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Car Key Replacement in Temple City, California

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

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Losing a car key in Temple City tends to happen at ordinary moments: leaving a shop on Las Tunas Drive, wrapping up a walk at Temple City Park, or loading the car in your driveway on a quiet residential street. Suddenly the car is stuck where it is, and the dealership feels like a hassle you did not plan for. Replacing the key where the car sits can spare you a tow and a lost day.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. We have no storefront for you to visit, so the work comes to you: at home, at work, or in a parking lot. Our team has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar, and automotive keys are a regular part of that work. We can replace a lost key, a broken key, or a worn key whose fob no longer responds, including when you have no original key to copy.

Modern keys are more than cut metal. Many contain a transponder chip that the car's immobilizer must recognize, and some are smart or proximity keys. That is why a proper replacement involves both cutting and programming. We explain what your vehicle needs before work begins, so you know what to expect.

How it works in Temple City

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and tell us the make, model, and year of the vehicle, plus where you are in Temple City. Let us know whether you have any working key left or none at all. That helps us bring the right equipment.

  2. 2

    Confirm ownership

    Before making a key we ask you to show that the vehicle is yours, typically with ID and registration or other proof of ownership. It is a routine step that protects owners, and any reputable locksmith should require it.

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    Cut the key on site

    We cut a new key from your vehicle's key code or by working from the lock itself when no original exists. Because we work from a mobile setup, this happens right next to the car, whether it is parked on Baldwin Ave or in your driveway.

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    Program the key to the vehicle

    If your car uses a transponder chip or remote, we program the new key so the immobilizer accepts it. We then test the ignition, door locks, and any remote functions before we call the job done.

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    Test everything and review your options

    We check that the key starts the car, turns smoothly in the locks, and works reliably. We also discuss whether to make a spare so a second lost key does not leave you stranded again.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some systems are far more involved to program than others.
  • Key type: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key, and a smart proximity key differ in parts and programming effort.
  • Whether you have an original key to copy or all keys are lost, which can change the amount of work required.
  • Time of day and urgency, because late-night and weekend calls are handled around the clock and scheduling affects the quote.
  • Whether you want one key or an additional spare made in the same visit.
  • Your location within the service area, which can affect travel for our mobile team.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your car in Temple City instead of requiring a tow to a shop or dealership.
  • Available 24/7, so a lost key at midnight or on a holiday weekend is not left until business hours.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, leading the work.
  • Cut and programmed on site, including when you have no original key.
  • Straightforward quotes based on your vehicle and key type, with the factors explained up front rather than surprises at the end.
  • We verify ownership before making keys, which protects you and keeps the process legitimate.

Car Key Replacement across Temple City

Temple City is a quiet, residential valley-floor city, and many of the cars we help are parked at 1950s and 1960s ranch and stucco homes in areas like Mission View Acres and the Camellia area. Driveway and curbside key replacement is common here: you lose a key, your car is right outside, and we meet you there to cut and program a new one. With steady teardown-rebuilds and new townhomes going up, we also see residents juggling moves and extra sets of keys, which is a good time to have a spare made.

Downtown Las Tunas Drive is a different picture. It is a walkable corridor of small businesses and restaurants, and it is easy to lose a key while running errands, grabbing a meal, or closing up a shop. If you are in the 91780 ZIP code and your key is gone, we can come to the parking spot or side street where your car is waiting and handle the replacement there.

Whether you are near Temple City Park or Live Oak Park, heading home after the Camellia Festival, or stuck off Rosemead Blvd (SR-19), Lower Azusa Rd, or Temple City Blvd, our mobile team covers the city around the clock. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will tell you what your vehicle needs.

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Car Key Replacement in Temple City — FAQs

Can you replace a car key in Temple City if I have no original key?
Yes. Being cut and programmed on site even with no original is a core part of this service. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us the vehicle details, and we will explain how we would approach it.
Do I have to tow my car to a dealership?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and come to your car, whether it is at home near Mission View Acres or in a lot along Las Tunas Drive. Some unusual systems may need a different approach, and we will tell you honestly.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. You can reach us at (323) 997-8867 any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
What do you need from me before making a key?
We ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as ID and registration or other documentation. This protects you and prevents keys from being made for cars that are not yours.
Will the new key start my car?
If your car has a transponder chip or remote, we program the key to your vehicle and test it before we finish. We check the ignition, door locks, and remote functions.
How much will a replacement key cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the key type, whether you have an original, and the time of day. We do not quote one flat figure here because it varies. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details for a straightforward answer.
Should I get a spare key made too?
We recommend it. Making a spare during the same visit is often easier than starting from nothing again after losing your only key. We can discuss it when we arrive.
Can you help with a broken key stuck in the ignition or door?
Often yes. A broken key can usually be dealt with on site, and we can then cut and program a replacement. Describe what happened when you call and we will advise you.
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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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