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Car Key Replacement in Simi Valley, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Simi Valley, California, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We come to you, cut and program a new key on site, even if you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Losing the only key to your car is stressful anywhere, but in Simi Valley it can stop your whole day. This is a commuter city. People leave early for the SR-118 and SR-23 or the Metrolink, and many park at work lots, trailheads, or shopping centers. A key that snaps in the ignition or vanishes on a hike can leave you stranded far from home.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and the team work from a fully mobile setup. We do not have a storefront for you to tow your car to. We bring the key cutting and programming equipment to your vehicle, whether it sits in a driveway in Wood Ranch, a garage in Texas Tract, or a parking space near Simi Valley Town Center.

Modern car keys are more than a piece of metal. Many contain a transponder chip, and others are remote fobs or push-button smart keys that must be paired with the car's computer. Replacing one properly means cutting the blade if there is one, programming the chip or fob, and testing that it starts the car and operates the locks. We explain each step so you know what is happening before any work begins.

How it works in Simi Valley

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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 helps us bring the right key blanks and programming tools to the right Simi Valley address.

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    We come to your car

    Because we are fully mobile, we drive to you, whether that is a home, a workplace, a trailhead lot, or a shopping center. There is nothing to tow and no shop to find.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making a key we confirm you own the vehicle, typically by checking your ID against the registration or title. This protects you and keeps keys from reaching the wrong hands.

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    Cut the key

    If your car uses a blade, we cut it on site. With no original key, we can generate a cut from the vehicle's information or from the lock itself, depending on the car.

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    Program the transponder or fob

    We pair the new key or remote with the car's immobilizer so it starts the engine and controls the locks. Where the car supports it, we can also add a spare while we are there.

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    Test everything

    We try the key in the door, trunk, and ignition, and check remote functions before we finish. You leave with a working key and a clear idea of what to do about a spare.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key, and a push-button smart key all involve different parts and programming effort.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some manufacturers use more involved security systems than others.
  • Whether you have an original key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how the key is generated and programmed.
  • Whether you want one key or a spare as well, as adding a second key during the same visit is often more efficient than a separate trip.
  • Time and location of the call, including after-hours service and how far we travel within Simi Valley and the surrounding area.
  • Condition of the vehicle's ignition or locks, if a broken key or worn cylinder must be dealt with first.

Why Simi Valley chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we do the work at your car, so you do not pay for a tow to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar leading the work.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • We replace keys even when you have no original, rather than sending you back to the dealer.
  • We explain what type of key your car uses and what the work involves before we start.
  • We verify ownership before cutting, which protects you and your vehicle.

Car Key Replacement across Simi Valley

Simi Valley spreads across several ZIP codes, including 93063, 93065, 93062, 93064, and 93094, and we work throughout them. In 93065 and the Wood Ranch and Big Sky areas, many homes have garages and gated streets where a car with a lost key may be sitting in a driveway. We come to your door and handle the key there. In older parts of town like Texas Tract and Santa Susana Knolls, a car may be parked along a narrow or winding street, and our mobile setup works fine at the curb.

Simi Valley's daily routines create their own key trouble. Cars are left at Rancho Simi Community Park during weekend games, at Corriganville Park or Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park after a hike, or outside the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum after a visit. A key can slip out of a pocket on a trail, and the first you know is back at the car. We can come to those lots and make a new key on the spot.

We also help people who work along Cochran St, First St, Madera Rd, and Tapo Canyon Rd, or who park at Simi Valley Town Center and find their keys missing at closing time. Wherever your car is, call (323) 997-8867 and we will find you.

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Car Key Replacement in Simi Valley — FAQs

Can you make a car key if I lost all my keys?
Yes. Having no original key is a common situation. We verify ownership, then cut and program a new key on site. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and there is no storefront. We come to your car anywhere in Simi Valley, saving you the cost and hassle of a tow.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24/7. If you are stuck late near Simi Valley Town Center or at home in Wood Ranch, call (323) 997-8867 any time.
What do I need to show to get a key made?
We need proof that the vehicle is yours, usually a photo ID plus registration or title. This is a standard safeguard, and we will tell you exactly what works when you call.
Can you program a key fob or push-button start key?
In many cases yes. We program transponder keys, remote head keys, and many smart keys. Since coverage varies by vehicle, give us your make, model, and year when you call.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We can remove the broken piece and then make a new working key. Do not force it, because that can damage the lock. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will advise you.
Should I get a spare key at the same time?
We recommend it. Once we are at your car with the equipment, adding a spare is usually simpler than another service call later, and it protects you from being stranded again.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the key type, your vehicle, whether any original key exists, and the time and location of service. We explain the factors when you call so there are no surprises.
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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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