Automotive Locksmith in Granada Hills · 24/7 mobile
Automotive Locksmith in Granada Hills, CA
Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Granada Hills, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, and ignition or key fob problems. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.
- Mobile to your Granada Hills location
- Available 24/7
- Price quoted before we start

A car problem rarely picks a convenient place. In Granada Hills it might happen in a Balboa Blvd shopping center lot, on a quiet Knollwood street after dark, or in the driveway of a foothill home with the keys sitting on the kitchen counter. Because Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, we bring the tools and expertise to you. There is no shop to tow your vehicle to and no storefront to visit.
Our automotive work covers the common situations drivers run into: keys locked inside a vehicle, a lost or broken key, a worn ignition that will not turn, a key fob that has stopped responding, and a need for an extra key before you are stranded without one. We work on cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles, and we explain what we find before we start.
David Shar has led the business since 1987, and that long history across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County shapes how we work. We try to be straightforward: we tell you what the job involves, which factors affect the cost, and what your options are, so you can decide without pressure. We are available around the clock, and we do not make promises about arrival times that we cannot keep.
How it works in Granada Hills
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You call and describe the situation
Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, the make, model and year of the vehicle, and what happened. Whether the keys are locked inside, lost, broken, or the fob stopped working, those details help us bring the right equipment.
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We confirm the vehicle and your ownership
Before we open or make a key for any vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours or that you are authorized to access it, such as ID matching registration. This protects you and keeps our work responsible.
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We assess the lock, key or ignition
On arrival we look at what is actually wrong. A lockout, a damaged door lock, a worn ignition cylinder and a dead transponder key each call for a different approach, so we check first rather than guessing.
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We do the work on site
Whether it is a careful non-damaging entry, cutting a replacement key, programming a transponder or fob, or repairing an ignition, we do it right where the vehicle is parked, in a driveway, a lot or at the roadside.
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We test everything before we leave
We try the key in the doors, the ignition and the trunk, and check that the fob functions as expected. You should leave knowing the vehicle starts and locks properly, with spare keys discussed if you need them.
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What affects the price
- The type of service needed: a simple lockout is a different job from lost-key replacement or ignition repair.
- The vehicle's make, model and year, since many newer vehicles use transponder chips, smart keys or proximity fobs that need programming.
- Whether you still have a working key to copy, or all keys are lost and a new one must be created from scratch.
- The time of day and the location, as nights, weekends and remote hillside spots can affect the job.
- The number of keys or fobs you want made, including spares for family members or fleet drivers.
- Extra parts or repairs involved, such as a worn ignition cylinder, a broken key extraction or a damaged door lock.
Why Granada Hills chooses us
- Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your vehicle rather than requiring a tow to a shop.
- In business since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, with decades of experience across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County.
- We service a range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, not just standard passenger cars.
- We explain what is involved and which factors affect price before work begins, with no surprise add-ons.
- We prioritize non-damaging methods for lockouts whenever the vehicle and situation allow.
- We ask for proof of ownership before making keys or opening vehicles, which protects you from misuse.
Automotive Locksmith across Granada Hills
Granada Hills is a car-oriented part of the northern San Fernando Valley, and our calls reflect that. Residents commute along Balboa Blvd, Devonshire St, Rinaldi St and Zelzah Ave, then hop onto the Ronald Reagan Fwy (SR-118), the I-405 or the I-5 to the east. Cars get parked at the Granada Hills Charter High School campus, along Chatsworth St in Old Granada Hills, and at errands along San Fernando Mission Blvd, and keys end up locked inside in all of those places.
Our service area covers the neighborhoods people actually live in here: Old Granada Hills with its 1950s and 60s ranch homes, the Eichler streets of Balboa Highlands, and Knollwood near the country club. If your key is lost in a driveway in 91344 or you are stuck in a lot in 91394, we come to you. Residents in the foothills up toward O'Melveny Park, Bee Canyon and Bull Creek sometimes park on hillside driveways or at trailheads, and we are happy to meet you in those out-of-the-way spots.
Heat and dust are part of life near the foothills, and they can be hard on locks, ignition cylinders and fobs left in hot cars. If a key has started to stick or a fob seems unreliable, getting it looked at early is usually easier than waiting for it to fail completely. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need us.
- Old Granada Hills (Chatsworth St district)
- Balboa Highlands (Eichler tract)
- Knollwood
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Other Granada Hills locksmith services
Access ControlInstall keypad, card and fob access-control systems for business entrances.
Broken Key ExtractionKey snapped in a lock or ignition? We extract the piece and cut a replacement.
Business LockoutLocked out of a store, office or commercial building? Rapid commercial entry.
Car Key ReplacementReplace lost or broken car keys — cut and programmed on site, even with no original.
Car LockoutKeys locked in the car or trunk? Fast, damage-free vehicle unlocking.
Commercial Door HardwareRepair and replace storefront, aluminum-frame and mortise door hardware.
Commercial LocksmithBusiness locksmith for offices, stores, warehouses and industrial sites.
Deadbolt InstallationAdd or replace single- and double-cylinder deadbolts for stronger doors.
Door Closer RepairRepair, adjust and replace hydraulic door closers on commercial doors.
Emergency Locksmith24/7 emergency dispatch for lockouts and urgent lock failures across Greater LA.
Gate Lock RepairRepair and install gate locks and latches, including keypad and smart gate locks.
High Security LocksInstall pick-, bump- and drill-resistant high-security locks and keys.
House LockoutLocked out of a house, apartment or condo? Damage-free entry on location.
Ignition RepairRepair or replace ignition cylinders and fix keys that won't turn.
Key DuplicationCut and copy house, office, mailbox and restricted keys on location.
Key Fob ReplacementReplace and program remote key fobs and smart/proximity keys.
Lock InstallationInstall new locks on new doors or where none existed before.
Lock RekeyingRekey existing locks so old keys stop working — ideal after a move or sale.
Lock RepairFix sticking, jammed, loose or misaligned locks, deadbolts and latches.
Lock ReplacementSwap worn, damaged or outdated locks for new hardware keyed to your needs.
Mailbox Lock ReplacementReplace and rekey residential, cluster and community mailbox locks.
Master Key SystemDesign and install master-key and restricted-key systems with key control.
Panic Bar InstallationInstall and repair panic bars, exit devices and emergency-exit hardware.
Residential LocksmithFull home locksmith service — rekeys, replacements, repairs and upgrades.
Safe LocksmithOpen, repair and service home and commercial safes; change combinations.
Smart Lock InstallationInstall, set up and troubleshoot smart, keyless and keypad locks.
Transponder Key ProgrammingProgram chip/transponder keys to your vehicle's immobilizer.
See all of our Granada Hills services, or our citywide automotive locksmith page.
Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician
Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.
Last updated 2026-10-12.