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Automotive Locksmith in Duarte, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Duarte, California: car, truck, motorcycle, RV and fleet lockouts, lost-key replacement, and ignition work, all done where your vehicle is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to you.

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Getting locked out of a car or losing the only key is never convenient, and in Duarte it tends to happen in the middle of an ordinary day: a parking lot near the City of Hope campus, a driveway on a quiet Butler street, a trailhead lot at Fish Canyon Falls after a hike. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we have no shop for you to tow a car to. The work happens at your vehicle, wherever it is stuck.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades around the lock and key systems found in everyday vehicles. Our automotive work covers passenger cars, pickups, motorcycles, RVs and business fleets. That includes opening locked vehicles, cutting and programming replacement keys, repairing worn ignitions and extracting broken keys.

This page explains how a typical automotive call works, what affects the cost, and what Duarte drivers should know before they call. We do not quote prices without knowing your vehicle and situation, but we are happy to walk you through what the job will involve so there are no surprises.

How it works in Duarte

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us the make, model and year of the vehicle, where it is, and what happened: keys locked inside, keys lost, a key broken off, or a car that will not turn over with the key. Those details tell us which tools and key blanks to bring.

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    We drive to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we come to you, whether that is a driveway off Mountain Avenue, a lot along Huntington Drive, or a pull-off near the Duarte Recreational Trail. We are available around the clock, and we will confirm the location before we head out.

  3. 3

    Confirm ownership

    Before we open or make a key for any vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours, such as ID and registration or insurance matching the vehicle. This protects you and is standard, responsible practice for a locksmith.

  4. 4

    Open, cut, or repair with care

    For lockouts we use professional entry methods designed to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping and door electronics. For lost keys we cut and program a replacement for your vehicle. For ignition problems we assess whether the cylinder can be repaired or needs replacement.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the new key in the door, trunk and ignition, check that remote functions work when applicable, and make sure the vehicle starts. You should not have to find out later that something was missed.

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    Spare keys and next steps

    If you are down to one key, we will explain the benefit of having a spare made while we are there. Fleet managers can ask about organized key records and replacement plans for multiple vehicles.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year: newer vehicles with transponder chips or smart keys need more programming than older, simple mechanical keys.
  • Type of job: a straightforward lockout is a different job from originating a key when all keys are lost, repairing an ignition or extracting a broken key.
  • Key type needed: basic metal keys, transponder keys, remote-head keys and push-button start fobs all vary in cost and programming effort.
  • Time and location: after-hours, weekend or holiday calls and hard-to-reach spots can affect the total, even though we are available 24/7.
  • Number of vehicles: fleet work and multiple keys in a single visit are scoped differently from a single vehicle call.
  • Condition of existing hardware: a worn or damaged ignition or door lock may need repair or replacement in addition to the key work.

Why Duarte chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your car in Duarte rather than asking you to arrange a tow to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work, not a rotating call-center dispatch.
  • Wide vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call covers a household's mixed vehicles or a small business's work trucks.
  • Open 24/7, which matters for late shifts at City of Hope, early trailhead mornings and evening stranded-key calls.
  • Ownership verification on every job, plus a plain explanation of what we will do before we do it.
  • Damage-conscious methods for lockouts, with function testing before we consider the job done.

Automotive Locksmith across Duarte

Duarte sits right against the San Gabriel foothills, and its driving life reflects that. Residents of the Butler and Cotter areas, with their 1950s and 1960s ranch and tract homes, often park in driveways and on the street, while newer condos and apartments near the A Line have shared or garage parking where a lost key can be especially inconvenient. Further up, homes toward Royal Oaks and the Fish Canyon area often have longer driveways and gates, and a locked-out or stranded vehicle there can be hard to reach by a tow truck.

The City of Hope medical center brings doctors, nurses, researchers, patients and visiting families into Duarte every day, many on long shifts that end at odd hours. A lost key or locked door after a late shift is exactly when 24/7 mobile service helps. We also see the usual trouble spots for drivers: trailhead parking at Fish Canyon Falls, Encanto Park, and lots along Huntington Drive (Route 66), where keys get locked inside or dropped.

We serve both Duarte ZIP codes, including 91010 and 91009, and the major routes people use to get around, such as I-210, I-605, Mountain Avenue and Buena Vista Street. If you are stuck anywhere in town, call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are.

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Automotive Locksmith in Duarte — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Duarte?
Yes. We are fully mobile with no storefront, so we come to your vehicle, whether you are in Butler, Cotter, Royal Oaks, near City of Hope or at a trailhead. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us your location.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Late-shift workers, hikers who return after dark and weekend drivers can all call at any hour.
Can you make a new key if I have lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key for your vehicle on site once we confirm ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model and year so we can prepare.
Will opening my car damage it?
Our methods are designed to avoid damage to paint, seals and door electronics. A trained technician working with proper tools keeps the risk low.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We typically ask for ID along with registration, insurance or other documentation tying you to the vehicle. It is a standard safeguard for everyone's protection.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and work trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Tell us what you drive when you call.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, job complexity and time of day. We do not guess without details, so call (323) 997-8867, describe your situation and we will explain what affects your cost.
My key broke off in the door or ignition. Can you help?
Often, yes. We can extract the broken piece and, if needed, cut a replacement key or repair the affected lock or ignition cylinder.
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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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