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Automotive Locksmith in Artesia, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Artesia, California, including car lockouts, replacement keys, transponder programming and ignition repair. We come to your vehicle wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, to talk with a real locksmith.

  • Mobile to your Artesia location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Getting locked out of your car is rarely convenient, and in Artesia it tends to happen at the worst moments: loading groceries after a trip along Pioneer Boulevard, leaving a gathering at the DES Portuguese Hall, or heading out before dawn to catch the SR-91. Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith, so there is no shop to tow your car to. We bring the tools and the know-how to wherever your vehicle is sitting.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. That means opening locked doors without damage, cutting and programming new keys when every key is lost, extracting broken keys, repairing worn or sticking ignitions, and servicing trunk and glovebox locks. Modern vehicles often use transponder chips, smart keys and push-button start, and we handle those as well as older all-metal keys.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on straightforward work and clear explanations. You will know what we are doing to your vehicle and why before we begin.

How it works in Artesia

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and approximate year of the vehicle, where it is parked, and what happened: keys locked inside, keys lost, a key broken off, or a car that will not turn over. That helps us bring the right equipment.

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    We travel to your vehicle

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so we drive to you, whether that is a driveway in the residential streets, a lot near Pioneer Boulevard, a spot by Artesia Park, or a roadside along Gridley Road or South Street. There is no storefront to visit.

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    Confirm ownership and go over the plan

    Before we touch the vehicle we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours, such as ID matching registration or insurance. Then we explain the approach and the factors that affect cost so there are no surprises.

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    Careful entry or key work

    For lockouts we use professional entry tools designed to protect door seals, paint and wiring. For lost keys we cut and program a replacement on site. For broken keys or ignition trouble, we extract and repair rather than replace parts unnecessarily.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test new keys in the door, trunk and ignition, confirm remote functions where applicable, and make sure the car starts and runs as it should. You leave with working keys and a clear understanding of what was done.

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What affects the price

  • The type of vehicle and key system: a basic mechanical key is different from a transponder key, a remote head key or a smart key with push-button start.
  • Whether this is a lockout, a duplicate, or an all-keys-lost situation, since creating a key from scratch involves more steps than copying one.
  • Whether ignition or lock hardware is damaged or worn and needs repair or replacement beyond simple key work.
  • The time of day and the location of the vehicle, since we are available around the clock and travel to you.
  • The number of keys needed and whether any must be programmed to the vehicle's computer.
  • For fleets or multiple vehicles, the scope of the job and whether work can be scheduled together.

Why Artesia chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your vehicle, so you never pay for a tow just to reach a locksmith.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician guiding the work.
  • 24/7 availability, which matters for early SR-91 commuters and late-night restaurant and retail workers.
  • Coverage of cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call handles whatever you or your business drives.
  • Damage-conscious entry methods and on-site key cutting and programming rather than pushing a dealer visit.
  • Plain explanations of what affects price, with no invented promises about timing or cost.

Automotive Locksmith across Artesia

Artesia is a compact city with a story that still shows: Dutch and Portuguese dairymen once worked this land, and the DES Portuguese Hall and the Artesia Historical Museum keep that heritage visible. Today the residential core is mostly modest post-war single-family homes on compact lots, where driveways and curbside parking are the norm. A lockout in ZIP 90701 or 90702 is often a matter of keys left on a kitchen counter or in a car parked on the street, and we handle those calls without damaging the vehicle.

Little India along Pioneer Boulevard is the busiest part of town for vehicles. Customers and staff for the jewelry stores, groceries, restaurants and sari shops park in tight lots and along the street, especially on weekends and during festivals. Shop owners and employees in Downtown Artesia sometimes need a spare key made, a broken key removed, or a delivery vehicle opened after hours. Because we are mobile and always available, we can meet you at the lot where you parked.

Businesses here that run vans or delivery vehicles can also set up fleet service for key copies and lock repairs. Whether you are near Artesia Park, off South Street, or just off the 91, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Automotive Locksmith in Artesia — FAQs

Do you really come to me in Artesia, or do I have to bring the car in?
We are fully mobile and come to your vehicle. There is no storefront. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location and we will plan the visit.
Can you make a new car key if I lost all my keys?
Yes. In most cases we can cut and program a replacement on site, even when no working key remains. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year so we can prepare.
Will opening my car door damage it?
We use professional entry tools made to protect the door seals, paint and wiring. Careful technique is the goal on every lockout.
Do you work on transponder and smart keys?
Yes. We handle transponder keys, remote head keys and many push-button start systems. Compatibility varies by vehicle, so tell us the make, model and year when you call.
Can you help with a key broken off in the ignition or door?
Yes. We extract broken key pieces and can repair or replace worn ignition or lock parts if needed, then cut a new working key.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Do you service motorcycles, RVs and work vehicles?
Yes. We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, including delivery vehicles used by Pioneer Boulevard businesses.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the vehicle and key type, the kind of problem, any hardware repair, the number of keys and your location. We explain these factors before work begins.
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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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