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Car Key Replacement in El Segundo, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in El Segundo, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile technicians come to your vehicle and cut and program a new key on site, even when you have no original key at all. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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Losing a car key is stressful anywhere, but in El Segundo it tends to happen at inconvenient moments: after a long shift at one of the big campuses east of Sepulveda, during a stop at The Point, or on a quiet evening on a residential block in the West Side grid. A key that has gone missing or snapped in the ignition can leave you stranded far from a dealership, and often with no spare to copy.

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 storefront to visit and no tow required. We come to your car, wherever it is parked, and handle the cutting and programming right there. That includes transponder keys, remote-head keys, and many smart or proximity keys, depending on the vehicle.

This page explains how replacement works, what affects the cost, and what to expect if you are in El Segundo, whether you are a resident of Smoky Hollow, someone who works downtown on Main Street, or a commuter passing through on Imperial Hwy or Aviation Blvd.

How it works in El Segundo

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year of the vehicle, where it is parked, and whether you have any working key. We are available around the clock, and a clear description helps us bring the right key blanks and programming equipment.

  2. 2

    Confirm ownership

    Before we make a key for a vehicle, we need reasonable proof that it is yours, typically a photo ID alongside registration or title paperwork. This protects you and keeps keys from being made for cars that are not the requester's.

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    Cut the key on site

    Without an original key, we can generate a cut from the vehicle's lock or from key code information when it is available. Our mobile setup lets us do the cutting at the curb, in a parking structure, or in your driveway.

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    Program the key to the vehicle

    Modern keys contain a transponder chip that the car must recognize. We connect programming equipment to the vehicle and register the new key. Depending on the vehicle, we can also remove lost keys from the system so a missing one no longer starts the car.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the door lock, ignition, remote buttons, and trunk function. You should drive away with a key that works fully, and we can advise on making a spare so you are not stuck again.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some systems are far more complex to program than others.
  • Type of key: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote-head key, or a smart proximity key all involve different parts and work.
  • Whether you have an existing key to copy or this is an all-keys-lost situation requiring the key to be generated from scratch.
  • Whether the old lost keys must be erased from the vehicle's memory for security.
  • Time of day and location, since we serve 24/7 and travel to you, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Whether you want extra spare keys made during the same visit.

Why El Segundo chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your vehicle in El Segundo rather than asking you to tow it to a shop.
  • Serving the region since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work rather than handing it off to unknown subcontractors.
  • On-site cutting and programming, even when there is no original key, so the job is usually finished in one visit.
  • Honest about limits: if a particular vehicle needs dealer-only procedures, we will tell you plainly rather than guess.
  • Experience with both residential and commercial customers, so we understand El Segundo's mix of bungalow neighborhoods, office campuses, and industrial sites.
  • Available 24/7, which matters in a town with shift workers tied to aerospace, the refinery, and airport-adjacent businesses.

Car Key Replacement across El Segundo

El Segundo is a compact town with two distinct personalities, and car key problems show up differently in each. West of Sepulveda, the West Side residential grid is full of 1920s to 1940s bungalows and 1950s homes with street parking and narrow driveways. Residents there often call us when a spare has gone missing, or when a key was left in a jacket pocket and the car sits blocked in on a tree-lined street. We come to the curb and handle everything there, in ZIP code 90245 and the surrounding area.

East of Sepulveda, the picture shifts to large corporate and aerospace campuses, including the Los Angeles Air Force Base and Mattel headquarters, along with the light-industrial and creative district of Smoky Hollow. Employees may lose a key in a big parking lot or break one off in an ignition during a long day. Because we are mobile, we can meet you in a campus lot, a Smoky Hollow side street, or a parking space near Main Street downtown, and have you moving again without a tow.

Whether you are near Old Town Music Hall, the Automobile Driving Museum, or the Toyota Sports Performance Center, or you are stuck near I-105, Rosecrans Ave, El Segundo Blvd, or Imperial Hwy, call (323) 997-8867. We have no storefront, but we are available 24/7 and come to you.

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Car Key Replacement in El Segundo — FAQs

Can you make a car key in El Segundo if I have no original key?
Yes. In many cases we can cut and program a new key on site even when every original is lost. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will tell you what is possible for your car.
Do I have to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile and there is no storefront. We come to wherever your vehicle is parked, whether that is a West Side street, a Smoky Hollow lot, or a campus parking structure.
What proof of ownership will I need?
Generally a photo ID plus registration, title, or similar documentation tying you to the vehicle. We verify before making a key for any car.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24/7. You can reach us any hour at (323) 997-8867, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Can you replace a key fob or smart key?
For many vehicles, yes, including remote-head and proximity keys. Some models have special requirements, so give us the make, model, and year when you call and we will be upfront about what we can do.
Will the old lost key still start my car?
It can be removed from the vehicle's memory on many models when we program the new key, so a lost key cannot be used. Ask us about this if you are worried about theft.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, whether you have a key to copy, whether old keys need erasing, and when and where we are called out. We explain the factors when you call at (323) 997-8867.
Should I make a spare after replacing my key?
We recommend it. Having a spare made during the same visit is usually simpler than starting from an all-keys-lost situation again 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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