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Car Key Replacement in Valencia, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Valencia, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile locksmith cuts and programs replacement keys at your vehicle, even when you have no original key. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year of your car.

  • Mobile to your Valencia location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Losing the only key to your car is stressful anywhere, but in Valencia it often happens at the worst moment: in the parking structure at Westfield Valencia Town Center, after a day at Six Flags Magic Mountain, or in a driveway in Bridgeport with a commute to the I-5 waiting in the morning. A dealership usually means arranging a tow and waiting on their schedule. We come to you instead.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business around mobile service. We have no storefront to visit. Our equipment travels with us, so we can cut a new key and program it to your vehicle right where it is parked, whether that is a Valencia Industrial Center lot or a curb in Old Orchard.

Car key replacement covers more than a simple copy. Depending on the vehicle, it can mean a traditional cut key, a transponder key that must be programmed to the immobilizer, a remote head key, or a push-button smart key. If every key is lost, we can still make a new one from your vehicle's information and proof of ownership. Here is how the process works and what affects the cost.

How it works in Valencia

  1. 1

    Call and describe your vehicle

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year, what kind of key you had, whether you have any working key left, and where the car is parked in Valencia. That lets us bring the right blanks and programming tools.

  2. 2

    Confirm ownership

    Before making a key for a vehicle, we need to see that it is yours. Expect to show a photo ID along with registration, title, or insurance paperwork that matches the car. This protects you and every other owner in the community.

  3. 3

    Cut the key on site

    We cut the key blade from your vehicle's key code or by working from the lock itself, which is how we handle all-keys-lost situations. For laser-cut or high-security keys, we use the matching cutting equipment we carry.

  4. 4

    Program the key to the vehicle

    Most modern cars will not start unless the key's transponder chip is paired with the immobilizer. We program the new key, and any remote functions it includes, to your car and verify that it starts the engine.

  5. 5

    Test everything before we finish

    We test the door locks, trunk, remote buttons, and ignition or push-button start. If you want a spare, this is the best time to make one, since having two keys prevents another emergency later.

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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 work.
  • Make, model, and year: some manufacturers require more involved procedures or specialty blanks than others.
  • Whether you have a working key: copying from an existing key is generally simpler than creating one when all keys are lost.
  • Number of keys needed: adding a spare during the same visit is usually more economical than a separate call later.
  • Time and location of the service: after-hours calls and hard-to-reach locations can affect the quote.
  • Extra features: remote buttons, trunk release, or a proximity system add programming steps.

Why Valencia chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we come to your car in Valencia rather than asking you to tow it to a shop.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends, for the lockouts and lost-key moments that do not keep business hours.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • On-site cutting and programming, including all-keys-lost situations where there is no original to copy.
  • We verify ownership before making any key, which is a safeguard rather than an inconvenience.
  • We explain the options for your specific vehicle and give an honest quote before work begins.

Car Key Replacement across Valencia

Valencia is a master-planned community, started by Newhall Land in 1965 and organized into villages linked by the paseo system. That layout shapes how car key calls happen here. Many residents in Westridge, Northbridge, Valencia Summit, and Tesoro del Valle park in garages or HOA-managed spaces, and gated communities like Westridge and Tesoro del Valle mean we sometimes coordinate access with the gate system before we can reach your car. Mention your gate situation when you call.

We also work around Valencia's busiest spots. Shoppers at Westfield Valencia Town Center, visitors to Six Flags Magic Mountain off Magic Mountain Pkwy, students and staff at CalArts, and families visiting Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital all sometimes find themselves without a working key far from home. Workers at the Valencia Industrial Center and nearby business parks face the same problem on weekday shifts, and we can meet them in the lot.

Whether you are in ZIP code 91354 near Old Orchard and Bridgeport, or in 91355 closer to Valencia Summit and Westridge, the process is the same: one call to (323) 997-8867, and we bring the tools to you. We regularly travel along McBean Pkwy, Valencia Blvd, Newhall Ranch Rd, The Old Road, and the I-5 corridor to reach customers across the community.

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Car Key Replacement in Valencia — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Valencia if I have lost all my keys?
Yes. All-keys-lost situations are a core part of car key replacement. We cut a new key and program it to your vehicle on site after confirming ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details.
Do you come to my car, or do I need to bring it somewhere?
We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your vehicle anywhere in Valencia, whether that is a driveway in Tesoro del Valle, a parking lot at the Valencia Industrial Center, or a spot at Westfield Valencia Town Center.
What do I need to show to get a replacement key?
A photo ID plus proof the vehicle is yours, such as registration, title, or insurance paperwork matching the car. We require this for every key we make.
Is it cheaper than going to the dealership?
We cannot promise that for every vehicle, since cost depends on the car and key type. Because we come to you, you avoid towing, and we give you a quote before work starts. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your car.
Can you program a key fob or smart key too?
In many cases, yes. We can work with transponder keys, remote head keys, and many push-button smart keys. Tell us the make, model, and year when you call so we can confirm what applies to your vehicle.
My car is in a gated community in Valencia. Is that a problem?
Usually not, but let us know ahead of time. In gated areas such as Westridge or Tesoro del Valle, we may need the gate code or a resident's authorization to get in. Having that ready speeds things up.
Should I get a spare key made at the same time?
We recommend it. Making a spare during the same visit is often more economical than a separate call, and it protects you from being stranded again.
Do you offer service at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will arrange mobile service to your location in Valencia.
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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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