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Car Key Replacement in West Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile car key replacement in West Hills, California. We come to your vehicle, then cut and program a new key on site, even if you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a technician about your car.

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Losing the only key to your car is stressful anywhere, but in West Hills it tends to happen in specific places: a trailhead lot near the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, a parking structure at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, a school drop-off line at Chaminade College Preparatory, or the driveway of a hillside home where the key fell out of a pocket. Wherever it happens, a replacement key is not something you should have to tow your car for.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. Our technician drives to you with key-cutting and programming equipment, so the work happens beside your car in the parking lot or at your curb. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, under owner and lead tech David Shar, and we answer the phone around the clock at (323) 997-8867.

Car key replacement covers more than cutting metal. Most modern vehicles pair the key or fob electronically with the car, so a new key has to be both cut correctly and programmed to communicate with the immobilizer. That is why a hardware-store copy often turns the lock but will not start the engine. We handle the cutting and programming together, including the common situation where every original key is gone and a new one has to be created from scratch.

How it works in West Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night. Tell us the make, model, and year, whether you have any working key left, and where the car is parked. That lets us bring the right blanks and programming tools for your vehicle.

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    Verify ownership

    Before we make a key for any vehicle, we ask for proof that the car is yours, typically a photo ID along with registration or title. This protects you, and it is a standard step for any reputable locksmith. It applies whether you are in a driveway off Platt Ave or a hospital parking lot.

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    Gain access if needed

    If the car is locked and the keys are inside or lost, we open it using methods designed to avoid damage to the door, weatherstripping, and paint. If the car is already open, we move straight to the key.

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    Cut the new key

    We cut a new key from the vehicle's key code or by working from the lock itself, so no original key is required. The cut is checked against the ignition and door locks to make sure it turns smoothly.

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    Program the key to the car

    For vehicles with transponder chips, smart keys, or remote fobs, we program the new key to your car's computer and test remote functions as applicable. We confirm the engine starts and the car recognizes the key before we consider the job done.

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    Test everything and talk through spares

    We have you try the key in the door, trunk, and ignition. If you only had one key, we recommend creating a spare now, since that is usually simpler than starting over again after a second loss.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some brands use more complex security systems that take longer to program.
  • Key type, such as a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a push-button smart key.
  • Whether you have any working key remaining or all keys are lost, which changes how the key is generated.
  • Whether the car also needs to be unlocked or has a damaged lock or ignition that needs attention.
  • Your location and the time of day or night you call, given that we operate 24/7 and travel to you.
  • How many keys you want made, since creating a spare during the same visit is typically more efficient than a separate trip.

Why West Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so your car stays where it is and you do not pay for a tow just to get a key made.
  • Keys are cut and programmed on site in the same visit, rather than sending you to a dealership with a car you cannot drive.
  • We can work when every original key is lost, not only when we have one to copy.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar, so the work comes from long hands-on experience with automotive locks.
  • We verify ownership before making keys, which protects West Hills drivers from someone else obtaining a key to their vehicle.
  • We explain what we are doing and what affects the cost before work begins, with no invented promises about timing.

Car Key Replacement across West Hills

West Hills stretches from the older tract streets around Shadow Ranch Park to the foothill roads near Valley Circle Blvd and the Bell Canyon edge. Because it is a car-dependent suburb, a lost key can leave you stranded far from public transit. We regularly think about the places residents park: driveways in the 91307 area near Platt Village, lots along Sherman Way, Vanowen St, and Victory Blvd, and the shopping centers along Fallbrook Ave and Roscoe Blvd.

For drivers in 91304 and 91308, trailheads and open spaces are a common source of trouble. Visitors to the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve or Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center sometimes lose a key on a walk, or lock a fob inside the car. Since we come to you, we can meet you at the lot, even if you are standing there with no key at all.

Many West Hills households have several vehicles and teen drivers, so one lost key often leads to a conversation about spares. If you are also dealing with home keys, such as a gated-community entry off Valley Circle or an older tract home with aging Kwikset or Schlage hardware, we can handle those on the same call. Reach us anytime at (323) 997-8867.

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Car Key Replacement in West Hills — FAQs

Can you make a car key in West Hills if I have lost all my keys?
Yes. We can generate a new key without an original, then cut and program it on site. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year of your car.
Do I need to tow my car to get a replacement key?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your car, whether it is at home, at work, or in a parking lot. Cutting and programming are done at the vehicle, so a tow is generally not necessary.
Will you need proof that the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for photo ID and proof of ownership such as registration or title before making a key. It is a standard safeguard that protects you and your vehicle.
Is a locksmith key as good as a dealership key?
For most vehicles, a properly cut and programmed key works the same way as one from a dealer. The practical advantage is that we come to you, so you avoid towing the car and waiting on a dealership schedule.
Why won't a cheap hardware-store copy start my car?
Many cars built in recent decades have a transponder chip that must be programmed to the vehicle. A copy may turn the lock but cannot start the engine without that programming.
What affects the cost of car key replacement?
The main factors are your vehicle, the type of key, whether any original key remains, whether the car needs to be unlocked, and when and where you call. We explain these up front. You can reach us at (323) 997-8867.
Do you offer service at night or on weekends in West Hills?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. We do not make timing promises, but a call to (323) 997-8867 gets you a technician who can talk through your situation.
Should I make a spare key while you are there?
We recommend it, especially if you only had one key. Making a spare during the same visit is usually more convenient than starting over after another loss.
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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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