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Car Key Replacement in Sherman Oaks, CA

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

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Losing a car key in Sherman Oaks rarely happens at a convenient moment. It might be in the Galleria parking structure after a long afternoon, behind a restaurant on Ventura Boulevard at closing time, or in your own driveway in the hills just as you are heading out. A key that is lost, snapped off in the ignition, or simply stops starting the car is a problem we have been solving across the Los Angeles area since 1987.

Our service is entirely mobile. There is no shop to tow your car to and no storefront to visit. A technician drives to where the vehicle is parked, confirms you own it, and works on the spot. For many makes and models we can cut a key from the vehicle's lock or key code and program it to the car's immobilizer, so having no original key does not stop the job.

Modern car keys are more than metal. Transponder chips, remote fobs, and push-button smart keys each need to be matched electronically to the vehicle. We explain what your particular key type needs and what the options are before any work begins, so there are no surprises. David Shar, our owner and lead technician, built the company on that approach, and it applies whether you drive a daily commuter or a newer luxury vehicle common in this part of the Valley.

How it works in Sherman Oaks

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    Call and describe the situation

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

  2. 2

    We come to your car

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician travels to your vehicle, whether it is on Ventura Boulevard, in a condo garage near the Galleria, or at a hillside home. No towing is needed.

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    Verify ownership

    Before cutting or programming anything, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as ID matched to registration or title. This protects you and protects the car.

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    Cut the key

    We cut the new key using the vehicle's lock, its key code, or other approved methods. This works even when no original key exists. Broken keys stuck in a lock or ignition can be extracted first.

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    Program and sync

    The new transponder key, remote, or smart key is programmed to the car so it starts the engine and, where applicable, operates locks and alarm functions.

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    Test everything

    We test the key in the door, ignition or start button, and remote functions before we finish. If an old lost key is a concern, we can discuss removing it from the car's memory where the vehicle supports that.

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What affects the price

  • Key type: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, and a push-button smart key each involve different parts and programming effort.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year: some brands need more involved procedures or specialized equipment to program.
  • Whether you have an original key: duplicating from a working key is generally simpler than creating a first key from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • Number of keys needed: adding a spare during the same visit is often more practical than a second call later.
  • Condition of locks or ignition: a worn or damaged ignition, or a key broken inside, can add extraction or repair work.
  • Time and location of the call: after-hours service and difficult-to-reach spots can affect the final quote, which we explain before starting.

Why Sherman Oaks chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your car instead of requiring a tow.
  • In business since 1987, with an owner-led approach to every job.
  • We can often make a key with no original present, rather than telling you to go to a dealer.
  • Honest explanations of your options up front, including whether a simple key, remote, or smart key fits your needs.
  • Ownership verification on every job, a safeguard that keeps keys out of the wrong hands.
  • Familiarity with Sherman Oaks parking, from Galleria structures to hillside driveways behind gates.

Car Key Replacement across Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks is a place where cars are part of daily life. Residents move between the valley-floor flats, the Ventura Boulevard corridor, and the hillsides south of the Boulevard, where winding roads climb toward the Santa Monica Mountains and Fryman Canyon. Many of the vehicles here are newer models with smart keys and immobilizer systems, which is exactly where on-site programming helps most.

We get the kinds of calls you would expect from this area. Shoppers lose keys around the Sherman Oaks Galleria and Westfield Fashion Square. Restaurant and boutique staff along Ventura Boulevard misplace a key during a late shift. Homeowners in Chandler Estates or in gated hillside properties find a key missing just before leaving the driveway. In ZIP codes like 91403 and 91423, we reach you from I-405, US-101, Sepulveda Boulevard, or Van Nuys Boulevard and handle the work right where the car sits.

If you also need work on a home or business lock, such as a keypad gate or a storefront lock, mention it when you call. Since we are mobile, we can often take care of related lock needs during the same visit. Call (323) 997-8867 anytime.

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Car Key Replacement in Sherman Oaks — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Sherman Oaks if I have no original?
In many cases, yes. We can cut and program a new key on site using the vehicle's lock or key code, after verifying ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model, and year so we can confirm what is possible.
Do I need to tow my car to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your car, whether it is at the Galleria, on Ventura Boulevard, or at home.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night and we will work out the next steps with you.
What proof of ownership do I need?
We typically ask for a government ID that matches the vehicle registration or title. This protects you from someone else obtaining a key to your car.
Can you replace a smart key or push-button start fob?
Often, yes. Smart keys need to be programmed to the vehicle, and capability varies by make and model. Tell us your vehicle details when you call and we will say what we can do.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We can usually extract the broken piece and then cut and program a replacement. Avoid forcing the key, since that can damage the lock or ignition.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the key type, vehicle, whether an original key exists, how many keys you want, and the time and location of the call. We explain the factors before work starts.
Should I get a spare key made at the same time?
It is usually wise. Making a spare during the same visit is more convenient than a second emergency later. 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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