Professional Key Duplication Services in Hawthorne, CA
Stop gambling with grocery store kiosks. Macmanuel Lock & Key Services cuts keys that actually work. Located right here in Hawthorne on Doty Avenue, we use calibrated professional tools, not cheap tracers, to ensure your spare key turns smoothly every time. From local apartment keys to car fobs and high-security business keys, we get it right the first time.
24-Hour Mobile Key Duplication (We Come to You)
Sometimes you can’t drive to the shop, especially if you’ve lost the car key. Whether you are stranded at Jim Thorpe Park or locked out of your apartment complex on Prairie Ave, we pull up in a fully equipped van.
Because we dispatch from right next to Kornblum School, we don’t get stuck in the cross-town LA traffic as the big dispatch companies do. We are already in the neighborhood, which means we get to you faster. Our vans carry laser cutters and programmers so that we can make a perfect copy right in your driveway.
Types of Keys We Duplicate (More Than Just House Keys)
Most hardware stores only stock the top 10 most common keys. If you have anything older, newer, or more secure, they turn you away. We handle the hard stuff.
Home & Apartment Keys (That Don't Snap)
Big box stores often use cheap aluminum blanks because they cost pennies, but they tend to twist and snap inside your lock after a few months. We use sturdy Nickel Silver and Solid Brass blanks for major brands like Schlage and Kwikset. These keys are cut to factory precision, making them strong enough to handle daily use in the heavy gates and doors around Doty Ave without bending or breaking.
Car Keys, Fobs & Transponder Programming
You do not need to tow your car to the dealership just to get a spare key made. We stock high-security "Sidewinder" keys, program transponder chips to talk to your car’s computer, and pair "Push-to-Start" fobs for modern vehicles. Whether you drive a Ford, Honda, or Toyota, we can cut and program your new key right here on Doty Ave for a fraction of the dealer’s price.
Commercial & "Do Not Duplicate" Keys
If you own a business on Rosecrans or El Segundo Blvd, you likely use keys stamped "Do Not Duplicate" that kiosks physically cannot cut. As authorized security professionals, we can duplicate restricted keyways like Medeco or Mul-T-Lock if you have the proper paperwork. This ensures that your employees cannot make secret copies of your office keys at a grocery store, keeping your business secure.
Mailbox, Padlock & Specialty Keys
Lost the key to your mailbox at the local apartments? It happens all the time, which is why we stock the specific USPS 1170 and 1646 keys that most hardware stores forget to carry. We also cut specialty keys for filing cabinets (Chicago/Hudson), padlocks, and tubular keys for vending machines. If you have a weird key that the big box store rejected, bring it to us.
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What to Consider Before Copying a Key
Why Kiosk Keys Often Fail (And How We Fix Them)
When you use a key every day, the metal wears down and the ridges smooth out. If you put that worn-out key into a grocery store kiosk, the machine simply traces the wear, giving you a duplicate that is just as bad as the original. We don’t just trace; we decode your key. We measure the cuts and restore the new key back to the original factory depth, so the duplicate actually works smoother than the one you brought in.
The Difference Between "Cloning" and "Programming"
For car keys, many cheap services just "clone" your key’s signal. This tricks the car temporarily, but it can cause the key to stop working if the car’s computer resets. We perform actual OBD Programming right here in Hawthorne. We plug into your car’s diagnostic port and introduce the new key to the vehicle’s security system exactly like the manufacturer recommends, ensuring your engine starts every time
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Keys That Actually Turn
We calibrate our machines every single morning. You won’t have to stand at your front door jiggling the key; it works perfectly, or we’ll refund your money.
We Have the "Weird" Stuff
Hardware stores only stock the top 10 keys. We carry thousands of blanks on Doty Ave, including rare cabinet keys, mailbox keys, and vintage padlock keys.
50% Cheaper Than the Dealer
Don’t pay dealership prices for a car key. We cut and program the same OEM transponder keys and fobs for a fraction of the cost.
We Fix, We Don't Just Trace
If your old key is worn down, a kiosk will just copy the damage. We decode the key and cut it back to the original factory specifications so it works like new.
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General Questions
Yes, but we follow the law. Hardware stores and kiosks are physically blocked from cutting these, but as licensed locksmiths, we can do it. You just need to show us proof that you are authorized (like an ID or a letter from the building owner). If you have the paperwork, we can cut the key.
Yes, almost always. Dealerships charge a premium for "labor" and overhead. We use the same OEM keys and program computers, but we typically charge 30% to 50% less than what the dealers on Hawthorne Blvd will quote you.
You don’t need to leave your car with us all day. For most vehicles (Ford, Toyota, Honda, etc.), we can cut the blade and program the chip in about 15 to 20 minutes. You can wait right here in our shop on Doty Ave while we do it.
Yes. This is one of our most common requests. We stock the specific USPS 1170 and 1646 keys that fit the banks of mailboxes at local complexes (like the ones on Prairie Ave). Most standard hardware stores do not carry these.
We stand behind our work. If you get home and the key sticks or doesn't turn, bring it back. We will recalibrate and recut it for free, or give you a 100% refund. You are never stuck paying for a key that doesn't work.
