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Automotive Locksmith in Chatsworth, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Chatsworth, California, for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. We come to your vehicle wherever it is parked, with no storefront visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour for lockouts, lost keys, and ignition problems.

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Chatsworth sits in the northwest corner of the San Fernando Valley, where the suburbs run up against the Santa Susana Mountains. Vehicles here live very different lives. A commuter parks at the Chatsworth Transportation Center before a Metrolink ride, a driver loads a trailer at a horsekeeping property, and a delivery van sits in a warehouse lot off Lassen Street. When a key goes missing or a door locks with the keys inside, the problem rarely happens somewhere convenient.

That is why Crenshaw Lock Company works as a fully mobile automotive locksmith. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around going to the customer. There is no shop to tow your car to. We bring the tools and the experience to the curb, the driveway, the trailhead lot, or the loading dock.

Our automotive work covers the everyday and the awkward: lockouts, lost or broken keys, worn ignitions, spare keys, and trunk or door lock repair. We also handle motorcycles, RVs, and work trucks, and we can help businesses that keep several vehicles on the road. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what happened, and we will explain what the job involves before work begins.

How it works in Chatsworth

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the vehicle's make, model, and year, where it is, and what went wrong. Whether you are locked out, have lost every key, or have a key snapped in the ignition, those details tell us what tools to bring.

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    We drive to your vehicle

    We are available around the clock and come to wherever the vehicle is. That might be a driveway in Indian Hills, a lot near the Metrolink station, or a gravel pull-off near Santa Susana Pass Road. We do not give arrival-time promises because traffic on the 118 and Topanga Canyon Boulevard varies.

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    Confirm ownership and assess

    Before opening or making keys, we ask for reasonable proof that the vehicle is yours. Then we look at the lock, the key type, and any immobilizer or transponder system, so we can choose the least invasive approach.

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    Open, cut, or program

    For lockouts we use controlled entry methods designed to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping, and door electronics. For replacement keys we cut and program on site where the vehicle allows it, then test the key in the door, trunk, and ignition.

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    Test and review the work

    We confirm everything works before you pay, including remotes and the push or turn start. If the ignition or a door lock is worn, we tell you plainly whether repair now makes sense or whether it can wait.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a simple lockout is a different job from cutting and programming a new key or replacing an ignition cylinder.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year: many newer vehicles use transponder chips, smart keys, or encrypted systems that take more equipment and programming time.
  • Number of keys needed: whether you need one replacement, a spare, or keys for several fleet vehicles changes the scope.
  • Location and time of day: an off-road or hillside location, or a late-night call, can affect the job compared with a daytime call in town.
  • Condition of the lock: a worn, damaged, or previously forced ignition or door lock may need repair or replacement parts on top of key work.
  • Vehicle type: motorcycles, RVs, and heavy trucks often use specialized locks that require different tooling.

Why Chatsworth chooses us

  • Fully mobile, with no storefront: everything is done at your vehicle, so you are never asked to tow it to a shop.
  • In business since 1987: decades of experience across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • Broad vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and fleets, which suits Chatsworth's mix of commuters, horse trailers, and commercial vans.
  • Damage-conscious entry: we choose methods that protect your paint, seals, and electronics rather than forcing a door.
  • Plain explanations: we tell you what the job involves, and whether repair or replacement is wiser, before work starts.
  • Available 24/7: lockouts do not keep business hours, and neither do we.

Automotive Locksmith across Chatsworth

Chatsworth's geography shapes the calls we get. In the Indian Hills and Santa Susana Pass area, homes sit along winding roads, and a locked-out driver may be at a trailhead lot or hillside driveway with weak cell coverage. We plan for rough access, dust, and heat, which can wear key fobs and stiffen door and ignition locks over time.

The industrial and business district around Canoga Avenue, Prairie Street, and Lassen Street brings a different need. Work trucks, delivery vans, and company vehicles are parked in yards and warehouse lots, and a lost key can idle a driver and a schedule. We can cut and program replacement or spare keys for business vehicles and help managers who want a few spares on hand. In the equestrian district, owners with trucks and trailers often park on gated lots with gravel drives, and we are used to working in those conditions in ZIP code 91311 and nearby.

Whether you are near Stoney Point Park, the Chatsworth Nature Preserve, Oakwood Memorial Park, or the Metrolink and Amtrak station, we come to you. We cover 91311 and 91313 and the routes in between, including Devonshire Street, Nordhoff Street, Topanga Canyon Boulevard, and the Ronald Reagan Freeway. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will find you.

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Automotive Locksmith in Chatsworth — FAQs

Do you really come to me in Chatsworth, or do I need to bring my car in?
We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your vehicle at home, work, or a parking lot. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are.
Can you make a new key if I have lost all my keys?
Often yes. Depending on the vehicle, we can cut and program a new key on site, usually using the vehicle's VIN and your proof of ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model, and year and we will explain what is possible.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use controlled entry methods designed to protect paint, weatherstripping, and door electronics. If the lock itself is already damaged, we will tell you before we proceed.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs, and trucks?
Yes. We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and fleets. Horse trailer towing trucks and work vans are common in Chatsworth, and we can help with those as well.
Can you help a business with several vehicles?
Yes. For companies in the Chatsworth industrial district, we can cut spare keys, replace lost ones, and help keep fleet vehicles on the road. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your vehicles.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We ask for reasonable proof that the vehicle is yours, such as a registration or ID that matches. This protects you and keeps your vehicle secure.
Can heat and dust in Chatsworth affect my car locks and keys?
They can. Summer heat, dust, and grit can stiffen locks and wear key fobs and ignition cylinders. If a lock is sticking, cleaning or repair may help before it fails completely.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 any time. We do not promise specific arrival times, but we will tell you honestly what to expect when you call.
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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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