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Crenshaw Lock

Car Key Replacement · 24/7 mobile

Car Key Replacement in Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile car key replacement across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County, 24/7. We cut and program new keys at your vehicle, even if you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year.

  • Mobile — we come to your location
  • Available 24/7
  • Upfront price quoted before we start
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Losing the only key to your car is stressful, and it rarely happens at a convenient time. It might be a key left behind at the beach, a fob that stopped working in a parking structure, or a key snapped off in the ignition. Our job is to get you moving again without a tow to a dealership.

We are fully mobile. There is no shop to visit: we drive to you, whether you are at home, at work, or stranded in a parking lot. We cut the key and program it to your vehicle on site, and this works even when no original key exists to copy.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served this area since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. Modern car keys vary widely, from simple mechanical keys to transponder keys, remote head keys, and smart proximity fobs, so we start by finding out exactly what your vehicle uses and what it needs.

How our car key replacement service works

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, year, where the car is, and whether you have any working key. This helps us bring the right equipment.

  2. 2

    We come to your vehicle

    We travel to your location anywhere in our service area. Because we are mobile, the car stays where it is and you avoid towing.

  3. 3

    Verify ownership

    Before making a key, we ask you to show that the vehicle is yours, typically with ID and registration or similar proof. This protects you and every other car owner.

  4. 4

    Cut the key

    We cut a new key to your vehicle's code, using the lock itself or its key code information when there is no original to duplicate.

  5. 5

    Program to the vehicle

    For transponder keys, remotes, and smart fobs, we program the new key to your car's system so it starts the engine and works the locks.

  6. 6

    Test everything

    We test the key in the door, ignition, and any remote functions before we finish, so you are confident it works.

What affects the price

  • Type of key: a basic mechanical key, transponder key, remote head key, and smart proximity fob involve different parts and different amounts of work.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year: some manufacturers have more involved security systems that take longer to program.
  • Whether you have an existing key: copying a working key is usually simpler than creating one from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • Number of keys needed: adding a spare while we are already there is often more practical than a second call later.
  • Time and location of the visit: after-hours calls and longer travel distances can affect the quote.
  • Extra work: a damaged ignition or door lock, or a broken key stuck in the lock, may require additional repair.

Why choose us

  • Fully mobile service: we bring the cutting and programming equipment to your car instead of asking you to tow it.
  • Works with no original key: lost-all-keys situations are part of the job, not a special exception.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar as lead technician.
  • On-site programming: the key is made and tested at your vehicle, so you leave with a key that actually starts the car.
  • Ownership checks every time: we verify the vehicle is yours before making a key, which protects you.
  • Available 24/7: lost keys do not keep business hours, and neither do we.

Where we work

Our technicians travel throughout Greater Los Angeles. That includes the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, the South Bay and Harbor area, the Westside, the Gateway Cities, and Central and South LA. Whether your car is in a neighborhood driveway, an apartment garage, or a busy shopping center lot, we come to you.

We also serve parts of Ventura County. Because we are a mobile service with no storefront, the best way to confirm we can reach your exact spot is to call (323) 997-8867. Give us your location and vehicle details and we will tell you how we can help.

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Car Key Replacement — FAQs

Can you make a car key if I have lost all my keys?
Yes. We can cut and program a new key on site even with no original. We will need to verify ownership first. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your vehicle, so a tow to a dealership is usually not necessary.
What proof of ownership will you ask for?
We typically ask for a photo ID and proof the vehicle is yours, such as registration or title information. This keeps keys from reaching the wrong person.
Can you replace a key fob or remote as well?
Yes. We work with remote head keys and many proximity fobs, and we program them so the locks and ignition respond. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details to confirm.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We can often extract the broken piece and then cut and program a replacement. The condition of the lock can affect the work involved.
How is the price determined?
It depends on key type, vehicle, whether any key exists, how many keys you need, time of day, and location. We discuss it with you before starting.
Will the new key work like my original?
That is the goal. We test the key in the door and ignition and check any remote functions before we leave.
Is it worth getting a spare key made?
Usually, yes. Having a spare made during the same visit is often easier than facing another lost-key emergency. Ask us 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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