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Automotive Locksmith in Encino, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Encino, California, for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. We come to your vehicle, wherever it is parked. For lockouts, lost keys or fobs, call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.

  • Mobile to your Encino location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A car problem in Encino rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in a parking structure off Ventura Blvd, in the lot at the Balboa Sports Complex after a game, on a quiet street in Amestoy Estates, or at the curb near Los Encinos State Historic Park. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the tools and expertise to wherever the vehicle is sitting. There is no shop to tow your car to and no storefront to visit.

Our automotive work covers the everyday and the complicated: getting you back into a locked car, cutting and programming replacement keys, handling transponder keys and key fobs, repairing worn ignitions and door locks, and extracting a broken key. We also work on trucks, motorcycles, RVs and business fleets, which matters in a community with many contractors, home-based businesses and families who keep more than one vehicle.

David Shar has run the company since 1987, and that decades-long experience shows up in the way we approach a job. We explain what is wrong, tell you what the options are, and do the work without pushing you toward something you do not need. Whether you are stuck on the Ventura Freeway shoulder or standing in your own driveway off White Oak Ave, you reach a real person at (323) 997-8867, around the clock.

How it works in Encino

  1. 1

    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where the vehicle is, and what happened: locked out, lost keys, a broken key in the ignition, or a fob that quit. We are available 24/7, and those details help us bring the right equipment.

  2. 2

    We confirm the vehicle and your ownership

    Before opening or making keys, we ask for reasonable proof that the vehicle is yours, such as ID and registration or other documentation. It protects you and keeps us from helping the wrong person into a car.

  3. 3

    We go over the approach and price factors

    We explain which method suits your vehicle, whether that is a non-destructive entry, a key cut by code, or on-site programming. You hear what drives the cost before we start so there are no surprises.

  4. 4

    We do the work at your vehicle

    Because we are mobile, the job happens where the car sits, whether that is a condo garage on Ventura Blvd, a hillside driveway off Mulholland, or a curb in Encino Village. We aim to avoid damage to paint, weatherstripping and door electronics.

  5. 5

    We test everything

    New or repaired keys are tested on the doors, trunk and ignition, and fobs are checked for lock, unlock and start functions. We make sure it all works before we consider the job finished.

  6. 6

    We leave you with spares and advice

    If you only have one key, we recommend a spare, since duplicating is usually simpler than starting from nothing. We also share practical tips for keeping keys and fobs from going missing again.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: unlocking a door is a different job from cutting and programming a new transponder key or repairing an ignition.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: many newer and European vehicles use more sophisticated key systems that need specialized programming equipment.
  • Key type: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a smart key and a push-button fob all involve different parts and labor.
  • Whether you have a working key: making a copy from an existing key is usually simpler than originating a key when all keys are lost.
  • Time and location: after-hours calls and hard-to-reach spots can affect the quote, although we are available 24/7 across Encino.
  • Extra work: a broken key in the lock, a damaged ignition cylinder or a worn door lock may require repair on top of the key itself.

Why Encino chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we come to you in Encino rather than asking you to tow a car to a shop, and there is no storefront.
  • Open 24/7: lockouts and lost keys do not keep business hours, and neither do we.
  • Broad vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call can handle a household or a small business.
  • Owner involvement: David Shar leads the company, so the standards come from someone with long hands-on experience.
  • Straight talk on pricing: we explain what affects the quote up front rather than hiding it, and we do not push replacement when a repair will do.
  • Care for the vehicle: we use methods meant to avoid scratches, bent door frames and damaged wiring.

Automotive Locksmith across Encino

Encino stretches along Ventura Blvd and fills the space between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Sepulveda Basin, and cars here live very different lives depending on the neighborhood. In the flats north of Ventura, mid-century ranch homes and 1950s and 60s houses mean driveways, street parking and plenty of daily commuting on Balboa Blvd, Hayvenhurst Ave and Burbank Blvd. In the hills south of Ventura, including Amestoy Estates, Royal Oaks and the streets that climb toward Mulholland Dr, vehicles are often parked behind gates or in long private driveways, and we are used to working in those settings.

We serve Encino ZIP codes 91316, 91436, 91416 and 91426. That includes drivers who get locked out near Encino Commons, residents of Ventura Blvd condo buildings with garage parking, families around Encino Village, and visitors who leave keys in the car after a day at Los Encinos State Historic Park, the Balboa Sports Complex or the paths near the Encino Reservoir.

Quick access to US-101 and I-405 means many Encino residents drive a lot, and that is when lost keys and fobs cause real disruption. If you are stranded along Victory Blvd, Sepulveda Blvd or the freeway frontage roads, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you. We are mobile only, so the service is always on location.

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Automotive Locksmith in Encino — FAQs

Do you come to me in Encino, or do I bring the car to you?
We come to you. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront, so we meet you wherever the vehicle is parked in Encino. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Can you make a new key if I have lost all my car keys?
Yes, in most cases. We verify ownership, then cut and program a replacement on site. Having no working key can make the job more involved than copying one, so tell us the make, model and year when you call.
Will unlocking my car damage it?
We use methods intended to avoid damage to paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. Every vehicle is a little different, and we will explain the approach for yours before we begin.
Can you work on my key fob or smart key?
We handle key fobs, remote head keys and many smart key systems. Because requirements vary by vehicle, give us the make, model and year when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can confirm what is needed.
Do you service motorcycles, trucks and RVs?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and business fleets, which is helpful for Encino households and small companies with more than one vehicle.
What do I need to show to prove the car is mine?
We ask for reasonable proof of ownership, such as a photo ID matching the registration or other documentation for the vehicle. This protects you and is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.
What affects the price of an automotive locksmith job?
The main factors are the service type, the vehicle, the kind of key involved, whether you still have a working key, and any repair needed. We talk through these before starting. For a quote, call (323) 997-8867.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, throughout Encino and the surrounding area.
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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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