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Automotive Locksmith in Downey, California

Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile automotive locksmith serving Downey, California, 24/7. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, broken keys, ignition problems and fob programming. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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A car problem that involves a key never picks a convenient moment. In Downey it tends to happen in a shopping center lot, on a driveway in a quiet ranch-home neighborhood, or at the curb after a long day. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our work is entirely mobile. There is no storefront to drive to, which is a relief when your keys are the very thing you are missing.

Our automotive work covers the everyday and the awkward: keys locked inside a vehicle, a lost or stolen key, a key snapped off in a door or ignition, a worn ignition cylinder that will not turn, and transponder keys and remote fobs that need cutting or programming. We also handle trucks, motorcycles, RVs and small business fleets, where the same problem can stop several vehicles at once.

Owner and lead technician David Shar built the company around plain communication. We tell you what we are going to do, what affects the cost, and whether your situation calls for a simple fix or a more involved one. We do not promise things we cannot back up, and we will not rush you into work you do not need.

How it works in Downey

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You call, we ask the right questions
Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are in Downey, the make, model and year of the vehicle, and what happened. Details such as whether you still have any working key help us plan the right tools and approach before we head out.
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We come to you
Because we are fully mobile and available around the clock, a technician drives to your location, whether that is a Stonewood Center parking lot, a driveway off Lakewood Blvd, or a curb near Downtown Downey.
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Verify ownership
Before we open a vehicle or make a key, we ask for reasonable proof that the car is yours, such as ID and registration. It protects you and it protects the integrity of our trade.
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Entry or diagnosis
For a lockout we use professional methods designed to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping or door electronics. For key and ignition problems we first work out whether the issue is the key, the cylinder, the transponder or the vehicle's immobilizer system.
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Cut, program or repair
We cut keys on site, program transponder keys and remotes where the vehicle allows it, and extract broken key pieces. If an ignition cylinder is worn, we explain the repair or replacement options.
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Test and hand over
We test every key in the door, trunk and ignition, confirm the fob functions work, and make sure the vehicle starts before we consider the job finished. You get a clear explanation of what was done.

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What affects the price

The type of service: a simple lockout is a different job from originating a key for a vehicle with no working key.
Vehicle make, model and year, since many newer vehicles use transponder chips, smart keys or encrypted immobilizer systems that take more equipment and time.
Key type required: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a flip key, a remote fob or a proximity smart key all involve different parts and programming.
Time of day and urgency, because overnight, weekend and holiday calls draw on after-hours availability.
Your location and access, including how far the technician has to travel and whether the vehicle is in a garage, a lot or on a roadside.
Condition of the lock hardware: a broken key in the ignition or a worn cylinder can add repair or replacement work beyond the key itself.

Why Downey chooses us

Fully mobile and on call 24/7, so help comes to the vehicle instead of the other way around.
In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar directly involved in how the work is done.
Experience across cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, which matters when one business has several vehicles to keep on the road.
Damage-conscious lockout methods and an explanation of the options before work begins, so there are no surprises.
Ownership verification on every vehicle job, a practice that keeps both you and us on solid ground.
Honest recommendations: if a spare key or a cylinder repair is the smarter choice than a full replacement, we will say so.

Automotive Locksmith across Downey

Downey is a car-centered city. Residents commute along the I-5 (Santa Ana Fwy), I-105 (Century Fwy) and I-605 (San Gabriel River Fwy), run errands on Firestone Blvd, Lakewood Blvd, Florence Ave, Imperial Hwy and Paramount Blvd, and park in some very busy lots. That mix is why so many of our Downey calls are the classic ones: keys left on the seat, a fob that stopped working, or a key that finally gave out in the ignition.

Busy retail parking is a common backdrop. A lockout at Stonewood Center or in the lot at Porto's Bakery, or a stop near Downey Landing, can happen in a moment of distraction while arms are full of shopping bags or pastry boxes. In neighborhoods such as North Downey (ZIP 90240) and Orange Estates, many homes have driveways and attached garages, so we also help when a vehicle is locked inside the property line or a spare key has gone missing. We serve the surrounding 90241 and 90242 areas as well.

Whether you are near Downtown Downey, close to the Columbia Memorial Space Center, or heading home past the historic Rives Mansion, call (323) 997-8867. We are mobile, so there is no shop to find. We come to the vehicle, whatever the hour.

Downtown Downey
North Downey (90240)
Orange Estates

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Automotive Locksmith in Downey — FAQs

Do you come to me anywhere in Downey?

Yes. We are fully mobile and serve Downey, including Downtown Downey, North Downey and Orange Estates, as well as the 90240, 90241 and 90242 ZIP codes. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location.

I locked my keys in my car at Stonewood Center. Can you help?

Yes, parking-lot lockouts are a regular part of our work. We use methods intended to open the vehicle without damaging paint or door components. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the vehicle and where you are parked.

Are you available at night and on weekends?

We operate 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Calling (323) 997-8867 reaches us at any hour.

Can you make a new key if I lost all my keys?

In many cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on site for a wide range of vehicles, though some makes and models have extra requirements. We will confirm what is possible once we know the vehicle details.

What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?

We can extract broken key pieces and, if needed, cut a new key. If the cylinder is worn or damaged, we will explain whether repairing or replacing it makes more sense.

Do you work on trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets?

Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and business fleets. For fleets, tell us how many vehicles are involved when you call so we can plan accordingly.

Will I need to prove the vehicle is mine?

Yes. We ask for reasonable proof of ownership, such as a photo ID and registration or similar documentation, before opening a vehicle or creating a key.

How is the price determined?

It depends on the service, the vehicle, the type of key, the time of day, your location and the condition of the lock hardware. We explain the factors and the approach before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.

Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

Automotive Locksmith in Downey, California

How it works in Downey

You call, we ask the right questions

We come to you

Verify ownership

Entry or diagnosis

Cut, program or repair

Test and hand over