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Car Key Replacement in North Hills, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in North Hills, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile locksmith comes to your vehicle and cuts and programs a new key on site, even if you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your car and get started.

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Losing a car key is stressful anywhere, but in North Hills it tends to happen at inconvenient places: a parking lot off Roscoe Boulevard, a driveway in North Hills West, or a carport behind a garden apartment in North Hills East. Many people assume the only answer is a tow to a dealership and a long wait. In most cases that is not necessary. We are a fully mobile locksmith, so the shop comes to the car.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, under owner and lead technician David Shar. Replacing a car key today can mean cutting a traditional blade, cutting a high-security laser-style key, or programming a transponder or smart key so the vehicle accepts it. We handle these at your location, including the situation people dread most: all keys lost and nothing to copy from.

There is no storefront to visit, and that is on purpose. Everything happens where your vehicle is parked, whether that is near the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, by North Hills Community Park, or in front of your own home. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will talk through what you drive and what you need.

How it works in North Hills

  1. 1

    Tell us about the vehicle

    When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask for the make, model, and year, where the car is parked, and whether you have any working key. This tells us what type of key and programming your vehicle needs.

  2. 2

    Confirm ownership

    Before making a key we need to be reasonably sure the car is yours or that you are authorized to have a key made. That usually means matching your identification to the registration or other proof of ownership. It protects you and every other car owner.

  3. 3

    Gain access if needed

    If the car is locked and the keys are gone, we open it without damaging the door, paint, or weatherstripping. If it is already open, we move straight to key work.

  4. 4

    Cut the new key

    We cut the key to your vehicle's code or by working from the lock itself, which is how we can make a key with no original. Blade and high-security keys are cut on site with mobile equipment.

  5. 5

    Program and test

    For transponder keys, remotes, and smart keys, we program the new key to the vehicle's computer. We then test starting the engine, locking, unlocking, and any remote functions before we finish.

  6. 6

    Review spares and old keys

    If a lost key could be in the wrong hands, we discuss options for removing it from the vehicle's memory where the car allows it. We also suggest making a spare while we are already there, since that is far easier than a second emergency.

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What affects the price

  • Key technology: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, and a push-button smart key involve different parts and programming time.
  • Whether you have a working key: copying an existing key is simpler than originating one when all keys are lost.
  • Make, model, and year: some vehicles have more demanding security systems or require extra steps to program.
  • Time and location of the call: after-hours service and difficult parking situations can affect the total.
  • Extras at the same visit: a spare key, a lockout opening, or a broken key extracted from the ignition or door adds to the work.
  • Condition of the vehicle: a damaged ignition or worn lock may need repair before a new key works properly.

Why North Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a lost key at night or on a weekend does not have to wait for a dealership to open.
  • Working since 1987, with experience across many generations of automotive lock and key systems.
  • Keys are cut and programmed at your car, avoiding a tow in many cases.
  • We can make a key when you have no original, not only duplicate one you already hold.
  • Ownership is checked before any key is made, which is a sign of a legitimate locksmith rather than a drawback.
  • Upfront conversation about what your specific vehicle needs, with the price discussed in terms of the work involved.

Car Key Replacement across North Hills

North Hills sits in the San Fernando Valley, along Sepulveda Boulevard, Nordhoff Street, Roscoe Boulevard, and Devonshire Street, with the I-405 running alongside. People here drive a lot, and car keys get lost on errands, at work, and on trips to the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area, where a key can slip out of a pocket on a trail or at the edge of a field.

North Hills West is mostly 1950s and 60s single-family tract homes with driveways and garages, so a lost key often means a car sitting right at home with no way to start it. North Hills East has far more garden apartments and dingbat buildings from the 1960s and 70s, where cars are parked in carports or on the street and tenants move frequently, making it common for someone to inherit a car with only one key, or none. We work in both areas, and in the 91343 ZIP code generally.

We also help drivers who are near the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, North Hills Community Park, and the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, often called The Onion, and students and staff from nearby California State University, Northridge. If you are stuck anywhere in North Hills, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Car Key Replacement in North Hills — FAQs

Can you make a car key if I lost all my keys?
Yes. We can originate a new key from your vehicle without an existing one, then cut and program it on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model, and year.
Do I have to tow my car to a dealership?
In many cases, no. Because we are fully mobile, we come to your car in North Hills and do the work there. Some unusual vehicles may be exceptions, and we will tell you honestly.
What do I need to show to get a key made?
We need to confirm you are the owner or authorized to have a key. Identification that matches the registration or other ownership proof is typical.
Do you handle transponder keys and smart keys?
Yes. We program transponder keys, remote head keys, and many push-button smart keys. When you call (323) 997-8867, tell us the vehicle so we can confirm what is involved.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We can extract the broken piece and then make a replacement key. If the lock itself is damaged, we will explain whether it needs repair.
Is service available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24/7. A lost key after hours in North Hills does not need to wait until morning.
Will the lost key still be able to start my car?
It depends on the vehicle. On many cars, we can program the new key so the old one is removed from memory. Ask us when you call.
Should I get a spare key made?
We recommend it. Making a spare during the same visit is simpler than another emergency later. You can also reach us at (323) 997-8867 anytime to plan one.
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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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