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Car Key Replacement in Tarzana, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Tarzana, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our fully mobile technician comes to your vehicle and cuts and programs a new key on site, even with no original. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.

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Losing a car key in Tarzana rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in a medical-office garage off Ventura Blvd after a long shift, in a driveway on the flats, or at the end of a winding road in the hills south of the Boulevard. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to wherever the car is parked. There is no storefront to tow your vehicle to, and no need to arrange a ride to a shop.

Car key replacement covers more than most people expect. A broken blade, a snapped-off head, a cracked fob, a key that no longer starts the car, and a total loss with no spare all fall under this service. Modern vehicles often pair a mechanical cut with a transponder chip or a proximity fob that has to be programmed to the car's computer. We handle the cutting and the programming together, at the vehicle, so you leave with a key that actually works rather than a blank that only turns the lock.

David Shar has run Crenshaw Lock Company since 1987, serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County. That history matters on a job like this, because key systems vary a lot between makes and model years, and experience is what lets us tell you plainly what your car needs. We are available around the clock, so a lost key at midnight gets the same attention as one at noon. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation first.

How it works in Tarzana

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year of the vehicle, whether you have any working key at all, and where the car is parked. This lets us plan the right equipment before we head your way. We answer around the clock.

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    We confirm you own the vehicle

    Before making a key, we verify ownership. Expect to show a photo ID along with registration, title, or other proof that matches the car. This protects you, because it keeps anyone else from having a key made to your vehicle.

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    We come to you and identify the key system

    Our technician drives to your car, whether it sits in a Ventura Blvd office garage, a flats driveway, or a hillside estate. We check whether the vehicle uses a traditional cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a push-button proximity fob.

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    The key is cut on site

    When the car needs a physical blade, we cut it from the vehicle's code or from the lock itself, so having no original key is not a barrier. The cut is tested in the door and ignition before moving on.

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    We program the new key to the car

    For transponder and fob systems, we program the new key to the vehicle's computer so it starts the engine and, where applicable, operates the remote functions. We then test every function with you watching.

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    Final check and spare advice

    We confirm that the key locks, unlocks, and starts the car reliably. If you are down to a single key, we will explain the value of having a spare made while we are already there, so you are never stranded again.

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What affects the price

  • The vehicle's make, model, and year, since key technology differs widely between brands and generations.
  • The type of key needed: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a proximity smart fob.
  • Whether you have an original key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how the key is created.
  • How many keys you want made, since a spare is often easier to do during the same visit.
  • The time of day and the location of the vehicle, as after-hours and hard-to-reach locations can affect the service call.
  • Whether the ignition or door lock is damaged and needs repair in addition to the new key.

Why Tarzana chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we cut and program at your car, so you never have to tow it or find a shop.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, for the moments a key goes missing at the worst time.
  • Experience since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, with a long history in Greater Los Angeles.
  • Works with no original key, so a total loss is a solvable problem rather than a dead end.
  • We explain what your vehicle needs before work begins, and we never ask you to buy features you do not need.
  • Ownership verification on every job, which protects you and your vehicle.

Car Key Replacement across Tarzana

Tarzana stretches across very different parking situations, and key replacement here often depends on where the car is stuck. On the flats north of Ventura Blvd, in the 91356 area, many drivers park in driveways beside 1950s ranch homes or in apartment lots off Reseda Blvd, Tampa Ave, and Lindley Ave. A lost key there is usually a simple, quiet visit at the curb or in the driveway.

South of the Boulevard, in the hills toward Mulholland Dr and around the 91356 and 91357 ZIP codes, cars are often tucked behind driveway gates or inside private estates. We plan for that by asking for access details when you call, so we can reach the vehicle without delay. Near El Caballero and the streets around the El Caballero Country Club, a lost fob after an evening out is a common reason people reach us.

The Ventura Blvd medical and commercial corridor is another regular scenario. Staff and visitors at offices near Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center park in garages and lots all day, and a broken or misplaced key can turn a shift change into a problem. We come to the garage, work on the car where it sits, and get you back on the road via Ventura Blvd or the US-101. Whether you are near the Tarzana Recreation Center or the old Burroughs ranch site, call (323) 997-8867.

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Car Key Replacement in Tarzana — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Tarzana if I have lost every key?
Yes. We can create a new key even with no original, by cutting it from the vehicle's code or lock and then programming it to the car. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year.
Do you come to my car, or do I have to bring it somewhere?
We are fully mobile and have no storefront. Our technician comes to your car anywhere in Tarzana, whether that is a driveway, an office garage on Ventura Blvd, or a gated hillside property.
Will the new key start my car, or just open the door?
We program transponder keys and fobs to the vehicle's computer, so the key starts the engine and, where your car supports it, works the remote functions. We test everything before we finish.
What proof of ownership do I need?
Expect to show a photo ID and documentation tying you to the vehicle, such as registration or title. We verify ownership on every job to protect you and the car.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a key goes missing late at night in Tarzana, call (323) 997-8867 anytime.
Can you replace a broken key that snapped in the ignition?
Often, yes. We can extract the broken piece, then cut and program a replacement. Describe the problem when you call so we can bring the right tools.
What affects the cost of a replacement key?
The main factors are the vehicle's make and year, the type of key, whether any original key exists, how many keys you want, and the location and time of the visit. We explain what applies to your car before we begin.
Is it worth getting a spare while you are there?
Usually, yes. Having a spare made during the same visit is typically simpler than starting over after a second loss, and it keeps you from being stranded.
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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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