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Car Key Replacement in Hidden Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile car key replacement in Hidden Hills, California. We cut and program replacement keys on site, even when you have no original key. Wherever your vehicle is parked, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Losing the only key to your car is stressful anywhere, but in Hidden Hills it comes with its own wrinkles. You may be at a barn at the end of a long drive, at a trailhead along the equestrian paths, or sitting in a vehicle parked behind a private driveway gate. A tow to a dealership across the valley is the last thing anyone wants. That is why our work is fully mobile: the equipment comes to the car, not the other way around.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar has spent decades around vehicle locks, transponder chips and the way manufacturers change their key systems. Car key replacement means more than cutting metal. Most modern vehicles use a transponder chip, a smart proximity fob, or a laser-cut key, and each one must be matched to the car's computer before it will start the engine. We handle both the cutting and the programming at your vehicle.

Whether you have a single broken blade, a worn-out fob, or no working key at all, replacement is usually possible without towing. Households in Hidden Hills often own several vehicles, from daily drivers to work trucks and golf carts used around the property, so we also help when you need spare keys made before the next one goes missing. We do not have a storefront; everything happens on location, 24 hours a day.

How it works in Hidden Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year of the vehicle, and whether you have any working key. Tell us where the car is, including any gate or access details, so we can plan the visit.

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    Coordinate gate entry

    Hidden Hills is guard-gated, with manned entries on Long Valley Road and Spring Valley Road. If you are a resident or guest, arrange for us to be cleared at the gate so we can reach the vehicle without delay.

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    Verify ownership

    Before we make a key for any vehicle, we ask for proof that you own it or are authorized to use it, typically a photo ID along with registration or title. This protects you and every other owner.

  4. 4

    Cut the key on site

    Using the vehicle's key code or by working from the lock itself, we cut a new key at your car. This works even when no original exists to copy.

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    Program to the vehicle

    We pair the new key or fob with the car's immobilizer so it starts the engine, and we test the remote functions, door locks and ignition.

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    Test and discuss spares

    You try every function before we finish. We also suggest having a spare made and kept somewhere safe, which is far easier than starting over from zero.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some systems are far more complex to program than others.
  • The type of key: a basic transponder key, a laser-cut key, a flip key or a smart proximity fob all involve different parts and effort.
  • Whether any original key still works, because creating a first key from scratch takes more steps than duplicating an existing one.
  • How many keys you need, since adding a spare during the same visit is usually more efficient than a separate call later.
  • The time of day and the vehicle's location, as after-hours and out-of-the-way calls differ from a daytime visit.
  • Whether the ignition or door lock is damaged or worn and needs repair before the new key can work properly.

Why Hidden Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring cutting and programming equipment to your vehicle instead of asking you to arrange a tow.
  • Serving the Los Angeles area since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead tech.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a key is lost late at night after an event or a long day at the stable.
  • We can often make a working key even with no original, so a total loss does not automatically mean a dealer visit.
  • We understand gated-community logistics and will work with you on gate clearance so the visit goes smoothly.
  • Our locksmith work extends beyond cars, so we can rekey your home, guest house and gates while we are on the property.

Car Key Replacement across Hidden Hills

Hidden Hills sits in the 91302 ZIP code, tucked beside Calabasas and just off the US-101 (Ventura Freeway). Residents here typically live on large, roughly one-acre-plus lots, and many properties are equestrian, with barns, stables and tack rooms. Vehicles are often parked at the far end of long driveways, behind private gates, or near the barn rather than in a garage, and we go to wherever the car actually is.

We serve the Long Valley Road area, the Spring Valley Road area and the Round Meadow area, and we are used to the community's layout of quiet residential roads and private trails. Because entry runs through the manned gates on Long Valley Road and Spring Valley Road, we recommend letting the gate know to expect us when you call (323) 997-8867. That small step keeps things moving, especially on a late-night call.

Car keys are often just one piece of a larger security picture on estates like these. If you are replacing keys after a lost set, a staffing change or a vehicle handover, we can also look at your house keys, guest house locks, driveway gates and barn padlocks during the same visit, so everything is keyed the way you want it.

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Car Key Replacement in Hidden Hills — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Hidden Hills if I have no original key?
Yes, in most cases. We cut and program a new key on site from the vehicle itself, after verifying ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will tell you what to expect.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealership?
Usually not. Because we are fully mobile, we come to your car, whether it is in a driveway, near a barn or parked elsewhere in Hidden Hills, and do the cutting and programming there.
How do you get through the Hidden Hills gates?
Hidden Hills has manned entries on Long Valley Road and Spring Valley Road. Let the gate know we are expected, or arrange clearance through your household, and we will be able to reach your vehicle.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We ask for a valid photo ID along with registration, title or other documentation showing the vehicle is yours or that you are authorized to have a key made.
Do you program smart fobs and transponder keys?
Yes. We work with transponder keys, laser-cut keys, flip keys and many proximity fobs. Some newer or specialty vehicles vary, so give us the make, model and year when you call (323) 997-8867.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. A lost key does not keep business hours, and neither do we.
Can I get a spare made at the same time?
Yes, and we recommend it. Making a spare during the same visit is generally simpler than starting again from no keys, so ask about it when you call.
Can you also rekey my house or barn locks during the visit?
Yes. Many Hidden Hills properties have a main house, guest house, gates and barn or tack-room locks. We can rekey or replace those too. Call (323) 997-8867 to plan it.
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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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