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Automotive Locksmith in Canoga Park, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Canoga Park, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, broken keys and ignition problems. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day, and talk with a real locksmith.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Getting locked out of a vehicle rarely happens at a convenient moment. In Canoga Park it tends to happen in a Sherman Way parking lot after dinner, outside a dingbat apartment carport, at the edge of Lanark Park after a ball game, or in the shopping crowds near Westfield Topanga. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the tools and key-cutting equipment to wherever the vehicle is sitting. There is no shop to tow it to and no storefront to visit.

Our automotive work covers the common calls: unlocking a car without damaging the door or paint, extracting a key broken in a door or ignition, cutting a replacement key when every original is gone, and programming transponder keys and key fobs on many makes and models. We also work on trucks, motorcycles, RVs and commercial fleet vehicles, which matters in a part of the Valley with many contractors, delivery drivers and small businesses parking work vehicles overnight.

Crenshaw Lock has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the company on plain dealing: explain what is wrong, explain the options, and do the work carefully. We are available 24 hours a day, and we will not make promises about timing we cannot control. When you call (323) 997-8867, we will tell you what we can do for your specific vehicle.

How it works in Canoga Park

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, the make, model and year of the vehicle, and what happened. Whether the keys are locked inside, broken, lost or simply not working, those details help us bring the right tools and key blanks.

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    We confirm the vehicle and the ownership

    Before we open a car or make a key, we ask you to show that the vehicle is yours, typically with ID and registration or other proof. It protects you and it protects us. It is a normal part of legitimate automotive locksmith work.

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    Careful entry or key extraction

    For lockouts we use professional methods designed to avoid scratching paint, bending door frames or disturbing weatherstripping. For a snapped key, we extract the broken piece from the door or ignition cylinder without harming the lock.

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    Key cutting and programming

    If you need a new key, we cut it on site from the vehicle's information and, when the vehicle uses a transponder chip or fob, program it to the car. Many vehicles allow this without a trip to the dealership.

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    Testing before we leave

    We test the new key in the door, trunk and ignition, and check that remote functions work if the key has them. We also leave you with guidance on spare keys so the next incident is less stressful.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a simple unlock is a different job than cutting and programming a key from scratch.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer vehicles with transponder chips, smart keys or push-button start need more specialized equipment and programming.
  • Number of keys needed, including whether you want a spare while we are already there.
  • Condition of the lock or ignition, for example a broken key fragment or a worn cylinder that needs repair.
  • Vehicle type, because motorcycles, RVs, work trucks and fleet vehicles can involve different hardware and quantities.
  • Time and location of the call, including after-hours service and how difficult the vehicle is to reach.

Why Canoga Park chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: we work at your vehicle in the driveway, parking structure or street instead of requiring a tow.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work.
  • We handle more than cars: trucks, motorcycles, RVs and commercial fleets, including small Sherman Way businesses with several work vehicles.
  • We verify ownership before opening or keying a vehicle, which protects you from misuse.
  • We explain options before work begins, including when a repair or rekey makes more sense than replacement.
  • We can often provide a key without the dealership trip, saving a tow and a day without your vehicle.

Automotive Locksmith across Canoga Park

Canoga Park is one of the oldest communities in the west San Fernando Valley, and the vehicles here reflect how people live. Around the original Owensmouth townsite and the Sherman Way historic downtown near the Madrid Theatre, street parking is common, and residents of the older bungalows and 1950s dingbat apartments often park at the curb or under carports. Lockouts and lost keys show up in those settings, and so do worn ignitions on older cars that have been driven for decades.

The neighborhood around Gault Street and Topanga Canyon Blvd, close to Warner Center and Westfield Topanga, sees a different mix: shoppers, commuters and workers who leave a vehicle for hours in big lots and garages. A key left in a locked car or a fob that stops responding can leave someone stranded far from home. We drive to you along Sherman Way, Roscoe Blvd, Vanowen St, Saticoy St, Victory Blvd, De Soto Ave, Canoga Ave or off the US-101, wherever you are.

We serve all of Canoga Park, including ZIP codes 91303, 91304, 91305 and 91309. Parents at Canoga Park High School, families at Lanark Recreation Center, and businesses in Sherman Way's storefront strips all call us for vehicle help. If you are in Canoga Park and need an automotive locksmith, call (323) 997-8867.

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Automotive Locksmith in Canoga Park — FAQs

Do you really come to me in Canoga Park?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your vehicle anywhere in Canoga Park, including 91303, 91304, 91305 and 91309. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Can you unlock my car without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use professional lockout methods designed to protect your paint, door frame and weatherstripping. If a particular vehicle presents risks, we will tell you before we start.
I lost all my car keys. What can you do?
We can generally cut and program a new key on site, even when no original is available, for many makes and models. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year and we will tell you what is possible.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We extract broken key pieces from door locks and ignition cylinders and can cut a replacement key. The goal is to avoid damaging the cylinder so you do not need a larger repair.
Do I have to go to the dealership for a key fob?
Often you do not. Many transponder keys and fobs can be programmed by a mobile automotive locksmith. Some vehicles have restrictions, so call (323) 997-8867 to check yours.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and work trucks?
Yes. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Businesses along Sherman Way with several vehicles can ask about handling keys for the whole group.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Lockouts do not keep business hours, so you can call (323) 997-8867 at any time.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the service, the vehicle, the number of keys, the condition of the lock and the time of day. We discuss the job and what affects the cost 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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