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Automotive Locksmith in Bradbury, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Bradbury, California: car lockouts, key replacement, ignition repair and more for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, brought to your driveway or ranch. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

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Bradbury is not a place where you can simply walk to a shop. There are no sidewalks, no traffic lights and no commercial district, just long private drives, big lots, horse properties and the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains rising toward Angeles National Forest. When a car key goes missing or a door locks with the keys inside, the problem usually happens at the end of a long driveway or at a trailhead, not in a parking lot. That is exactly why a fully mobile locksmith makes sense here.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around coming to the customer. We have no storefront. Everything is done on site, whether the vehicle is parked at a home in Bradbury Estates, in the motor court of a Woodlyn Lane property, or on a quiet stretch of Lemon Ave or Mountain Ave.

Our automotive work covers the everyday and the less common: lockouts, lost or broken keys, transponder and key fob programming, ignition and door lock repair, and service for motorcycles, RVs, work trucks and small fleets. Many Bradbury households own several vehicles, including trucks and trailers used for horses, and we can help keep all of them accessible.

How it works in Bradbury

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year of the vehicle, what happened, and exactly where it is. In Bradbury, a precise location matters, so mention whether you are inside Bradbury Estates, on Woodlyn Lane, or in the lower non-gated area.

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    Arrange gate access

    If the vehicle is behind the Bradbury Estates guard gate or another gate, we will coordinate entry with you, the guard, or your household so there are no surprises when we arrive. A resident or authorized contact is the smoothest path.

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    Verify ownership

    Before we open or key any vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that you are the owner or authorized user, such as registration and matching identification. This protects you and is standard for responsible locksmith work.

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    Open, diagnose or cut the key

    We use professional entry tools made to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For lost-key situations we determine the correct key type, whether a traditional blade, transponder or smart fob, and cut or program it on site.

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    Test and hand over

    We test every key, remote and lock function before we leave, confirm the vehicle starts and locks properly, and walk you through anything unusual, like keeping a spare key somewhere safe.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a simple lockout is a different job than creating a new key from scratch or repairing a worn ignition cylinder.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: newer vehicles with encrypted transponders or smart keys require more equipment and programming than older mechanical-key vehicles.
  • Key technology involved: standard blade keys, transponder chips, remote fobs and proximity keys each carry different parts and programming requirements.
  • Time of day and urgency: nights, weekends and holidays are within our 24/7 availability, and scheduling can influence the overall quote.
  • Location and access: travel to a property in the foothills and any coordination through a guard gate are considered when we quote the job.
  • Number of keys or vehicles: duplicating several keys or servicing a multi-vehicle household or fleet in one visit is often handled more efficiently than separate trips.

Why Bradbury chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: no storefront, so every tool and key-cutting capability comes to your driveway rather than asking you to find a shop.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, so the standards for care and honesty come from the top.
  • Comfortable with gated properties: we are used to coordinating through guard gates and HOAs, and we respect the privacy that Bradbury residents expect.
  • Range of vehicles: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, which fits a city where residents often keep horse trailers, work trucks and classic or luxury vehicles side by side.
  • Same team for the property: because we also handle residential and ranch hardware, we can help with the car and the gate padlock in one visit if needed.
  • Plain, upfront conversation: we explain what the job involves and what affects the price before we begin, with no pressure.

Automotive Locksmith across Bradbury

Bradbury is a small, almost entirely residential city, with roughly 900 residents in 2020, set at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Its three areas each have their own rhythm. Bradbury Estates is guard-gated with parcels of about five acres or more, Woodlyn Lane is gated with lots around two acres, and the lower non-gated section has lots up to an acre. Vehicles here tend to be parked in long driveways, garages and motor courts far from the street, so a lockout or dead key fob can feel remote even though you are minutes from the I-210 (Foothill Fwy).

We routinely think about the realities of the area: reaching a car on Mount Olive Dr or Royal Oaks Dr, coordinating with the 24-hour guard gate for Bradbury Estates, and working around horse properties where trucks and trailers share space with barns and equestrian ranch gates. Residents in ZIP code 91008 often want discretion and care with high-end vehicles, and we treat paint, trim and electronics accordingly.

After a staff change, a tenant move-out or a lost set of keys, many Bradbury owners also want the vehicle keys and property locks addressed together. We can open or key the vehicle and, when you ask, discuss rekeying house, gate or barn hardware at the same visit. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will plan the best approach for your property.

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Automotive Locksmith in Bradbury — FAQs

Do you serve all of Bradbury, including gated areas?
Yes. We serve Bradbury Estates, Woodlyn Lane and the lower non-gated part of the city. For gated properties we coordinate entry with you or the guard gate. Call (323) 997-8867 to arrange it.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are a 24/7 mobile locksmith. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through your situation and get started.
I locked my keys in my car at home. Can you open it without damage?
In most cases yes. We use professional tools designed to open vehicles without harming paint, seals or electronics, and we will tell you up front if a particular vehicle presents any risk.
Can you make a new key if I lost all my keys?
Usually, yes. We can cut and program a replacement on site for many vehicles, after confirming ownership. Key type and vehicle year affect the process, so have the make, model and year ready when you call.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, which suits Bradbury homes that keep several vehicles and trailers.
Do I need to prove I own the vehicle?
Yes. We ask for registration and identification showing you are the owner or authorized user before opening or keying a vehicle. It protects you from unauthorized access.
Can you help with a key fob that stopped working?
Often we can. The cause may be a battery, a worn shell or a programming issue. We will diagnose it on site, and you can start by calling (323) 997-8867.
Where is your shop in Bradbury?
We do not have a storefront. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to your driveway, barn or roadside location anywhere in the city.
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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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