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Car Key Replacement in Ventura, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Ventura, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile technicians come to your vehicle and cut and program a new key on site, even if you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night, for help.

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Losing a car key in Ventura rarely happens at a convenient moment. It happens on Main Street after dinner, at the harbor after a day on the water, in the Fairgrounds lot, or in your own driveway in Midtown on a weekday morning. Whatever the setting, the problem is the same: the car is there, the key is not, and you need to get moving again.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around one idea: come to the customer. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to tow your car to and no storefront to visit. The work of cutting and programming a replacement key happens beside your vehicle, wherever it is parked.

This page explains how car key replacement works, what affects the cost, and what is specific to Ventura, from salt air near the coast to the mix of older and newer vehicles you see around town. If you would rather just talk to someone, call (323) 997-8867 and we will walk you through your options.

How it works in Ventura

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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, and whether you have any key left at all. We are available 24/7. We will explain what type of key your car uses and what the job will involve, so you know what to expect before we head your way.

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    We come to your car in Ventura

    Our technician travels to you, whether you are parked downtown, at the Ventura Harbor, in a Pierpont driveway, or along Telephone Road. Everything we need to cut and program keys is carried with us, because we are mobile only and do not operate a storefront.

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    We confirm ownership

    Before making a key for a vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that the car is yours, typically a photo ID along with registration or title information. This protects you and every other driver. It is a standard part of responsible locksmith work, not a hurdle.

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    Cutting the key, even with no original

    If you have lost every key, we can generate a new one from your vehicle's information and cut it on site. If a broken key is stuck in the ignition or a door, we remove the pieces first. When a spare or the broken halves exist, that can sometimes make the job simpler.

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    Programming the transponder or smart key

    Most modern vehicles will not start unless the key is electronically recognized by the car. We program the new key or fob to your vehicle and then test it, covering door function, remote buttons where applicable, and starting the engine.

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    Testing and handing over

    We check every function with you before we finish, and we recommend a spare so you are not stranded again. If an old lost key is still out there, we can discuss whether removing it from the vehicle's memory makes sense.

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What affects the price

  • Type of key: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a flip key, and a push-button smart key all involve different parts and different programming work.
  • Make, model, and year: some manufacturers make programming straightforward while others require additional security procedures or specialized equipment.
  • Whether you have a working key: copying an existing key is generally simpler than creating a first new key when every key is lost.
  • Time and location: after-hours calls and more remote locations can affect the total, though we are available around the clock.
  • Extra work: removing a broken key, repairing a worn ignition or door lock, or programming more than one key adds to the job.
  • Number of keys: having a spare made during the same visit is often more efficient than coming back later.

Why Ventura chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we bring the equipment to your car instead of asking you to arrange a tow, which matters when you are stuck at the Pier or the Harbor.
  • Available 24/7: lost keys do not keep business hours, and neither do we.
  • Owner-led experience: David Shar has been doing this work for decades, and that depth shows when a vehicle has unusual requirements.
  • No original key required: we can create a new key from scratch for many makes and models, so a completely lost key is not a dead end.
  • Clear explanations: we tell you what the job involves and what affects the cost before work begins, with no pressure to add things you do not need.
  • Honest about limits: if a particular vehicle needs dealer-only procedures, we say so rather than promise something we cannot deliver.

Car Key Replacement across Ventura

Ventura is a city where cars spend time in demanding places. In Pierpont and Ventura Keys, vehicles live close to the ocean and the canals, and salt air can be hard on door locks, ignition cylinders, and the worn keys that go with them. A key that has been slowly wearing down on a beach-area keyring can finally fail or snap, and we can replace it and program a fresh one at your home in ZIP code 93001 or 93003 depending on where you are.

Downtown Ventura and Midtown have a different rhythm. Visitors park near the Mission San Buenaventura, along Main Street's historic district, and near the Ventura Pier, and a lost key after a long day of walking around is a common call. Residents of older Craftsman and Spanish Revival homes often park on the street or in narrow driveways, so having a technician come to the vehicle, rather than moving the car, is especially handy.

We also work around the places people drive through every day: US-101, SR-33, SR-126, Victoria Avenue, Telephone Road, and Harbor Boulevard. Whether you are in Hobson Heights above town, near the Ventura County Fairgrounds at Seaside Park, or in the East Ventura neighborhoods around ZIP code 93004, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other Ventura locksmith services

See all of our Ventura services, or our citywide car key replacement page.

Car Key Replacement in Ventura — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Ventura if I lost every key?
In many cases, yes. We can create a new key from your vehicle's information, cut it, and program it on site, even with no original key. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model, and year so we can confirm what your car requires.
Do I need to tow my car to a dealer?
Often not. Because we are fully mobile, we come to wherever the car is parked in Ventura and do the work there. Some specific vehicles may have restrictions, and we will tell you honestly if yours is one of them.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you lose a key late at night downtown or near the harbor, you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
What do you need from me to make a key?
We ask for reasonable proof of ownership, usually a photo ID plus registration or title information. This is standard practice and is meant to protect you from someone else getting a key to your vehicle.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We can remove the broken piece and then cut and program a replacement. Bring up the situation when you call so we can prepare the right tools.
How is the price determined?
Cost depends on key type, vehicle make and year, whether you have a working key, the time of day, and whether extra work like ignition repair is needed. We explain the factors before starting. You can call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Should I get a spare key made?
We recommend it. Making a spare during the same visit is usually more convenient than starting over after another loss, especially if you park near the beach or boat where keys are easy to misplace.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Ventura?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. Our technicians travel to you anywhere in Ventura, from Pierpont to East Ventura, so you never have to go anywhere with a car you cannot start.
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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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