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Car Key Replacement in Van Nuys, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Van Nuys, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile technician cuts and programs replacement keys on site, even when you have no original key. Stranded in the Valley? Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your vehicle.

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Losing the only key to your car is a stressful moment, and in Van Nuys it tends to happen at inconvenient places: a parking lot off Van Nuys Boulevard, a lot near the airport, a curb outside an apartment on Sepulveda, or your own driveway in a 1950s tract. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and replacing car keys where the vehicle sits is a core part of what we do.

We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit and no need to tow your car to a shop or dealership just to get a key made. Our technician brings the key cutting and programming equipment to you, works on the vehicle at your location, and tests the finished key before leaving. This works for broken keys, lost keys, and situations where every key is gone, the so-called all keys lost scenario.

Modern car keys are more than cut metal. Many contain a transponder chip that the vehicle must recognize, and some are remote head keys, flip keys, or push-button smart keys. The right approach depends on the year, make, and model of your vehicle. When you call (323) 997-8867, we will ask about the vehicle and your situation so we can tell you honestly what is involved before we begin.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year, what type of key you had, and where the vehicle is parked. We will explain what is involved and what affects the cost.

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    We come to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we drive to you, whether that is a driveway near Sylvan Park, an apartment garage along Victory Boulevard, or a business lot near Van Nuys Airport.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making a key we confirm that the vehicle is yours. Expect to show identification and registration or other proof of ownership. This protects you and every other owner.

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    Cut the key

    If the vehicle has no key at all, we can cut a new one by code or by working from the lock itself. If you have a broken key, we can often use it as a reference. We cut the blade to match your locks.

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    Program the transponder or remote

    For vehicles that need it, we program the new key so the car recognizes it, along with remote functions where the key supports them. Programming happens on site.

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    Test everything before we go

    We test the key in the door, the ignition, and any remote buttons, and confirm the car starts and runs. We also suggest making a spare so you are not stranded again.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key your vehicle uses: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a smart proximity key all involve different parts and programming work.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some manufacturers have more involved programming procedures than others.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how the new key is generated.
  • How many keys you need made at once; adding a spare during the same visit is often more practical than a second call later.
  • Your location and the time of day, since we operate around the clock and travel to you across the Valley.
  • Whether there are additional issues such as a damaged ignition cylinder or a broken key stuck in a lock that need attention first.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work is done at your vehicle, so you avoid towing a car just to get a key made.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar behind the business.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a key goes missing late at night or before an early flight out of Van Nuys Airport.
  • We handle all keys lost situations and do not require an original key to start.
  • We explain what affects the price up front rather than surprising you afterward.
  • We verify ownership before making a key, which keeps the process legitimate and protects your vehicle.

Car Key Replacement across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a central Valley community with a mix of settings where car key problems show up. Around the original townsite near Sylvan Park, older bungalows often mean street parking or narrow driveways, and a lost key can leave a car stuck at the curb. In Kester Ridge and the many 1950s tract neighborhoods, a driveway visit is the usual scenario. Near the Van Nuys Civic Center, the Van Nuys Courthouse, and the Valley Municipal Building, drivers on busy days sometimes misplace keys in lots and garages.

The dense apartment corridors along Sepulveda Boulevard, Van Nuys Boulevard, and Victory Boulevard add another common case: residents with one key, a shared parking garage, and no easy way to a dealership. Our mobile service comes to the garage or lot, so you do not have to arrange a tow. The same goes for business vehicles and fleet cars around the auto row on Van Nuys Boulevard and the aviation-adjacent businesses near Van Nuys Airport, where a vehicle out of service costs time.

We serve ZIP codes 91401, 91405, 91406, and 91411, and the main routes in and out, including Sherman Way, the I-405, and US-101. If you are anywhere in Van Nuys with a lost, stolen, or broken car key, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Car Key Replacement in Van Nuys — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Van Nuys if I have no original key?
Yes. All keys lost is a situation we handle regularly. We confirm ownership, cut a new key, and program it on site. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your vehicle.
Do I have to tow my car to a dealership?
In many cases, no. We are fully mobile and bring the equipment to your vehicle, whether it is parked at home, at work, or in a lot near Van Nuys Boulevard.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you lose a key late at night or early in the morning, call (323) 997-8867 and we will help.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We typically ask for identification and registration or another document showing the vehicle is yours. This is standard and protects you from unauthorized key duplication.
What kinds of keys can you replace?
We work with standard cut keys, transponder keys, remote head keys, and many smart or proximity keys. The options depend on your vehicle, so tell us the make, model, and year when you call.
Can you program a remote or fob as well?
Where the vehicle and key support it, yes. We can program remote functions on site along with the transponder, and we test the buttons before we leave.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the key type, vehicle make and model, whether you have a key to copy, how many keys you need, and your location and time of day. We explain these factors when you call (323) 997-8867.
Should I get a spare key made?
We recommend it. Making a spare during the same visit is usually easier than starting over from no keys later, especially for vehicles that need programming.
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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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