the Chatsworth Transportation Center. We do not ask you to tow the car anywhere.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before cutting a key, we ask for reasonable proof that the vehicle is yours, such as registration or ID matching the car. This protects you and every other owner, and it is standard practice for responsible locksmiths.

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    Cut the key to fit

    If there is no original, the key can be cut from the vehicle's lock or by code, depending on the car. We cut it on site so you are not waiting on a shipment or an appointment.

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    Program the transponder or remote

    Many modern keys contain a chip the car must recognize. We program the new key, and remote functions if your key has them, to your vehicle. Older all-mechanical keys may need no programming at all.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the key in the door and ignition, check lock and unlock buttons, and make sure the car starts and runs. If you want a spare made while we are there, that is the easiest time to do it.

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What affects the price

  • Make, model, and year of the vehicle, since some cars use basic keys and others use encrypted transponders or smart keys.
  • Type of key needed: a standard cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a flip key, or a proximity fob.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which affects how much work is involved in programming.
  • Time of day and location of the vehicle, as after-hours and out-of-the-way calls can affect the overall quote.
  • Whether you want extra spares, a damaged ignition or door lock repaired, or an old lost key removed from the car's memory.

Why Chatsworth chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: the work happens at your car, with no storefront trip and no tow required.
  • Available 24/7, which matters for late shifts in the industrial district and evening trailhead trips.
  • Owner David Shar leads the business, so you are dealing with an experienced local operation rather than a faceless dispatch line.
  • We explain what your specific vehicle needs, including whether programming is required, before work begins.
  • We verify ownership before cutting keys, which keeps your car secure.
  • We handle related lock problems too, so if a worn ignition or sticking door lock caused the issue, we can address it in the same visit.

Car Key Replacement across Chatsworth

Chatsworth sits at the northwest edge of the San Fernando Valley, backed by the Santa Susana Mountains, and its mix of terrain shapes how keys get lost. Hikers and riders in the Indian Hills and Santa Susana Pass area park along Santa Susana Pass Rd and near Stoney Point Park, and keys slip from pockets on rocky ground. Dust and grit can also wear keys and ignition cylinders over time, so a key that has been getting harder to turn may be worth replacing before it breaks completely.

The Chatsworth industrial and business district around Canoga, Prairie, and Lassen is another common call area. Employees and delivery drivers park there all day, and a lost key can leave a work vehicle stuck far from home. We serve ZIP codes 91311 and 91313, so whether the car is near Nordhoff St, Plummer St, or the Ronald Reagan Fwy (SR-118), we come to you.

In the equestrian horsekeeping district, trucks and trailers are often parked on gated lots with barns and long driveways, and a missing truck key can halt the whole day. We can reach those properties, and since we also work on gate locks and padlocks, we can look at related security needs while we are there. From Topanga Canyon Blvd to De Soto Ave and Mason Ave, call (323) 997-8867 for car key replacement in Chatsworth.

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Car Key Replacement in Chatsworth — FAQs

Can you make a car key if I have lost all of my keys?
Yes. Having no original key is a common situation. We cut and program a new one on site for most vehicles. Call (323) 997-8867 with your car's make, model, and year and we will confirm what is involved.
Do I need to tow my car to Chatsworth for a new key?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your vehicle, whether it is at home, at a warehouse lot, or near a trailhead. There is no storefront, so the work is done where the car sits.
Will the new key work the same as my original?
If your car uses a transponder chip or remote, we program the new key so the vehicle recognizes it. We test the door, ignition, and any remote buttons before we finish.
Do you offer car key replacement at night in Chatsworth?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you are stuck late after a shift or an evening outing, call (323) 997-8867 any time.
What do you need from me before cutting a key?
We ask for reasonable proof of ownership, such as ID and registration that match the vehicle. It protects you and prevents keys being made for cars that are not the caller's.
How is the price decided?
Cost depends on factors like the vehicle's make and year, the type of key, whether any key still works, and the time and location. We explain these factors and give you a clear quote before work begins.
My key is broken in the ignition or door. Can that be fixed?
Often, yes. We can extract broken key pieces, then cut and program a replacement. If the lock itself is worn from dust and heat, we can discuss repair options too.
Can I get a spare key made at the same visit?
Yes, and it is usually the easiest time. Having a spare made while we are already programming equipment on site saves you from facing another lockout later.
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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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