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Car Lockout Service in Encino, California

Locked your keys in the car in Encino? Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile car lockout service across the neighborhood, using damage-free unlocking methods and coming to wherever your vehicle is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, and we will get you back into your car.

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A car lockout never happens at a convenient moment. In Encino it tends to happen in the middle of an ordinary errand: you step out in a Ventura Blvd parking structure, set the keys on the seat while unloading groceries, or shut the trunk with the fob still inside. The door clicks, and suddenly your phone, your wallet, and your plans are all sitting behind glass.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around being reachable when people are stuck. We are fully mobile and available 24/7. There is no shop to drive to; the work happens at your car, whether it is in a driveway off Hayvenhurst Ave, a lot near Balboa Sports Complex, or curbside near Encino Commons.

Our approach to vehicle unlocking is simple: get the door open without harming it. We use professional tools made for this purpose rather than force, so your paint, weatherstripping, door seals, and electronics stay as they were. If you are standing beside your car right now, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through what happened and what your car needs.

How it works in Encino

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    You call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the car is, its make, model, and approximate year, and whether the keys are in the cabin, in the trunk, or lost altogether. Those details tell us what kind of lock and key system we are dealing with before we arrive.

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    We confirm it is your vehicle

    Before we open any car, we need to be reasonably sure it belongs to you or that you are authorized to get in. Expect to be asked for ID and some proof of ownership, such as registration or insurance paperwork that matches the vehicle.

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    We assess the lock and door

    On arrival, the technician looks at the vehicle's door design, window type, and any alarm or aftermarket additions. Newer cars with side airbags and wiring in the doors call for a different approach than an older vehicle with simple linkage.

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    We unlock it without damage

    Using professional non-destructive tools, we open the door or trunk without drilling, prying, or forcing. The goal is for you to see no difference in your car afterward except that it is open.

  5. 5

    We check everything works

    Once you are in, we make sure the locks, handles, and door seals function normally and that you have your keys in hand. If your key is genuinely lost rather than just locked inside, we can talk through replacement options on the spot.

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What affects the price

  • The type of vehicle and its lock system, since newer cars with sensitive door electronics may need more careful handling than simple older ones
  • Whether the keys are inside the cabin, locked in the trunk, or lost entirely, which changes whether the job ends with unlocking or continues into key replacement
  • Your location and how remote it is, such as a hillside street off Mulholland Dr compared with a lot along Ventura Blvd
  • The time of day, because late-night, weekend, and holiday calls involve different demands on our availability
  • Any complications, such as a damaged lock, a stuck door, or a vehicle with an active alarm that interferes with access

Why Encino chooses us

  • Fully mobile, so the work is done at your car; there is no storefront to visit and no tow to a shop
  • In business since 1987, which means decades of experience with the lock systems found on Southern California roads
  • Owner-led: David Shar is the lead technician, so the people behind the business are directly accountable for the work
  • Damage-free methods are our standard approach, chosen to protect your paint, seals, and door electronics
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, without making promises about arrival times we cannot guarantee
  • We can continue from unlocking into key duplication or replacement if your key is actually lost, so you do not need a second company

Car Lockout across Encino

Encino stretches along Ventura Blvd, and so do its lockouts. Shoppers and diners around Encino Commons park in busy lots and garages where leaving a fob on the seat is easy to do. Residents of Encino Village, the flats north of Ventura, often keep cars in driveways of mid-century ranch homes along streets feeding Balboa Blvd and White Oak Ave, while those in Amestoy Estates and Royal Oaks may park in long residential driveways or behind gates. We serve ZIP codes 91316, 91436, 91416, and 91426.

The hills south of Ventura Blvd bring their own conditions. Steep, narrow streets near Mulholland Dr and gated estate entrances mean that finding the right spot matters, so give us as much detail as you can about the address, gate codes, or a nearby cross street. Because we come to you, a car locked in a hillside driveway is no different to us than one parked on a flat street.

Encino is also a place people pass through and stop in. Visitors to Los Encinos State Historic Park, families at Balboa Sports Complex, and walkers near the Encino Reservoir or the northern edge of the Sepulveda Basin sometimes find themselves locked out far from home. Commuters on US-101 and those coming off I-405 or Burbank Blvd and Victory Blvd are no different. Wherever in Encino your car is, call (323) 997-8867.

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Car Lockout in Encino — FAQs

Can you unlock my car anywhere in Encino?
Yes. We are fully mobile and come to your vehicle, whether it is in a driveway in Royal Oaks, a lot along Ventura Blvd, or a street in the hills. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are.
Will unlocking my car damage it?
Our standard approach uses professional non-destructive tools designed to open vehicles without harming paint, door seals, or electronics. Avoiding damage is the whole point of calling a locksmith instead of forcing the door.
Do you work at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, though we do not promise specific arrival times.
What if my keys are locked in the trunk?
We can help with that too. Tell us the make, model, and year of the car when you call, and the technician will plan the best way to get into the trunk or cabin without damage.
What do I need to show to prove the car is mine?
We ask for ID and some proof of ownership or authorization, such as registration or insurance paperwork matching the vehicle. This protects you and every other car owner.
What if my key is lost, not just locked inside?
We can talk through key replacement options once the car is open, so you may not need a separate service. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your vehicle.
How is the cost of a car lockout determined?
Cost depends on factors such as your vehicle and lock system, your location, the time of day, and whether the job involves anything beyond unlocking. We explain what applies to your situation when you call.
Do I need to come to a shop?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront to visit. The technician comes to your car in Encino.
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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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