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Car Key Replacement in Vernon, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Vernon, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your vehicle, then cut and program a new key on site, even when you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 to reach a technician.

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Vernon is not like most cities. It is almost entirely industrial, and people here are usually at work when a key goes missing. A driver loses a fob between a loading dock and the truck. A delivery van key snaps in the ignition on Soto Street. A night-shift worker finds the car locked with the only key inside. Our work in Vernon is built around those situations.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. We have no storefront, so you never have to get a dead or keyless vehicle to us. We drive to you, wherever the car is parked: a plant lot off Alameda Street, a curb near Bandini Boulevard, or a yard along Santa Fe Avenue. We work around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays, which matters in a city where plants run multiple shifts.

David Shar has run the company since 1987, and in that time we have seen nearly every kind of key situation. Modern car keys are more than cut metal. Many contain transponder chips, and others are proximity fobs that must be programmed to the vehicle's computer. We cut and program replacements at the vehicle, even if every original key is gone.

How it works in Vernon

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, and whether you have any working key. Also tell us where the vehicle is parked, such as a plant lot, a street or a yard. This helps us bring the right equipment.

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    We travel to your vehicle

    Because we are mobile only, a technician drives to you. Industrial lots can be tricky to navigate, so we may ask for a gate code, a security contact or the nearest cross street.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making a key we confirm you are entitled to the vehicle. We usually ask for identification and proof of ownership or authorization, such as registration. For fleet or company vehicles, a manager's authorization may be needed.

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    Cut the key

    If you have no original, we can generate a key based on the vehicle's lock and identification information. We cut it on site with a blade that fits the ignition and door locks.

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    Program to the vehicle

    Transponder keys and fobs must be paired to the car's immobilizer. We program the new key and test it so the engine starts and the remote functions work.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the key in the door, trunk if applicable and ignition, and check the remote buttons. If you want a spare, it is easiest to make it during the same visit, while we are already set up.

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What affects the price

  • Type of key: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a smart proximity fob each need different parts and procedures.
  • Make, model and year: some vehicles have more complex security systems, and some require extra steps to program.
  • Whether you have a working key: adding a copy is often simpler than creating a first key when all keys are lost.
  • Number of keys needed: making a spare during the same visit is usually more efficient than a later call.
  • Time and location of the call: after-hours service and difficult-to-reach vehicle locations can affect the final quote.
  • Condition of the locks: a worn ignition or damaged door lock may need extra work to accept the new key.

Why Vernon chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work happens at your vehicle, so you do not need to tow a car with no key to a shop.
  • In business since 1987: decades of experience across a wide range of vehicles and lock types.
  • 24/7 availability: we can help night-shift workers and drivers who are stranded outside normal business hours.
  • On-site cutting and programming: we handle both the physical key and the electronic pairing in one visit.
  • Works with no original key: lost-all-keys situations are a normal part of what we handle.
  • Experience with commercial settings: we are comfortable working in plant lots, truck yards and secured industrial sites.

Car Key Replacement across Vernon

Vernon's streets are built around freight. The I-710 (Long Beach Freeway) carries trucks through the area, while Alameda Street, Soto Street, Santa Fe Avenue, Slauson Avenue, Bandini Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard connect plants, warehouses and rail yards. Parking lots near the Union Pacific and BNSF yards, and around the Farmer John plant and its well-known mural, fill with employee vehicles and work trucks at all hours. When a key goes missing in those lots, you need someone who comes to you.

We serve the Vernon industrial core around Soto Street, Santa Fe Avenue and Alameda Street, the Leonis Boulevard and City Hall district, and the Central Manufacturing District. Whether the car is in a fenced yard in ZIP code 90058, along a street near Vernon City Hall or close to the Los Angeles River, we can meet you there. For gated lots, it helps to have a security contact or gate code ready when you call.

Vernon has only a few hundred residents but a large daytime workforce, so most of our car key calls are from people at work: employees, drivers and fleet managers. If you manage vehicles for a business, call (323) 997-8867 to talk through replacing keys for one vehicle or several.

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Car Key Replacement in Vernon — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Vernon if I lost all my keys?
Yes. We cut and program keys on site even when no original exists. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us the vehicle details and where you are, and we will explain what is needed.
Do I need to bring my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile with no storefront. A technician comes to your vehicle anywhere in Vernon, whether in a plant lot, on the street or in a yard.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That suits Vernon, where plants and trucking operations run overnight. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
What do I need to show to get a key made?
We need to confirm you have the right to the vehicle, usually with identification and registration or other proof of ownership. For company vehicles, authorization from a manager may be required.
Can you program a smart key or key fob?
In many cases yes. Proximity fobs and remote head keys must be paired to the vehicle. Tell us the make, model and year when you call and we will confirm what we can do.
Can you replace a key that broke in the ignition?
Often, yes. We can remove the broken piece and make a new key, though the ignition's condition may affect the work. We will assess it when we arrive.
Can you make keys for several work vehicles?
Yes. Fleet managers in Vernon can arrange replacements or spares for multiple vehicles. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss makes, models and how many keys you need.
How is the price decided?
Price depends on key type, vehicle make and year, whether you have a working key, how many keys you need, and the time and place of service. We will discuss these factors on the phone so you know what to expect.
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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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