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Car Key Replacement in Los Angeles

Lost or broken car key in Los Angeles? How replacement works, what information is needed, costs to ask about and how a mobile locksmith makes keys on site.

By the Los Angeles Master Lock & Key team · Updated

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Whether your car key is lost, stolen, broken or simply worn out, a replacement can often be made where the car is parked, without towing it to a dealer.

If you still have one key

Copying a working key is the simplest and lowest-cost case. We cut the blade and program the chip or remote to your car.

If you have lost every key

We decode the door lock or use the VIN to cut a new key, then program it to the vehicle. You will need to show registration and photo ID. If any lost key could be used to steal the car, we can usually erase it from the car's memory.

Broken keys

If a key has snapped in the ignition or door, do not try to start the car with the remaining piece. We extract the fragment and cut a new key from it.

Questions to ask on the phone

  • Is my model supported for on-site programming?
  • What is the total including the key, cutting and programming?
  • Will lost keys be removed from the car's memory?

Read how key programming works or call 310-765-9488.

Need help now? Call 310-765-9488 for a quote before any work starts.

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