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Automotive Locksmith in La Cañada Flintridge, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in La Cañada Flintridge, including car lockouts, replacement keys, key fob programming and ignition repair, brought directly to your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to your driveway, parking lot or roadside.

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A locked car or a lost key never picks a convenient moment. In La Cañada Flintridge it might happen in a long hillside driveway above Alta Canyada, in a lot near Foothill Boulevard, or at a trailhead off Angeles Crest Highway where a dead-end pullout is the last place you want to be stuck. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the work happens wherever your vehicle is parked. There is no shop to tow it to and no storefront to visit.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. That includes lockouts, broken or lost keys, transponder and smart-key programming, key fob replacement, ignition cylinder repair and extraction of keys snapped off in a lock. David Shar has led the business since 1987, and that history spans decades of changes in how vehicles are keyed, from simple metal keys to encrypted push-button systems.

The goal is to get you moving again without damaging the car. We use non-destructive entry methods whenever the vehicle allows, and we explain what is needed before work begins. If you are standing beside a locked car right now, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation.

How it works in La Cañada Flintridge

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    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 key, broken key or a fob that stopped working. Those details tell us what tools and key blanks to bring. We are available around the clock.

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    Confirm it is your vehicle

    Before opening a car or making a key, we ask you to show that the vehicle is yours, typically with identification and registration or other proof of ownership. It protects you, and it is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.

  3. 3

    Explain the work and the cost factors

    On site, we assess the lock, ignition and key system, then explain what the job involves and what affects the price before we begin. You decide whether to proceed, with no surprises midway through.

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    Open, cut or program

    For lockouts we use non-destructive entry tools designed to protect paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For key replacement we cut and program on site, whether it is a transponder key, a remote head key or a push-to-start smart key.

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    Test everything

    We test the new key or fob in the door, trunk and ignition, and confirm remote functions like lock, unlock and start. If a key broke inside a lock or ignition, we verify that the cylinder turns smoothly before we finish.

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    Spare and next-step advice

    If you have only one working key, we suggest making a spare while we are there, since duplicating is usually simpler than starting from nothing after a loss. We will also point out any worn parts that could fail again.

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What affects the price

  • Type of key: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a push-button smart key involve different blanks and programming effort.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some manufacturers require more involved programming procedures or security handshakes than others.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how much work is needed to create a new one.
  • Condition of the lock or ignition, including a broken key fragment, worn cylinder or damaged wafers that must be repaired or replaced.
  • Time and location of the call, including late-night service or a remote spot along Angeles Crest Highway.
  • Vehicle type, because motorcycles, RVs, work trucks and fleet vehicles can use specialized locks and require different tools.

Why La Cañada Flintridge chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. We come to your vehicle, so you do not have to arrange a tow just to get a key made.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, with long experience across older and current vehicle key systems.
  • Available 24/7, which matters for late shifts, evening events and early-morning commutes on the 210.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first approach, with the aim of leaving your door, window seals and paint undamaged.
  • One provider for vehicles and properties: if you also need home or gate rekeying, we can handle it, which suits La Cañada households with multiple locks.
  • Upfront explanation of what drives the price before work begins, with no invented promises about timing or cost.

Automotive Locksmith across La Cañada Flintridge

La Cañada Flintridge is a hillside community divided by the 210 Freeway, and car trouble here takes different forms depending on where you are. In Flintridge and the Alta Canyada area, long private driveways and gated entrances mean a vehicle may be parked well away from the street, which is no problem for a mobile locksmith. Around the Sagebrush area and the slopes toward the Angeles National Forest, we can reach you where road access narrows.

Visitors run into trouble too. Someone leaving Descanso Gardens or Memorial Park may find keys locked inside, or a key fob that quit after a long day. Staff and visitors near NASA JPL, and families around Flintridge Preparatory School, often have vehicles with modern smart keys, which we program on site. Whether you are in 91011 or 91012, we can reach you along Foothill Boulevard, Verdugo Boulevard, the 210 or Angeles Crest Highway.

Because many La Cañada homes also have gates, deadbolts and garage entries, residents sometimes ask us to handle those at the same visit. Recently purchased homes near Foothill Boulevard are a common example, where consolidating house, side gate and garage to one key makes life easier. For the car itself, call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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Automotive Locksmith in La Cañada Flintridge — FAQs

Do you come to me in La Cañada Flintridge?
Yes. We are fully mobile and work at your vehicle, whether that is a driveway in Flintridge, a parking lot on Foothill Boulevard or a pullout off Angeles Crest Highway. Call (323) 997-8867.
Can you open my locked car without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use non-destructive entry tools made to protect paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. Some vehicles are more difficult than others, and we will explain options before starting.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one?
Usually yes. We can cut and program a new key on site even when no working key exists, depending on the vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year so we can prepare.
Can you program a key fob or smart key?
Yes. We program transponder keys, remote head keys, fobs and many push-to-start smart keys. Some vehicles have stricter procedures, which is why we ask for the make, model and year first.
What if my key broke off in the lock or ignition?
We can extract broken key fragments and repair or replace the affected cylinder if needed. Please avoid forcing the ignition, which can make the damage worse.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Fleet managers can call (323) 997-8867 to discuss spare keys or multiple vehicles.
Will I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for identification and proof of ownership, such as registration, before opening a vehicle or creating a key. It protects you and is standard practice.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the key type, vehicle, condition of the lock and the time and place of the call. We explain these factors and the scope of work before beginning, and you choose whether to go ahead.
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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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