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Car Key Replacement in Claremont, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Claremont, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile technicians come to your vehicle and cut and program a new key on site, even if you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year.

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Losing a car key is stressful anywhere, but in Claremont it tends to happen at inconvenient moments: after a long day on campus, following a hike at Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, or while running errands along Yale Avenue. When the only key is gone, or snapped in the ignition or door, you need a replacement made where the car sits, not a tow to somewhere else.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are a fully mobile operation with no storefront, so the equipment for cutting and programming travels with us. We are available around the clock, which matters when a key goes missing late at night or on a weekend.

We can replace many kinds of automotive keys: traditional cut keys, transponder keys, remote-head keys, and smart or proximity keys, depending on the vehicle. If you have no original key at all, that is often still workable. Coverage differs by make and model, so a quick call with your vehicle details lets us tell you honestly what is involved before we head out.

How it works in Claremont

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    Call and describe the vehicle

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and give us the make, model, year, and what happened: lost key, broken key, or a key stuck in the ignition. Tell us where the car is parked in Claremont so we can plan the visit.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making a key we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, typically a photo ID along with registration or title information. This protects you and keeps keys from going to the wrong person.

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    Identify the key and lock system

    On arrival we confirm what kind of key your car uses and how its locks and ignition work. This determines whether we are cutting a mechanical key, programming a transponder, or pairing a remote or smart key.

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    Cut the key on site

    Using the vehicle's lock information, we cut a new key at your car. Having no original key is generally not a barrier, because a key can often be made from the vehicle itself.

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    Program and pair

    For transponder and remote keys, we program the new key to the car's immobilizer and, where applicable, the remote functions. Older keys that are lost can often be removed from the system so they no longer start the vehicle.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We confirm the key turns the lock and ignition, starts the engine, and operates any remote buttons. We also recommend a spare so you are not stranded again.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key your vehicle uses: a basic cut key, transponder key, remote-head key, and smart proximity key involve different parts and programming work.
  • Make, model, and year, since some manufacturers have more involved security systems than others.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how much work is required.
  • Whether you need a single key or a spare as well, and how many remote functions the key must carry.
  • The condition of the locks or ignition, such as a broken key fragment that must be extracted first.
  • Time of day and location, because after-hours service to a particular spot may be handled differently than a scheduled daytime visit.

Why Claremont chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your car in Claremont, so there is no need to tow it to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, which means decades of experience with locks, keys, and vehicle security.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, so questions go to someone who knows the trade firsthand.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, for lost-key situations that cannot wait.
  • Honest scoping: we tell you what a given vehicle requires and mention when a dealer visit might genuinely be the better route.
  • Keys cut and programmed on site, even with no original, so you leave with a working key in hand.

Car Key Replacement across Claremont

Claremont is a spread-out college town, and car key trouble shows up in different ways around it. In Claremont Village, shoppers and diners parking near Yale Avenue sometimes lock a key inside or lose one between a restaurant and a shop. Our mobile service reaches you in the Village in ZIP 91711 without anyone needing to carry a tow bill along with the problem.

The Claremont Colleges bring a steady flow of students, faculty, and visitors to Pomona, Harvey Mudd, Scripps, Claremont McKenna, Pitzer, and the graduate institutions. Keys get misplaced in dorm moves, lab sessions, and crowded parking areas, and a student far from home may have no spare at all. We can make a replacement at the vehicle after verifying ownership.

Further north, North Claremont and the hillside Claraboya area sit near Claremont Hills Wilderness Park, where trailhead parking and winding roads can make a lost key more than an inconvenience. Whether you are near the California Botanic Garden, off Foothill Blvd, Indian Hill Blvd, Base Line Rd, or coming off the I-10 or SR-210, call (323) 997-8867 and we will work out how to reach you.

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Car Key Replacement in Claremont — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Claremont if I have no original key?
Often, yes. Many vehicles allow us to cut and program a new key without an original. It depends on the make, model, and year, so call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will tell you what is involved.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your vehicle anywhere in Claremont and cut and program the key on site.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you lose a key late at night near the Claremont Colleges or in the Village, you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
What proof of ownership will you ask for?
We typically ask for a photo ID and documentation tying you to the vehicle, such as registration or title information. This is a standard safeguard against key theft.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the key type, vehicle make, model, and year, whether all keys are lost, and whether you want a spare. We do not quote numbers on this page, but we can walk you through the factors when you call.
Will my old lost key still work after you make a new one?
In many cases we can reprogram the vehicle so a lost key is no longer recognized. Ask about this when you call, since it depends on the vehicle's system.
Can you replace a key that broke off in the ignition or door?
Usually. We can extract the broken piece and then make a new key. The condition of the lock affects the work, so describe what happened when you phone (323) 997-8867.
Do you also handle smart keys and key fobs?
We work with transponder, remote-head, and many smart or proximity keys. Support varies by vehicle, so give us the make, model, and year and we will confirm what we can do.
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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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