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Car Key Replacement in Pacoima, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Pacoima, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile locksmith cuts and programs replacement keys on site, even when you have no original key. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your vehicle, wherever it is parked.

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Losing the only key to your car is stressful anywhere, but in Pacoima it often happens at the worst moment: in the middle of a workday, in a shop lot off San Fernando Road, or outside a home where the car is the only way to get to a job across the Valley. Car key replacement is the work of cutting a new key and, on most modern vehicles, programming its transponder chip or remote so the car will actually start and accept it. Because we are fully mobile, none of that requires towing your car to a dealer.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades on exactly this kind of call. We do not have a storefront, so there is nothing to drive to. We bring the equipment to you, whether you are parked near Ritchie Valens Park, in a driveway in Hansen Hills, or in a yard in the Pacoima industrial corridor.

This page explains how a replacement works, what changes the price, and what to have ready when you call. We are available around the clock, and a quick call to (323) 997-8867 is the fastest way to find out what your specific vehicle needs.

How it works in Pacoima

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the year, make, and model, whether you have any working key, and where the car is. Those details let us understand what kind of key and programming your vehicle uses before we head out.

  2. 2

    We come to the vehicle

    Our service is fully mobile and runs 24/7. Whether the car is at a home, a work site, or a lot along Van Nuys Boulevard or Glenoaks Boulevard, the work is done where it sits.

  3. 3

    We verify ownership

    Before making a key, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as a registration or title along with matching ID. This protects you and is a standard step for a responsible locksmith.

  4. 4

    Key is cut, even with no original

    If you have no key at all, we can generate one from the vehicle's information and cut it on site. If you have a broken key, the pieces can sometimes help, but they are not required.

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    Transponder or remote is programmed

    Most newer vehicles will not start unless the key's chip is paired with the car. We program the new key to the vehicle, then confirm that it turns the ignition, starts the engine, and operates the locks and any remote functions.

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    Testing and handoff

    We test every function before we leave and can discuss adding a spare so you are not stranded again. Having a second key made at the same visit is usually easier than starting from nothing later.

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What affects the price

  • The vehicle's make, model, and year, since some systems are simple and others need more involved programming.
  • The type of key: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a push-button smart key each involve different parts and work.
  • Whether you have any working key. Adding a copy from a working key is generally simpler than creating the first key when all are lost.
  • The number of keys you want made, including a spare.
  • Where and when the work happens, including time of day and the location of the vehicle.
  • Whether the ignition or locks are damaged and need repair in addition to the new key.

Why Pacoima chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your car, so you avoid towing it to a dealer.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, when a lost key is hardest to deal with.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar personally leading the work.
  • Experience with both private cars and work vehicles, including commercial vans used by contractors and vendors.
  • We verify ownership before cutting keys, which keeps your vehicle secure.
  • We explain what your vehicle needs and what affects the cost before work begins.

Car Key Replacement across Pacoima

Pacoima is a working community, and its vehicles reflect that. Along San Fernando Road and through the Pacoima industrial corridor, auto-repair shops, warehouses, and recycling yards keep a steady stream of vans, trucks, and service vehicles moving. When a contractor or vendor loses the key to a work van, a day of income can be at stake, so we handle commercial van key duplication, transponder programming, and ignition repair on site rather than asking you to leave the vehicle.

Residential calls come from across the area as well: the small mid-century homes of Hansen Hills, the streets around Ritchie Valens Recreation Center & Park, and the Van Nuys Boulevard 'Mural Mile' area, where people park on the street and sometimes lose keys during errands. We serve ZIP codes 91331, 91333, and 91334, and can reach vehicles near Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial Park, San Fernando Gardens, and the neighborhoods near Whiteman Airport.

The I-5, Laurel Canyon Boulevard, and Glenoaks Boulevard all connect Pacoima to the rest of the Valley, which is part of why a dead-end key problem hurts so much here. If your car is stuck anywhere in the community, call (323) 997-8867.

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Car Key Replacement in Pacoima — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Pacoima if I have no original key?
Yes. We can cut and program a new key on site even when all keys are lost, after verifying you own the vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront, so we come to the vehicle wherever it is in Pacoima, such as a driveway, street, or work yard.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through your situation.
What proof of ownership do I need?
Typically a registration or title that matches your photo ID. This helps us make sure keys only go to the rightful owner.
Can you program transponder keys and remotes?
Yes. We cut the key and program the chip or remote so the car starts and the locks work. Some vehicles have more involved systems, so share the year, make, and model when you call.
Can you replace keys for a work van or fleet vehicle?
Yes. Contractors and vendors around the San Fernando Road corridor often need duplicate keys, transponder programming, or ignition repair, and we handle those on site.
How much will a replacement key cost?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, whether you have a working key, how many keys you want, and the location and time. We can discuss these factors before we begin.
Should I get a spare made too?
We recommend it. Making a spare during the same visit is generally easier than creating a new key from scratch after losing the only 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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