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Car Key Replacement in Ojai, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Ojai, California, 24 hours a day. Our fully mobile technician comes to your vehicle, then cuts and programs a new key on site, even if you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.

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Losing a car key in Ojai rarely happens somewhere convenient. It might be after an evening at Libbey Bowl, following a walk through Bart's Books, or at a trailhead where the cell signal fades. A broken key can be just as frustrating, especially when half of it is still in the ignition. Either way, you need a working key and a way to get moving again, without having your car towed to a dealer in another town.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around being mobile. We have no storefront for you to visit. The work happens where your car is parked: on Ojai Avenue near the Arcade, in a driveway in the Arbolada, on a ranch road in the East End, or in the lot of a resort or vacation rental. We are available 24/7.

Modern car keys are more than cut metal. Many contain a transponder chip, and some are proximity fobs or remote-head keys that must be programmed to your specific vehicle. We cut the blade, program the electronics, and test everything before we finish. This applies when you still have a spare and also when you have no original key at all, which is the situation most people find themselves in when they call.

How it works in Ojai

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the car is, its make, model and year, and whether you have any working key. Tell us if the key snapped, if the car is locked, or if it is in a tight spot like a hillside driveway or rural road. We are 24/7, so night calls are normal.

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    We come to your vehicle

    Our mobile technician drives to you anywhere in the Ojai Valley, from downtown to the East End. There is no shop to visit and no need to tow the car. Please have the vehicle and proof of ownership ready.

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    Verify ownership

    Before creating a key, we confirm you are entitled to the vehicle. Usually this means matching your ID to the registration or title. This protects you and every other owner in town, and we do it the same way every time.

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    Cut the key

    With no original, we can cut a new blade from the vehicle's key code or by working from the lock itself. If a broken piece remains in the ignition or door, we extract it carefully first, so the lock is not damaged.

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    Program and test

    We program the transponder or fob to the car so it starts the engine and the remote functions work as they should. We then test the key in the door, trunk if applicable, and ignition, and we recommend cutting a spare while we are there.

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What affects the price

  • The make, model and year of the vehicle, since some brands use far more complex key and immobilizer systems than others.
  • The type of key: a basic transponder key, a remote-head key, a smart or proximity fob, or a laser-cut blade all involve different parts and programming.
  • Whether you have any working key at all, because creating a first key from nothing takes more steps than duplicating one that exists.
  • Whether a broken key piece needs extracting or a damaged lock or ignition needs attention before a new key will work.
  • The time of day and the location, since we are available around the clock and travel to rural parts of the valley, which affects the quote.
  • Whether you want an extra spare key made during the same visit.

Why Ojai chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: the work is done at your car, with no storefront and no towing to a dealership required.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, which matters in a town where events at Libbey Park and the resort can run late.
  • Keys are cut and programmed on site, even if you have no original, so you are not stuck waiting for parts from elsewhere.
  • The owner, David Shar, leads the work, so you are dealing with experience rather than a call center.
  • We explain what is needed and why before starting, and we quote based on your actual vehicle and situation rather than guesses.
  • We also handle homes, gates and rental properties, so a single call can sort out car keys alongside other lock problems.

Car Key Replacement across Ojai

Ojai's layout shapes how we work. In Downtown and The Arcade, parking along Ojai Avenue and near Libbey Park fills up on event nights, and a lost key often turns up after a concert at Libbey Bowl or a day among the shelves at Bart's Books. We come to the car wherever it is parked, and we are used to working discreetly in busy visitor areas around the Post Office Tower and the Ojai Valley Museum. Downtown addresses fall within ZIP code 93023.

In The Arbolada, the 1920s custom homes sit on wooded lots with long driveways and narrow, shaded lanes, so a car with a broken key may be parked well off the road. Out in the East End, rural estates and ranch properties often have gates and intercoms, and a car key problem can be part of a bigger access issue. We can address both on the same trip. Visitors staying at vacation rentals or the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa sometimes lose keys on hikes toward Meditation Mount, and we can reach them there as well.

We reach drivers along SR-33, SR-150 (Ojai Ave and Baldwin Rd), El Paseo Rd, Grand Ave and Maricopa Hwy, and we serve neighboring Meiners Oaks, Mira Monte and Oak View. ZIP code 93024 covers much of the surrounding valley. Wherever you are, call (323) 997-8867 and we will plan the visit around your location.

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Car Key Replacement in Ojai — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Ojai if I have no original key?
Yes. We cut and program keys on site even when there is no original. We verify ownership, then create a new key for your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealer?
In most cases no. We are fully mobile and come to your car anywhere in the Ojai Valley, so you can usually avoid a tow. Some unusual vehicles may have special requirements, and we will tell you honestly if that applies.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7. If you are stranded after an evening downtown or on a remote road, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
What proof of ownership will I need?
We typically ask for a valid ID and something connecting you to the vehicle, such as the registration or title. This is a standard safeguard and we apply it to every customer.
My key broke off in the ignition. Can you help?
Yes. We carefully extract the broken piece, check that the ignition or door lock is undamaged, and then cut and program a replacement. Trying to remove it yourself can damage the lock, so it is best to stop and call.
Do you replace smart keys and key fobs, not just metal keys?
We work with transponder keys, remote-head keys and many proximity fobs. Support depends on the vehicle, so give us the make, model and year when you call and we will confirm what is possible.
How is the price decided?
It depends on the vehicle, the key type, whether you have any working key, any lock damage, and your location and time of day. We explain the factors and give you a quote before starting.
Do you come to rural properties and gated estates in the East End?
Yes. We are mobile across the valley, including rural and gated properties. If a gate or intercom is also giving you trouble, mention it when you call (323) 997-8867 and we can plan for that too.
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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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