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Automotive Locksmith in Commerce, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Commerce, California: car lockouts, lost-key replacement, transponder programming, ignition repair, and truck and fleet work. We come to your vehicle wherever it sits. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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Commerce is a city built around movement. Freight rolls in and out along the I-5, I-710 and SR-60, drivers cycle through the distribution centers around the BNSF Hobart intermodal yard, and shoppers fill the lots at the Citadel Outlets and Commerce Casino. When a key is lost, snapped, or locked inside a vehicle here, the problem rarely waits for business hours, and it rarely happens somewhere convenient.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades working on the lock systems that vehicles actually use. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to, and you should not have to drive a car with a broken ignition or no working key anywhere. We bring the tools and key-cutting and programming equipment to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle.

This page explains what automotive locksmith service looks like in Commerce specifically: how a call usually goes, what affects the cost, and the situations we see in a city where commercial vehicles outnumber the family sedans in many neighborhoods. If you are stuck right now, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation.

How it works in Commerce

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us the make, model and approximate year of the vehicle, where it is parked, and what happened: keys locked inside, keys lost, a key that broke off, or an ignition that will not turn. Those details let us bring the right equipment the first time.

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    We confirm who you are and who owns the vehicle

    Before we open a vehicle or make a key, we need reasonable proof that you are entitled to access it. That usually means a photo ID and registration or other ownership paperwork. For fleet and company vehicles, we work with the manager or authorized contact. This protects owners and is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.

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    We come to the vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we meet you where the vehicle is, whether that is a parking lot near the Citadel Outlets, a street in Bandini, a truck court by a warehouse dock, or a driveway in Rosewood Park. We work in a way that avoids damaging paint, weatherstripping and door electronics.

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    We open, cut or program as needed

    For a lockout, we use professional entry methods designed to protect the door and window. For lost keys, we can cut a key by code or by originating it from the lock, then program the transponder or remote where the vehicle requires it. For broken keys, we extract the fragment and, if needed, repair or rekey the affected lock.

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    We test everything before we leave

    We try the new key in the door, trunk or ignition, confirm the vehicle starts and the remote functions work, and make sure any spare is programmed too. We encourage having a spare made while we are on-site, since doing it later through a dealer is typically slower and more costly.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year: many newer vehicles require encrypted transponder or smart-key programming, while older ones may need only a cut key.
  • Type of key: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a proximity smart key all involve different parts and programming effort.
  • Whether a key must be made from scratch: an all-keys-lost situation takes more work than duplicating a key you still have.
  • Service needed: a simple lockout is a different job from ignition cylinder repair, broken-key extraction or rekeying a lock set.
  • Time and conditions: after-hours, weekend or holiday calls and hard-to-reach locations can influence the quote.
  • Number of vehicles: fleet jobs with multiple trucks or vans may be scoped differently than a single car, including spare keys and key tracking.

Why Commerce chooses us

  • Fully mobile since day one: our whole operation is built around coming to you, not around a counter or waiting room.
  • Serving the region since 1987: decades of hands-on experience across domestic, import and commercial vehicles.
  • Owner-led: David Shar is directly involved in the work, which keeps accountability simple.
  • Fleet-aware: we understand how delivery vans, box trucks and yard vehicles get lost keys and worn ignitions, and can discuss spare-key and rekey plans with fleet managers.
  • Honest scoping: we ask the right questions upfront and explain what is needed rather than pushing unnecessary replacements.
  • Available 24/7: lockouts and lost keys do not keep schedules, so neither do we.

Automotive Locksmith across Commerce

Commerce is mostly industrial, and that shapes the vehicle calls we get. Around the BNSF Hobart intermodal yard and the surrounding distribution and cold-storage buildings in the 90040 area, vehicles are often work trucks, vans and employee commuter cars that sit long shifts in large lots. Lost or damaged keys on a company vehicle can stall a route, so we can talk through both the immediate fix and spare keys for fleet use.

The retail and entertainment side brings a different pattern. Drivers visiting the Citadel Outlets or Commerce Casino sometimes lock keys in the car or lose a key fob in a big parking structure, often late in the evening. Along Washington Blvd, Atlantic Blvd, Telegraph Rd and Eastern Ave, we also see breakdown-adjacent problems: a worn ignition that stops turning or a key that snaps in the door.

Residential pockets like Rosewood Park and Bandini, with their 1940s and 1950s bungalows and driveways, are where many local residents park older family vehicles. Older cars often have worn key wafers that cause sticking or breakage, and we can often repair or recut rather than replace the lock. Whether you are in 90040, 90022, 90023 or near the 90091 mail area, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other Commerce locksmith services

See all of our Commerce services, or our citywide automotive locksmith page.

Automotive Locksmith in Commerce — FAQs

Do you offer automotive locksmith service at night in Commerce?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can help with a lockout or lost key at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your vehicle and location.
Can you make a new car key if I have lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut a key by code or from the lock and program a transponder or remote when the vehicle requires it. Some vehicles have more complex systems, so call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year and we will tell you what to expect.
Will opening my car door damage it?
Professional lockout tools are designed to avoid scratching paint or harming weatherstripping and electronics. We take care with each vehicle and explain the method if you ask.
Do you service trucks and fleet vehicles near the Hobart rail yard?
Yes. We work on trucks, vans and other commercial vehicles, and can discuss spare keys or rekeying for fleet managers. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the vehicles involved.
What do I need to show before you make a key or open the car?
We ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, usually a photo ID and registration or other paperwork. For company vehicles, we coordinate with an authorized contact.
Do you work on motorcycles and RVs?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Let us know the vehicle type when you call so we can bring appropriate equipment.
Can you fix a key that broke off in the lock or ignition?
Often, yes. We extract the broken piece and then cut a replacement key. If the lock or ignition is worn, we can discuss repair or rekeying options.
How much will it cost?
The cost depends on the vehicle, key type, service needed and time of day. We will explain the factors and give you a clear quote before work begins. Call (323) 997-8867 to start.
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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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