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Car Key Replacement in Commerce, California

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

  • Mobile to your Commerce location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Losing the only key to your car is stressful anywhere, but in Commerce it tends to happen at awkward moments: at the end of a long shift at a distribution center, in the parking lot at the Citadel Outlets, or after a night out near the Commerce Casino. Towing a car to a dealer when you have no key is slow and costly. A mobile locksmith skips that step entirely, because the work happens right where the car is parked.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to drive to. Our vehicle is the shop. We cut the blade, program the transponder or smart key to your car, and test it before we leave.

This page explains how replacement works for Commerce drivers, what affects the cost, and what to have ready when you call. Whether you drive a commuter sedan, a work truck that spends its days around the Hobart rail yard, or a family car parked outside a Rosewood Park bungalow, the process is much the same: identify the vehicle, verify ownership, make the key, and confirm it starts the car.

How it works in Commerce

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year, where the car is, and whether you have any working key. If you can read the VIN through the windshield, that helps us prepare the right key blank and software.

  2. 2

    Verify ownership

    Before making a key, we ask for proof the car is yours: a photo ID plus registration, title, or insurance paperwork that matches. This protects you, and it is a standard step for any reputable locksmith.

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    Get into the vehicle if needed

    If the car is locked with the key inside or lost, we open it without damaging the door or paint. Many Commerce lots, from industrial side streets to retail parking, are tight, so we work carefully around neighboring vehicles.

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    Cut the key

    We cut a new blade by code or by decoding the lock itself, so no original key is required. For push-button cars, we prepare the proper smart key or fob for your vehicle.

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    Program and test

    We pair the key or fob with the car's immobilizer and confirm it starts the engine, locks and unlocks the doors, and works every function you expect. We can also add a spare while we are there.

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What affects the price

  • Key type: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key, and a push-button smart key all involve different parts and programming effort.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year: some brands need more involved procedures to pair a new key, and newer models can require additional security steps.
  • Number of keys needed: adding a spare during the same visit is often more efficient than coming back later after losing the only remaining key.
  • Whether any original key exists: copying from a working key is usually simpler than creating one from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • Time and location of the call: late-night, weekend, or holiday service and the distance involved can influence the quote.
  • Condition of the locks: a worn ignition or door lock may need repair to make the new key work reliably.

Why Commerce chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we bring cutting and programming equipment to your car, with no storefront and no tow required.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar directly involved in the work.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, which suits Commerce shift workers and drivers.
  • All keys lost is not a dead end: we can make a working key without any original.
  • We explain the quote and the work before starting, so you know what to expect.
  • We test every key fully before we leave, not just the door lock but the ignition and remote functions.

Car Key Replacement across Commerce

Commerce is a compact, industrial city crossed by the I-5, I-710, and SR-60, with Washington Blvd, Atlantic Blvd, Telegraph Rd, and Eastern Ave carrying much of the local traffic. Cars here live hard lives: long days near warehouses, cold-storage facilities, and the BNSF Hobart intermodal yard, and busy stops at the Citadel Outlets or Commerce Library. When a key goes missing or snaps in an ignition, we meet you wherever the car sits.

We serve the Citadel district, Bandini, Bristow Park, and Rosewood Park, covering ZIP codes 90040, 90022, 90023, and 90091. In the residential pockets, such as the small stucco bungalows and post-war homes around Rosewood Park and Bandini, drivers often park on the street or in short driveways, and we can do the whole job curbside.

For employees at distribution centers and businesses along Washington Blvd, we can come to the lot during or after a shift. If you also manage commercial locks, such as dock padlocks or office hardware, ask while we are on site. For a car key in Commerce, call (323) 997-8867 and we will head your way.

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Other Commerce locksmith services

See all of our Commerce services, or our citywide car key replacement page.

Car Key Replacement in Commerce — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Commerce if I have no original?
Yes. We can cut and program a new key on site even when every key is lost. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle's make, model, and year and we will explain what is involved.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealer?
Usually not. We are fully mobile, so we come to your car in Commerce, whether it is at home, work, or a parking lot, and make the key there.
What do I need to show you?
We need to confirm you own the vehicle, typically with a photo ID and registration, title, or insurance that matches. It keeps your car secure.
Are you available at night?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, including weekends and holidays.
Can you replace a smart key or push-button fob?
In many cases, yes. Smart keys depend on the vehicle, so give us the make, model, and year when you call and we will tell you what to expect.
How is the price determined?
It depends on key type, vehicle, how many keys you need, whether an original exists, and the time and place of service. We discuss it with you before starting work.
Should I get a spare key too?
It is a smart idea. Making a spare in the same visit is usually easier than starting over after losing your only key.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Commerce?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. We come to you anywhere in Commerce, including the Citadel district and Rosewood Park.
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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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