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Car Key Replacement in Studio City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile car key replacement in Studio City, California, available 24/7. We cut and program replacement keys at your vehicle, even when you have no original key. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, and we will take it from there.

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Losing a car key in Studio City rarely happens at a convenient moment. It happens in the parking structure at Radford Studio Center, outside a restaurant on Ventura Boulevard, at the trailhead near Wilacre Park, or in the driveway of a hillside home just as you are heading out. The car is fine, the key is gone, and the dealership is a tow and a long wait away. That is the situation we are built for.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. Our technician comes to the car, wherever it is parked, with the equipment to cut a new key and program it to the vehicle on the spot. That includes situations where every key has been lost, which is often the case people fear most but is very routine for a trained automotive locksmith.

This page explains how replacement works, what affects the cost, and what is specific to Studio City, from tight Ventura Boulevard parking to steep driveways off Laurel Canyon and Coldwater Canyon. If you would rather just talk it through, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and describe what happened.

How it works in Studio City

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    You call and describe the vehicle

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, year and where the car is parked. We will ask what kind of key you had, such as a traditional blade key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a push-button start fob, and whether you have any working key left.

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    We confirm you own the vehicle

    Before any key is made, we ask for identification and proof of ownership or authorized use, such as registration or insurance paperwork. This protects you and is a normal part of responsible locksmith work, not an obstacle.

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    We come to your car

    We are mobile and available around the clock. Whether the car is on a Colfax Avenue side street, in a condo garage, or at the end of a hillside driveway, we do the work where it sits. No towing to a shop is required.

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    Key is cut and programmed on site

    If the lock needs a cut key, we cut it by code or by decoding the lock. For modern vehicles we then program the transponder or smart key to communicate with the car's immobilizer. When there is no original key, we generate a new one from the vehicle itself.

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    We test everything before we leave

    We try the key in the door, ignition or start button, and test remote functions like lock, unlock and trunk where they apply. We also recommend a spare so you are not stranded again, and we can make one in the same visit.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some systems are far more complex to program than others
  • Key type: a basic blade key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a smart proximity fob all involve different parts and labor
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes the programming procedure
  • Whether additional keys or a spare are made during the same visit
  • Time of day and how far we travel to reach your location, since we serve you at your vehicle around the clock
  • Special circumstances such as damaged ignition cylinders or a key broken off in the lock that must be addressed first

Why Studio City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so your car never has to be towed to a dealership or shop
  • Experience since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar
  • Able to make keys when every original is lost, not only to duplicate an existing one
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a key disappears late at night after dinner on Ventura Boulevard
  • Programming and cutting are done in one visit at your vehicle, with testing before we leave
  • Straightforward ownership verification and clear explanation of what affects cost before work begins

Car Key Replacement across Studio City

Studio City is a mix of settings, and each one shapes a car key call differently. In the flats of Colfax Meadows and the streets north of Ventura Boulevard, cars are usually parked in driveways or on the street in front of 1940s and 1950s ranch homes, which makes on-site work simple. In the Silver Triangle and the many 1960s to 1980s condo and apartment complexes across the neighborhood, we often work in shared garages and tight parking spaces, and we plan around limited room and access.

The hillsides are a different story. Up toward the Fryman Canyon area, off Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue, homes are often gated, with driveway gates, intercoms and steep, narrow approaches. If you are in one of those homes and your car key is lost, let us know about gate codes or access instructions when you call so we can reach the vehicle without delay. We also service the locks on homes and gates in these areas, so one call can cover both the car and the property if needed.

We serve all of Studio City, including ZIP codes 91604, 91602, 91607 and 91614. That covers the Ventura Boulevard corridor, Tujunga Village, the area around Radford Studio Center and Harvard-Westlake School, and the blocks near the Studio City Farmers Market. Whether you are parked near the US-101 on-ramps or at a trailhead by Wilacre Park, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Car Key Replacement in Studio City — FAQs

Can you make a car key if I have lost every key?
Yes. Losing all keys is a common situation. We verify ownership, then cut and program a new key to your vehicle on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will explain the steps for your specific car.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealership in Studio City?
In most cases, no. We are fully mobile and bring cutting and programming equipment to your car, whether it is on Ventura Boulevard, in a condo garage, or in a hillside driveway.
What proof of ownership will you need?
We ask for identification and documents showing the vehicle is yours or that you are authorized to use it, such as registration or insurance. This is standard practice and protects you from unauthorized key creation.
How much does car key replacement cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the key type, whether you have a working key, and whether you want a spare. We do not quote generic figures here, but you can call (323) 997-8867 with your car details and we will explain what applies.
Can you replace a push-button start smart key?
Often yes. Smart proximity keys require programming to the vehicle, and the process depends on the make and model. Tell us the year, make and model when you call and we will confirm what is involved.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7, which helps when a key goes missing after an evening out or early before work. We are mobile only, so we come to wherever the car is.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We can remove the broken piece and then cut and program a replacement. Avoid forcing the ignition or door lock, since that can cause more damage. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happened.
Should I get a spare key made while you are there?
We recommend it. Making an extra key during the same visit is usually more convenient than starting over after another loss, and it gives you a backup if one key is ever misplaced again.
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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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