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Automotive Locksmith in Compton, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Compton, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, ignition problems and key programming. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, and we will talk through your situation and get started.

  • Mobile to your Compton location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Getting locked out of a car or losing the only key is stressful anywhere, but in a city built around the freeway it can stop your whole day. Compton sits between the I-710, the I-105 and the SR-91, and a lot of people here drive for work, for school at Compton College, or for long commutes across Los Angeles County. When a key fails or goes missing, you need someone who comes to you instead of asking you to tow the car somewhere.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. We have no storefront to visit; our technician drives to the vehicle with the tools and equipment to work on site, whether it is parked in a driveway in Sunny Cove, on a street in Leland, at a job site off Alameda St, or in a shopping center lot. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, under owner and lead technician David Shar, and we are available around the clock.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and commercial fleets. That includes opening locked vehicles, cutting and programming replacement keys, working on ignitions and door locks, and helping when a key breaks off in a lock. We explain what we find and what the options are before work starts, so you can decide with clear information.

How it works in Compton

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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 in Compton, and what happened: locked out, lost key, broken key or a starting problem. That helps us bring the right tools and key blanks.

  2. 2

    Confirm who you are and that the vehicle is yours

    Before we open a vehicle or make a key, we ask for proof that you own it or are authorized to access it, such as ID and registration or other documentation. This protects you and every other driver.

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    Assess the lock, key and vehicle system

    On arrival we look at the lock type, whether the key is a basic cut key, a transponder key or a smart fob, and whether the problem is the key, the lock cylinder or the ignition. Then we explain the options.

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    Open, cut or repair on site

    We work with methods designed to avoid damage to paint, weatherstripping and door mechanisms. Replacement keys are cut and programmed at the vehicle, so you are not towed to a dealer.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the new key in the door, trunk and ignition, confirm the vehicle starts and any remote functions work, and go over how to keep spares safe.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer and European models often use more complex key and immobilizer systems.
  • Type of key needed: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key or a smart proximity fob.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how much programming work is involved.
  • The condition of the lock or ignition, including a broken key, worn cylinder or damaged door lock needing repair.
  • Time of day and the vehicle's location, because after-hours service and difficult spots can affect the job.
  • Vehicle type, as motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles can involve different hardware and quantities.

Why Compton chooses us

  • Fully mobile, with no shop visit and no need to tow the car for most key and lockout problems.
  • Open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • In business since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, leading the technical work.
  • We cover cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a single call handles personal and work vehicles.
  • We explain the options and the pricing factors before starting, and we verify ownership before making keys.
  • We also handle home and business locks, so we can help with a house key on the same ring if needed.

Automotive Locksmith across Compton

Compton is a city of driveways, street parking and busy corridors, and each affects how car trouble happens. In 1940s and 50s tract neighborhoods like Sunny Cove and Leland, many people park on the street or in short driveways, and a key lost during the day can leave a car stranded at the curb at night. Around Downtown Compton and the Compton Civic Center & City Hall, we often hear from people locked out while running errands or handling business, and near Gateway Towne Center, shopping trips can end with keys left in the car.

In Richland Farms, with its one-acre lots, we may work on trucks and trailers parked beside barns and stables, as well as work vehicles and RVs kept on larger properties. Whether you are in ZIP 90220, 90221 or 90222, we come to the vehicle. We know the routes along Alameda St, Long Beach Blvd, Compton Blvd, Rosecrans Ave and Central Ave, and the freeway access from the I-710, I-105 and SR-91.

Businesses near Compton/Woodley Airport, along Alameda and on the commercial strips also call us for fleet vehicles: delivery vans, work trucks and service vehicles. If a driver loses a key or a van will not unlock, we can work on site so the vehicle gets back to work. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Other Compton locksmith services

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

Automotive Locksmith in Compton — FAQs

Can you come to me anywhere in Compton?
Yes. We are fully mobile and serve all of Compton, including Richland Farms, Downtown Compton, Sunny Cove and Leland, and ZIPs 90220, 90221 and 90222. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, and we will work out how to help with your lockout or key problem.
I lost my only car key. Can you make a new one?
In many cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on site once we verify ownership. The exact process depends on the vehicle and key type.
Will you damage my car getting it open?
We use methods designed to avoid damage to paint, door seals and locks. We assess the vehicle first and explain our approach before opening it.
Do I have to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and proof of ownership or authorization, such as registration, before opening a vehicle or making a key. This protects owners from theft.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and commercial fleets, including work vehicles at Compton businesses and larger properties in Richland Farms.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We can extract broken key pieces and, when needed, repair the lock or ignition cylinder and make a working key. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happened.
How is the price decided?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, whether you have a spare, the lock condition, time of day and location. We explain these factors 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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