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Car Key Replacement in Oxnard, California

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

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Losing a car key in Oxnard rarely happens at a convenient moment. It happens in the parking lot at The Collection at RiverPark, after a day at Oxnard State Beach or Silver Strand, on the dock side of Channel Islands Harbor, or at a farm-adjacent lot where you set the key down beside a crate. A snapped key blade in the ignition or a fob that has simply stopped responding can leave you just as stuck.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and car key replacement is one of the jobs we do most. We are fully mobile and open around the clock. There is no storefront to tow your car to. The equipment comes to the vehicle, wherever it is parked, and the key is cut and programmed there.

Because you may not have any original key at all, the work usually starts from the vehicle itself: its make, model, year and VIN, plus proof that the car is yours. From that information a replacement key can be cut and the vehicle's immobilizer taught to accept it. This page explains how that works, what affects the cost, and what to expect if you are stranded in Oxnard.

How it works in Oxnard

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us the make, model and year of the vehicle, where it is parked in Oxnard, and what happened: lost, stolen, broken in the lock, or a fob that no longer works. This helps us bring the right key blanks and programming tools.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making a key we confirm that the vehicle is yours. Expect to show identification and registration or other proof of ownership. This protects you, and it is a normal part of responsible automotive locksmith work.

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    Identify the key type

    Cars in Oxnard range from older vehicles with a simple mechanical key to late-model cars with transponder chips, laser-cut keys, remote head keys, or push-button smart keys. We identify which system your vehicle uses and what it requires.

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    Cut the new key

    Where a physical blade is needed, we cut it on site from your vehicle's key code or by decoding the lock, so an original key is not required. If a broken piece is stuck in the ignition or door, we remove it first.

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    Program the key to the vehicle

    Transponder and smart keys must be paired with the car's immobilizer. We connect programming equipment, register the new key, and in many cases can also remove lost keys from the system so that a missing key no longer starts the car.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the key in the door and the ignition, check remote functions such as lock, unlock and trunk release, and confirm the car starts and runs normally. You leave with working keys, not a promise.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some manufacturers use far more complex security systems than others
  • Key type: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a smart proximity key involve different parts and programming
  • Whether you have a working key to copy, or all keys are lost and a new one must be created from scratch
  • How many keys you need, because programming a spare while we are already on site is often more efficient
  • Time of day and location, as after-hours and out-of-the-way calls differ from daytime service
  • Additional work such as extracting a broken key, repairing a worn ignition, or erasing lost keys from the vehicle's memory

Why Oxnard chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we come to your car in Oxnard, so you do not need a tow to a shop
  • Open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, when lost keys tend to be discovered
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar leading the work
  • Keys are cut and programmed on site, even when no original key exists
  • We verify ownership before making a key, which protects you if a car or key is ever in question
  • We explain the key type and the cost factors up front rather than surprising you after the work

Car Key Replacement across Oxnard

Oxnard is spread out, and our mobile service follows the way people actually move through it. Beach-side visitors and residents in Oxnard Shores and Hollywood Beach often misplace keys after time on the sand or at the water, and salt air and moisture are hard on key fobs, batteries and worn key blades. In Channel Islands Harbor, a key lost near the docks or the marina parking lots is a common call, and we work in the vehicle's parking spot rather than asking you to bring the car anywhere.

Inland, drivers in RiverPark and around The Collection at RiverPark in ZIP code 93036 often have newer vehicles with smart keys or push-button start, which need proper programming equipment. In La Colonia and near downtown and Heritage Square, you will find a mix of older and newer cars, plus work vehicles that many households depend on. Farm and warehouse workers around the industrial district and along Rice Ave, Rose Ave and Wooley Rd sometimes need a replacement key for a work truck or fleet vehicle while a shift is waiting.

We serve the Oxnard ZIP codes 93030, 93033, 93035 and 93036, and reach drivers along US-101, SR-1 (Oxnard Blvd), SR-232 (Vineyard Ave), Channel Islands Blvd and Victoria Ave. If you are stranded anywhere in the city, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through where you are and what the car needs.

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Car Key Replacement in Oxnard — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Oxnard if I have no original key?
Yes. We can cut and program a new key on site even when every original is lost. We need the vehicle's make, model and year, and proof of ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 to start.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. The work is done where the car is parked, whether that is a driveway in RiverPark, a lot at Channel Islands Harbor or a roadside in Oxnard.
What proof of ownership will I need?
Typically a government photo ID and the vehicle registration or other proof the car is yours. We verify this before making any key so that keys are only made for the rightful owner.
Can you replace a key fob or smart key?
In most cases, yes. Transponder keys, remote head keys and many smart keys can be programmed on site. Some vehicles are more demanding than others, so tell us the make, model and year when you call (323) 997-8867.
My key broke off in the ignition or door. Can you help?
Yes. We can extract the broken piece, then cut and program a replacement key. Please avoid forcing it, since that can damage the lock or ignition cylinder.
Will the old lost key still start my car?
Often we can erase lost keys from the vehicle's memory when programming a new one, so a missing key no longer works. Ask about this when you call, especially if your key may have been stolen.
How is the price of a replacement key determined?
It depends on the vehicle, the key type, whether any key exists to copy, how many keys you want, and the time and place of service. We discuss these factors before work begins.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. You can reach us any hour at (323) 997-8867 for car key replacement anywhere in Oxnard.
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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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