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Car Key Replacement in Mission Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Mission Hills, California, 24 hours a day. Our fully mobile technician cuts and programs new keys at your vehicle, even when you have no original key. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year.

  • Mobile to your Mission Hills location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Losing your only car key is stressful anywhere, but it hits differently in Mission Hills. Maybe you parked near Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana for a morning visit and came back to find the key gone. Maybe a key snapped in the ignition on a quiet street in Dennis Park, or a fob quit working in a lot along the Sepulveda Boulevard corridor. Either way, you need a working key, not a tow to a dealership.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile, so there is no storefront to visit. The technician comes to you, whether your car sits in a driveway in the Historic Mission district or in a medical-office lot near Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, and we are available around the clock.

Replacement means more than cutting metal. Most modern vehicles have a transponder chip or a smart fob that must be programmed to the car. We handle cutting and programming on site, including situations where every original key is gone. Some vehicles are more involved than others, and we will tell you plainly what yours needs before we begin.

How it works in Mission Hills

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year, whether you have any working key, and where the car is parked. That lets us bring the right blanks and programming equipment.

  2. 2

    Confirm ownership

    Before making a key, we ask for proof the vehicle is yours, such as registration or ID matching the vehicle. This protects you and is standard, responsible practice.

  3. 3

    Cut the key at your vehicle

    We cut the new key by code or by working from the lock itself, so no original is required. Because we are mobile, this happens next to your car, whether in a driveway or a parking lot.

  4. 4

    Program the transponder or fob

    Using professional diagnostic tools, we program the new key or fob so the car's immobilizer recognizes it. We then test starting, door locks, and any remote functions.

  5. 5

    Test everything and review options

    We check each key works smoothly before we finish. If you only have one key left, we can discuss making a spare so you are not stranded again.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use more complex security systems than others.
  • Key type: a basic transponder key, a remote-head key, a proximity smart key, or an emergency blade each involve different parts and programming.
  • Whether you have a working original to copy or all keys are lost, which can change the procedure.
  • Number of keys needed, as programming a spare during the same visit is often more efficient than a separate trip.
  • Time and location of the call, including after-hours or overnight service.
  • Whether a damaged ignition or lock must be repaired in addition to making the key.

Why Mission Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your car, so you avoid towing it to a shop or dealership.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a key disappears late at night or on a weekend.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar guiding the work.
  • Cutting and programming done on site, even when no original key exists.
  • Clear explanation of what your vehicle needs before work begins, with no pressure.
  • Familiarity with local settings, from quiet residential streets to medical-office lots and Sepulveda Boulevard businesses.

Car Key Replacement across Mission Hills

Mission Hills sits in the northeast San Fernando Valley, and its mix of settings shapes the calls we get. In the Historic Mission district, near Mission San Fernando Rey de Espana and the Andres Pico Adobe, visitors and residents often park on quiet streets, and a dropped or misplaced key can leave a car stuck far from help. In Dennis Park, a historic tract of mid-century homes, many people park in driveways or at the curb, and we regularly meet drivers there who have lost their only key.

The Sepulveda Boulevard corridor adds commercial traffic, with employees and customers whose keys go missing during the workday. Staff and visitors around Providence Holy Cross Medical Center sometimes need a key replaced during a long shift, and we come to the parking lot instead of making anyone arrange a tow. Whether you are off San Fernando Mission Boulevard, near Brand Boulevard, or close to the CA-118 Ronald Reagan Freeway, we can reach you.

If your car is in ZIP code 91345, call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and location. We will explain what is needed to cut and program a new key and get you moving again, day or night.

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Car Key Replacement in Mission Hills — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Mission Hills if I have no original?
Yes. We can cut and program a new key on site even when all originals are lost. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle's make, model, and year.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealership?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and bring the equipment to your vehicle, whether it is parked in Dennis Park, the Historic Mission district, or a lot on Sepulveda Boulevard.
Do you provide service at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you lose a key late at night in 91345, call (323) 997-8867 anytime.
What proof of ownership will you need?
We ask for ID and registration or other documents showing the vehicle is yours. This is a standard safeguard against unauthorized key making.
Can you program a smart key or key fob?
In many cases, yes. Proximity keys and remote fobs often can be programmed on site, though some vehicles are more complex. Tell us your make, model, and year when you call.
What affects the cost of a replacement key?
Mainly the vehicle, the key type, whether any original exists, how many keys you want, and the time of day. We explain these factors before starting so you know what to expect.
Should I make a spare key too?
It is a good idea. Having us program a spare during the same visit is often easier than a second emergency call later, and it means you are not left with a single key.
Do you have a shop I can visit?
No. We are mobile only, so there is no storefront. We come to your location in Mission Hills and the surrounding area.
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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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