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Automotive Locksmith in Burbank · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in Burbank, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Burbank, California: car lockouts, key replacement, transponder and fob programming, and broken-key extraction at your vehicle. We have no storefront; we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Getting locked out or losing your only car key is stressful anywhere, but in Burbank it tends to happen at inconvenient moments: in a parking structure near Downtown Burbank after a late movie, in a lot off Hollywood Way before a flight out of Hollywood Burbank Airport, or on a crew call-time morning near the studios. Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith, so the shop comes to wherever your vehicle is sitting, whether that is a driveway, a street, a workplace lot or a shopping center.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes opening locked vehicles, cutting and programming replacement keys, programming remotes and smart fobs, extracting keys snapped off in a door or ignition, and repairing worn ignition cylinders. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar, our owner and lead technician, built the business on doing careful work without damaging the vehicle.

Because we are available around the clock, you do not have to wait for business hours to solve a key problem. We will not quote arrival times we cannot guarantee, but we will tell you honestly what we can do, what information we need from you, and what factors will shape the final cost before work begins.

How it works in Burbank

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where the vehicle is, and what happened: a lockout, a lost key, a broken key or a dead fob. Those details let us bring the right tools and key blanks instead of guessing.

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    Confirm location and ownership

    We come to your vehicle anywhere in Burbank, from a Magnolia Boulevard curb to a studio-area lot. Before we open a door or make a key, we ask for reasonable proof that the vehicle is yours, such as ID and registration, to protect owners.

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    Review the approach and cost factors

    Before starting, we explain the method we plan to use and what affects the price for your vehicle. You approve the plan first, so there are no surprises after the work is finished.

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    Open, cut or extract with care

    For lockouts we use non-destructive entry methods designed to protect paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For lost or broken keys we cut a new key by code or by hand, or carefully remove the broken piece without damaging the lock.

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    Program and test everything

    Modern keys often need transponder or fob programming. We program the key to the vehicle, then test the door locks, remote functions and ignition so you can be confident before we leave.

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    Give you backup advice

    Once you are back on the road, we suggest practical next steps, such as having a spare made while we are there so you are not stranded by a single key again.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a simple lockout is a different job from cutting and programming a new transponder key or repairing an ignition cylinder.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: many newer or European vehicles use encrypted keys and smart fobs that require more specialized equipment and programming time.
  • Key type needed: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a proximity fob each involve different parts and procedures.
  • Whether you still have a working key: copying an existing key is usually simpler than originating one when every key is lost.
  • Time and location: after-hours or late-night calls and hard-to-reach spots can affect the quote, since we operate 24/7 and travel to you.
  • Number of vehicles: fleet work or programming several keys in one visit is scoped differently from a single-vehicle call.

Why Burbank chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: there is no shop to tow your car to, and we come to your vehicle at any hour.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with hands-on experience across many makes and key systems.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the technical work, so standards stay consistent from call to call.
  • Broad vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, including Burbank businesses that manage several vehicles.
  • Damage-conscious methods: we prioritize non-destructive entry and careful key extraction so your vehicle stays in the condition we found it.
  • Upfront explanation: we walk you through the approach and the cost factors before work starts, with no pressure to add services you do not need.

Automotive Locksmith across Burbank

Burbank's layout shapes how car key emergencies play out. In Magnolia Park, older bungalow streets mean plenty of curbside parking, and a locked car on a block off Magnolia Boulevard is a common call after a visit to the antique row shops. In the Media District, around the studios and production offices, drivers run on tight schedules, so a dead fob or lost key in a lot near Warner Bros. Studios or Walt Disney Studios needs fast, practical help. We serve ZIP codes across the city, including 91505, 91502 and 91506.

Traffic corridors matter too. People commute along I-5, SR-134, Olive Avenue, San Fernando Boulevard and Victory Boulevard, and a breakdown or lockout can happen at any exit or shopping stop, including the lots around IKEA Burbank and Downtown Burbank near the AMC. Travelers using Hollywood Burbank Airport sometimes return from a trip to find a key lost or a fob dead, and we can meet you at your vehicle.

In the Rancho District, where horse properties have long driveways and gates, owners often keep trucks and trailers that need keys managed carefully. We also work with Burbank businesses and production offices that need keys handled for several vehicles at once. Whatever the neighborhood, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Automotive Locksmith in Burbank — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Burbank?
Yes. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. Whether you are in Magnolia Park, the Media District or the Rancho District, call (323) 997-8867 and we come to your vehicle.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24/7. Lockouts and lost keys do not keep business hours, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any time.
Can you make a key if I lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can originate a key for many vehicles and program it on site, after verifying that you own the vehicle. It is usually more involved than copying an existing key, which is reflected in the quote.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use non-destructive methods intended to avoid damage to paint, seals and electronics. If a particular vehicle presents unusual risks, we will explain them before we begin.
Can you program a new fob or transponder key?
Yes. We program transponder keys, remote head keys and many smart fobs. Tell us the make, model and year when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan for your vehicle.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We can extract broken key pieces and, if needed, cut a replacement. Please avoid forcing the piece or turning it further, as that can make the repair harder.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, including businesses in Burbank that manage multiple vehicles.
How do I know what it will cost?
Price depends on the service, vehicle, key type and circumstances rather than a flat rate. We explain those factors and the plan before work begins, so you can approve it first.
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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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