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Car Key Replacement in San Gabriel, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in San Gabriel, California, 24 hours a day. We are fully mobile, so we come to your car, then cut and program a new key on site, even if you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 anytime.

  • Mobile to your San Gabriel location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Losing the only key to your car is stressful, and it tends to happen at the worst moments: after dinner on Valley Boulevard, in a parking space near Vincent Lugo Park, or in a driveway just off San Gabriel Boulevard. Towing a car to a dealership just to get a key is slow and costly, and it is usually unnecessary. We bring the equipment to you.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work. We are mobile only, with no storefront to visit. A technician drives to wherever your vehicle is parked and handles the whole job at the curb: confirming ownership, cutting the key, and programming it to your car.

This covers a wide range of situations: a key lost entirely, a key snapped off in the ignition or door, a worn key that no longer turns smoothly, or a transponder key or fob that has stopped communicating with the car. If you have no spare at all, called an all-keys-lost situation, we can still make a working key from the vehicle itself.

How it works in San Gabriel

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year of the car, where it is parked in San Gabriel, and whether you have any working key. That helps us bring the right blanks and programming tools.

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    We come to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, there is nowhere for you to tow the car. We meet you where it is, whether that is a home driveway, an apartment lot off Las Tunas Drive, or a restaurant parking area on the Golden Mile.

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    Verify ownership

    Before we make a key, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as a registration and photo ID. This protects you and keeps keys from being made for cars that are not the requester's.

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    Cut the key

    We cut the new key to your vehicle's specification. When no original exists, the key can be cut by code or by working from the lock itself. If a broken piece is stuck in the ignition or door, we extract it first.

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    Program the key or fob

    Most modern cars need the key electronically paired with the immobilizer. We program the transponder and, where applicable, remote functions, so the car recognizes it.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the key in the door, the ignition, and any remote buttons, and confirm the car starts and runs. If you want a spare, it is simplest to make it during the same visit.

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What affects the price

  • The make, model, and year of the vehicle, since some brands use more complex security systems than others.
  • The type of key: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a smart proximity key, or a fob with added buttons.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or are in an all-keys-lost situation that requires more work.
  • Whether a broken key must be extracted from the ignition or a door lock before a new one can be made.
  • How many keys you want made during the visit, including a spare.
  • The time of day and the vehicle's location, since we serve around the clock.

Why San Gabriel chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work happens at your car, so you avoid towing and a trip to a dealership.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Keys cut and programmed on site, even when no original key exists.
  • We verify ownership before making a key, which protects you as the owner.
  • We explain the options up front, from a simple replacement to adding a spare, so you decide what you need.

Car Key Replacement across San Gabriel

San Gabriel is a compact, busy city where cars are parked in very different settings. Around the Mission District, near Mission San Gabriel Arcangel, which was founded in 1771, and the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse, many residents park on narrow older streets lined with Craftsman and Spanish Colonial Revival bungalows. If you lose a key while visiting the Mission or attending a show, we can reach you there without you having to find a ride home first.

Along the Golden Mile on Valley Boulevard, evenings are busy with diners and restaurant staff, and a lost or snapped key can strand someone late at night. The same goes for San Gabriel Boulevard and the stretch near Las Tunas, where apartment buildings from the mid-century era often have shared lots and tenants who misplace keys after a move. We work in parking lots, on the street, and in driveways.

We serve all of San Gabriel, including ZIP codes 91775, 91776, and 91778, with easy access from I-10, Valley Boulevard, and Del Mar Avenue. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other San Gabriel locksmith services

See all of our San Gabriel services, or our citywide car key replacement page.

Car Key Replacement in San Gabriel — FAQs

Can you make a car key if I have lost every key?
Yes. An all-keys-lost situation is something we handle regularly. We verify ownership, cut a new key, and program it to the car on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your vehicle anywhere in San Gabriel, and the key is cut and programmed at the car.
Do you serve San Gabriel at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you are stuck late after dinner on Valley Boulevard or at home in the Mission District, call (323) 997-8867.
What do I need to show to prove the car is mine?
Typically a photo ID and proof of ownership such as the registration or title. We ask for this on every job before making a key.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We can extract the broken piece and then make a replacement key. Sometimes the lock or ignition is fine and only the key needs replacing.
Can you replace a key fob or smart key as well?
In many cases, yes. It depends on the vehicle, so give us the make, model, and year when you call and we will tell you what is possible.
Is replacing a key through you different from going to the dealership?
The main difference is convenience. We come to you, so there is no tow and no waiting at a service counter. Pricing depends on factors like the vehicle and key type, and we explain it before starting.
Should I make a spare while you are there?
It is often the easiest time to do it, since the equipment is already on site. Having a spare avoids a repeat emergency. Ask when you call (323) 997-8867.
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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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