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Car Lockout Service in Calabasas, California

Locked out of your car in Calabasas? Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile, 24/7 locksmith that unlocks vehicles without damage, wherever you are in the city. We come to you, since we have no storefront. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

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A car lockout never happens at a convenient moment. In Calabasas it tends to happen in a parking space at The Commons with a cart full of groceries, at a trailhead near Malibu Creek State Park, or in your own driveway in The Oaks while the kids wait in the house. The keys are on the seat, in the trunk, or in a jacket you left inside, and you are standing outside with a phone and a problem.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on one idea: get people back into their vehicles without scratching paint, bending door frames, or tearing weatherstripping. We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so the work happens right where your car is parked. There is nothing to drive to and no shop to visit.

This page explains how a car lockout call works, what affects the cost, and a few things specific to Calabasas, from the long stretches of US-101 to the gated communities where getting help to your car takes a little extra coordination.

How it works in Calabasas

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the car is, its make, model, and approximate year, and whether the keys are inside the cabin, in the trunk, or lost altogether. If children or pets are inside, or the engine is running, say so immediately so we can treat the call with the right urgency.

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    Confirm location and access

    Give us a street address, a cross street, or a landmark such as a Calabasas Road storefront or a lot near The Commons. If you are inside a guard-gated community, tell us which one so we can plan for gatehouse check-in and arrive ready to be cleared.

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    Verify ownership

    Before opening any vehicle, we ask for ID and a reasonable sign that the car is yours, such as registration or insurance paperwork matching the vehicle. It is a short step that protects you and every other car owner.

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    Choose the least invasive method

    We assess the door, window, and lock design and choose the gentlest approach. Modern cars with side airbags, frameless windows, and electronic locking systems call for care, and we use professional tools made for each vehicle instead of forcing anything.

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    Unlock and check the vehicle

    Once the door is open, we confirm that the lock, window seal, and door still work normally. If your keys were in the trunk or you are missing keys entirely, we can talk through next steps, including key replacement options.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day: late-night, weekend, and holiday calls can be priced differently from daytime service, and we explain this on the phone.
  • Vehicle type: some newer vehicles with advanced locking systems, frameless doors, or integrated security take more time and specialized technique than older models.
  • Location and access: a car parked in a gated community, a canyon trailhead, or a remote stretch of road affects travel and gatehouse coordination.
  • Keys in the trunk versus the cabin: reaching a trunk or dealing with a deadlocked door may require a different approach than a standard cabin lockout.
  • Additional work: if you also need a spare key cut, a lost key replaced, or a transponder programmed, that is separate from the unlocking itself.

Why Calabasas chooses us

  • Fully mobile and always available: no storefront, so every dollar of effort goes to getting to you at any hour, any day.
  • Damage-free focus: we choose methods that protect paint, weatherstripping, and window tracks rather than the quickest brute-force option.
  • Since 1987: decades of experience across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County means we have seen the lock designs on nearly every car on Calabasas roads.
  • Owner-led: David Shar founded the company and leads its technicians, so standards are set by someone with a personal stake in the work.
  • Honest conversation about options: if a lockout is better solved by a key replacement or a call to your dealer, we tell you plainly.

Car Lockout across Calabasas

Calabasas drivers rely on their cars. A typical day might include a run on US-101 (the Ventura Freeway), a stop in Old Town Calabasas along Calabasas Road, errands at The Commons, and a weekend drive up Las Virgenes Road toward King Gillette Ranch or Malibu Creek State Park. Lockouts happen at all of those places, and the 91302 ZIP code covers most of them. Trailheads and canyon pull-offs are especially common spots to lock keys in a car, and we come to you there.

Much of Calabasas is behind a guard gate. If you are locked out of your car in The Oaks, Calabasas Hills, or Mulwood, the gatehouse is part of the process. Let the guard know a locksmith is coming and give us the name on the visitor list when you call. Having your ID and vehicle paperwork ready at the gate speeds up both clearance and ownership verification once we reach your driveway or parking space.

Some lockouts in the area are tied to bigger situations. A resident whose smart lock failed may be locked out of both the house and the car, and we can help with both in one visit. A realtor preparing a gated-community listing may need a car opened and a lockbox arranged through the HOA gatehouse. Whatever the scenario, call (323) 997-8867 and we will work out the details of getting you moving again.

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Car Lockout in Calabasas — FAQs

Can you really help at any hour in Calabasas?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and we will come to your vehicle.
Will unlocking my car damage it?
Our goal is damage-free entry. We use professional tools designed for vehicle locks and choose the gentlest method for your car's door and window design, rather than forcing anything.
Do you have a shop I can go to?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We travel to wherever your car is, whether that is a driveway, a parking lot at The Commons, or a roadside pull-off.
My car is inside a gated community like The Oaks. Can you still reach me?
Yes, we serve guard-gated neighborhoods. Tell the gatehouse a locksmith is coming and give us any visitor name or code when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can be cleared quickly.
What if my keys are locked in the trunk?
We can help with trunk lockouts too. The approach depends on the vehicle, and sometimes involves reaching the cabin first. Describe the car when you call and we will tell you what to expect.
What do I need to show before you open the car?
We ask for photo ID and a reasonable sign of ownership, such as registration or insurance matching the vehicle. This protects you and prevents unauthorized entry.
How is the price decided?
The cost depends on factors like time of day, vehicle type, location, and whether extra work such as key replacement is needed. We go over this with you on the phone, and you can call (323) 997-8867 to ask before we come out.
What if I lost my keys completely instead of locking them inside?
That is a different situation, but we can help. Depending on the vehicle, we may be able to cut or program a replacement key. Call us and describe your car so we can talk through the options.
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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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