Car Key Cutting
in Tarzana
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About the service
Professional Car Key Cutting in Tarzana
Most calls we get off Ventura Boulevard and the side streets toward Reseda and Encino are people who just want a second key before the only one they own wears out or walks off. That is the smart move. A worn blade that "sticks" in the door or barely turns the ignition is usually a key problem, not a lock problem, and a fresh cut fixes it for a fraction of what the dealer asks. We come to you across the 91335, 91356, and 91357 zips, whether you're parked at home off Tampa or sitting in a lot near Tarzana Recreation Center.
There's a real difference between an old-style edge-cut key and the laser-cut sidewinder blade newer cars use. The thick blade with the wavy groove down the middle needs a machine the corner hardware store doesn't own. We carry both cutters in the van, read the original by hand or pull the code, and match the blade to your make and model.
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When you call, tell us the year, make, and model, and whether you still have a key in hand. That one detail decides everything: if you've got an original we duplicate the cuts directly, which is fast and clean. If the key is long gone, we pull the code from the lock or the VIN and cut to that instead, which takes a little longer but skips the tow to a dealer in the Valley.
A plain mechanical duplicate is usually done in a few minutes at the curb. A laser sidewinder blade takes longer because the machine cuts both faces of a thicker blank. Keep in mind cutting and programming are two separate jobs: if your car uses a transponder or fob, the freshly cut blade still has to be paired to the immobilizer before it will start the engine. We handle both in the same visit, so you're not making two appointments.
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Common questions
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Can you cut a car key without the original?
Yes. If the key is lost we cut to the code instead of copying a blade. We read the lock or pull the code from the VIN, then cut a fresh key to those exact specs right here in Tarzana, no tow to a dealer needed.
What's the difference between a laser cut and a standard cut?
A standard key has cuts along one edge. A laser-cut sidewinder is a thicker blade grooved down the center on both faces, used by most newer cars. It needs a different machine, which we carry in the van for the 91356 and 91335 area.
Does a newly cut key need programming too?
Often, yes. Cutting only gets the blade to turn the lock. If your car has a transponder or push-button fob, the new key must be paired to the immobilizer before the engine will crank. We do both in one Tarzana visit.
How long does it take?
A plain mechanical duplicate is usually a few minutes at the curb. A laser sidewinder blade takes longer because both faces are cut, and any transponder pairing adds time. Most Tarzana jobs wrap up well within the hour.
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