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Car Key Replacement in Glendora, California

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

  • Mobile to your Glendora location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Losing a car key is stressful anywhere, but in Glendora it often happens in the middle of a day that is already full: a hike near the Big Dalton Canyon trailheads, a class at Citrus College, a stroll through Glendora Village, or a long commute on the Foothill Freeway. Suddenly the key is gone, or it snapped in the ignition, and the car is sitting where you left it. We are a fully mobile locksmith, so there is no shop to tow your car to. We bring the equipment to you.

Modern car keys are more than a piece of cut metal. Most vehicles built in recent years use a transponder chip, a remote fob, or a smart proximity key that must be programmed to the car's computer. A hardware-store copy will turn a lock but will not start the engine. Our work covers both the physical cutting and the electronic programming, and it can be done from the vehicle's lock and onboard system even when no working original exists.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on straightforward, honest service. When you call (323) 997-8867, we will ask a few questions about the vehicle, explain what is involved for your specific key type, and then come to wherever the car is parked in Glendora.

How it works in Glendora

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the year, make and model, where the car is, and whether you have any working key. Whether the key is lost, broken, or stolen changes the approach, so we ask a few quick questions.

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    Confirm the vehicle and key type

    We determine whether your car uses a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a switchblade key, or a push-button smart key. This tells us what needs to be cut and how it must be programmed.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making a key, we ask for proof that the car is yours, such as ID matched to registration or title. This protects you and every other vehicle owner in town.

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    Cut the key on site

    Using the vehicle's lock or key code information, we cut a new key at your car, whether it is in a driveway off Lone Hill Ave, a lot near Citrus College, or a roadside pull-out. No original key is required.

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    Program to the vehicle

    We connect programming equipment to the car and pair the new key or fob so the engine will start. Remote buttons are synced when your vehicle supports it.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the door, trunk, remote functions and ignition several times, and make sure you are comfortable with the new key. If any old lost keys can be removed from the car's memory, we can discuss that.

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What affects the price

  • Key technology: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote-head key and a smart proximity key involve very different parts and programming work.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: some manufacturers require more involved procedures or specialized codes than others.
  • Whether you have a working key: copying an existing key is often simpler than creating one from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • Number of keys needed: having a spare made while we are already on site is usually more efficient than a second visit later.
  • Time of day and location: we operate around the clock, and after-hours calls or hard-to-reach spots can affect the final quote.
  • Extra services: erasing a lost key from the car's memory or repairing a damaged ignition or door lock adds work beyond the key itself.

Why Glendora chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we work at your car, so you do not need a tow to a dealership or a ride to a shop.
  • Works without an original key: we can cut and program a new key from the vehicle itself when every key is lost.
  • On-site programming: cutting and electronic pairing are done in one visit when the vehicle allows it.
  • Serving the region since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Clear explanation up front: we tell you what your key type requires before work begins, with no pressure to add anything unnecessary.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, so a lost key does not have to wait until business hours.

Car Key Replacement across Glendora

Glendora covers a lot of different settings, and a lost key can happen in any of them. In North Glendora, where foothill estates sit along winding streets and some homes are behind gates or long private drives, a car may be parked far from the road, and we are used to navigating those approaches. In Glendora Village, the historic downtown with its boutique storefronts and shared parking, we can usually work right at the curb or in a nearby lot. South Glendora is mostly post-war single-family tract neighborhoods, where driveway service is the norm.

We work across both Glendora ZIP codes, 91740 and 91741, and reach drivers near Citrus College, the Glendora Country Club area, the foothill trailheads at Big Dalton Canyon, and along Grand Ave, Glendora Ave, Lone Hill Ave and the historic Route 66 corridor of Alosta Ave and Foothill Blvd. If your key went missing along the Foothill Freeway (Interstate 210) side of town, tell us where the car is parked and we will plan the visit.

Because we are mobile only, there is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us where you are in Glendora, and we will come to you.

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Car Key Replacement in Glendora — FAQs

Can you make a car key if I have lost all my keys?
Yes. We can cut and program a new key on site even with no original. We will need to verify that you own the vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealership in Glendora?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and bring cutting and programming equipment to your car, wherever it is parked in Glendora.
What kinds of car keys can you replace?
We handle basic cut keys, transponder keys, remote-head keys, switchblade keys and many smart proximity keys. Some vehicles are more involved than others, so call (323) 997-8867 and we will confirm for your model.
What proof of ownership do I need?
We typically ask for photo ID along with registration, title or similar documents showing the vehicle is yours. This keeps everyone's cars safe.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. We do not make timing promises, but we will tell you what to expect when you call.
How much will a replacement key cost?
It depends on your key type, the vehicle, how many keys you need, and whether all keys are lost. We explain the factors and quote your situation before work begins.
Will the old lost key still start my car?
In many cases we can erase lost keys from the vehicle's memory so they no longer work, depending on the vehicle. Ask us when you call (323) 997-8867.
Can you help if my key broke off in the ignition?
Yes. We can extract the broken piece, then cut and program a replacement. If the ignition cylinder is damaged, we can discuss repair options on site.
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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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