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Automotive Locksmith in Glendora, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Glendora, California, including car lockouts, lost keys, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair. We come to your vehicle, wherever it is parked or stranded. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day of the year.

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Car trouble in Glendora rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in a Citrus College parking structure after an evening class, in a Glendora Village lot after dinner, at a foothill trailhead near Big Dalton Canyon when you come back from a hike, or on the shoulder near the Interstate 210 on-ramps. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the tools and key-cutting and programming equipment to you instead of asking you to get your car to a shop.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the company on a simple idea: explain what is going on, do the work properly, and do not make a stressful moment worse. Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes lockouts, lost-key replacement, spare keys, transponder chip keys, key fobs, broken keys in a door or ignition, and worn ignition cylinders.

There is no storefront to visit. You call (323) 997-8867, we talk through the vehicle and the situation, and a technician travels to your location. Because we work around the clock, a lost key at midnight gets the same attention as a spare key request on a Tuesday afternoon.

How it works in Glendora

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone us at (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, what happened (locked out, key lost, key snapped, car will not start) and exactly where you are in Glendora. Details such as whether the car has a push-button start or a traditional key help us bring the right equipment.

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    Confirm the vehicle is yours

    Before we open a car or make a key, we ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as registration and a matching ID. It is a routine step that protects you and every other driver.

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    Choose the least invasive approach

    For a lockout, we use professional entry tools designed to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping, door electronics, and side airbags. We assess the vehicle first and pick the method that fits it rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all approach.

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    Cut and program the key

    If you have lost every key, we can cut a new key by code or by the lock where applicable, then program the transponder or fob to your vehicle so it starts the engine. Many modern cars require programming; a cut key alone will not run them.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the key in the door, trunk and ignition, confirm the remote functions, and make sure the car starts and runs. If you want a spare while we are there, it is far easier to make one now than after the next loss.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since keys and programming for some brands are far more involved than others.
  • The type of key: a basic metal key, a transponder chip key, a remote head key, a smart key or a push-button-start fob.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how much programming is required.
  • The kind of problem: a simple lockout is different from a broken key extraction, ignition cylinder repair or replacement.
  • Your location and the time of day, including difficult access such as a remote trailhead or a hillside street.
  • The number of keys needed, for example adding a spare or outfitting several fleet vehicles in one visit.

Why Glendora chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so the work happens where your vehicle is, with no towing to a shop just to get a key made.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work and bringing decades of hands-on experience to unfamiliar situations.
  • We handle more than cars: trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles, which matters for Glendora households with a work truck or a parked RV.
  • We explain the options and the pricing factors before starting, so there are no surprises midway through the job.
  • Damage-conscious lockout methods and key programming done on-site, with testing before we leave.

Automotive Locksmith across Glendora

Glendora covers a lot of different driving environments, and automotive lockouts look different in each. In Glendora Village, the historic downtown, cars sit in angled street parking and small lots near boutiques and restaurants, and a key locked inside during a quick errand is a common call. Around Citrus College and along Grand Ave, Glendora Ave and Lone Hill Ave, students and commuters sometimes lose or break keys, or find a dead fob at the end of a long day.

North Glendora's foothill estates bring their own situations. Hillside homes with long private drives and gates mean a car may be parked well off the street, and a technician needs clear directions to reach it. Residents who head up toward Big Dalton Canyon and the foothill trailheads occasionally lock keys in the vehicle or lose a fob on the trail, often where cell service and daylight are limited. In South Glendora, mostly post-war single-family neighborhoods, many households have driveway-parked cars, trucks and sometimes an RV, and spare keys are a frequent request.

We serve addresses throughout ZIP codes 91740 and 91741, along historic Route 66 (Alosta Ave and Foothill Blvd), and near the Interstate 210 corridor. Wherever your vehicle is in the city, call (323) 997-8867 and we will work out how to reach you.

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Automotive Locksmith in Glendora — FAQs

Can you unlock my car in Glendora without damaging it?
Yes. We use professional lockout tools and techniques chosen for your specific vehicle to protect paint, seals, wiring and airbags. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation first.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one on-site?
In most cases, yes. We can cut a new key and program the transponder or fob to your vehicle at your location, so you do not need to tow the car. Proof of ownership is required.
Do you work at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
We do ask for reasonable verification, usually registration or title and a matching photo ID. It protects owners and is standard practice for any reputable locksmith.
Can you help if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
Yes. We can extract the broken piece and, if needed, cut and program a replacement key. If the ignition cylinder is worn or damaged, we can discuss repair or replacement.
Do you service trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets?
We do. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles, so a mixed set of vehicles can often be handled in one visit.
Why is a key from a locksmith different from a hardware store copy?
Many modern keys contain a chip that must be programmed to your car. A simple copy may open the door but not start the engine. We cut and program keys on-site.
How is the price of an automotive locksmith job determined?
It depends on your vehicle, the type of key, whether you have a working key, the problem involved, and your location and time of day. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will explain what applies to your situation.
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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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