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Automotive Locksmith in La Mirada · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in La Mirada, California

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

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A car problem rarely picks a convenient moment. In La Mirada it might happen in a Biola University parking lot after an evening class, in the lot at La Mirada Regional Park after a weekend game, or in your own driveway on a 1950s-60s ranch-home street when you realize the only key is sitting on the seat. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and open 24/7, so the shop comes to the car. There is no storefront to visit and nothing to tow.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles: unlocking without damage, cutting and programming replacement keys, reprogramming fobs, and repairing worn or damaged ignitions and door locks.

This page explains how a call with us works, what affects the cost, and what is specific to La Mirada, a master-planned suburb where many people commute on I-5, Imperial Hwy and Rosecrans Ave and where cars often sit in driveways, campus lots and HOA parking areas. For anything urgent, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation.

How it works in La Mirada

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where the car is, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key broken, or a fob that stopped working. Those details tell us what tools and key blanks to bring.

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    We confirm who you are and that the car is yours

    Before opening or making a key for any vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as ID and registration or insurance. It protects you, and it is the responsible way to do this work.

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    We come to the vehicle

    Our technician drives to wherever the car is parked: a driveway, an apartment lot, a campus lot, a shopping strip on Rosecrans, or the roadside. We make no promises about arrival timing, but we are available around the clock and will keep you informed.

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    We open, cut or repair with care

    For lockouts we use professional entry tools made to avoid scratching paint, tearing weatherstripping or harming door electronics. For lost keys we cut and program a replacement on-site. For ignition or door-lock trouble we diagnose the part and repair or replace it.

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    We test everything before we leave

    We confirm that the key starts the vehicle, that remote functions work, and that doors lock and unlock normally. If you want a spare, it is much easier to make while we are already there with the car.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year: many newer vehicles use encrypted transponder or smart-key systems that need more equipment and programming than older mechanical keys.
  • Type of key: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote-head key and a push-button smart key are very different jobs.
  • Whether you have a working key: copying an existing key is generally simpler than creating one from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • Type of service: a lockout, a broken-key extraction, a fob reprogram and an ignition replacement each involve different labor and parts.
  • Time and location: after-hours, holiday and hard-to-reach locations can affect the quote, which we explain before work starts.
  • Vehicle type: motorcycles, RVs, commercial trucks and fleet vehicles can have unusual lock systems or multiple vehicles at once.

Why La Mirada chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we have no storefront, so everything needed for the job comes to your car at any hour.
  • In business since 1987: decades of hands-on experience under owner David Shar, from older mechanical locks to modern transponder systems.
  • Broad vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, not just common passenger sedans.
  • Damage-aware methods: we aim to open vehicles without harming paint, seals or wiring, and we tell you honestly if a job carries any risk.
  • Straightforward quotes: we explain what drives the price before we begin rather than surprising you at the end.
  • Same technician for related needs: if your home, HOA or business also needs lock work, we handle that too.

Automotive Locksmith across La Mirada

La Mirada is a post-war, master-planned city incorporated in 1960, and its layout shapes the calls we get. In the Biola University district (ZIP 90639), students and staff park in campus lots and on surrounding streets, and a late-night lockout near Biola Ave, when nobody else is available to help, is a classic case for a 24/7 mobile technician. Around the La Mirada Civic Center and the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, evening events fill the lots and keys occasionally end up locked in cars.

In the quiet tracts of East La Mirada and across ZIP codes 90637 and 90638, most homes are single-story 1950s-60s ranch houses where cars live in driveways or garages. Lost-key and spare-key calls are common there, and we also support families who need a replacement key made on-site rather than paying for a tow to a dealership. Townhome and condo communities off Rosecrans Ave have shared parking, which brings its own mix of lockouts and dead fobs.

Drivers here rely on I-5, Imperial Hwy, La Mirada Blvd and Valley View Ave, and the commercial strips along Rosecrans and Imperial see plenty of daytime errands. Visitors to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center or La Mirada Regional Park sometimes lock keys in the car along with wet gear. Wherever the vehicle is, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Automotive Locksmith in La Mirada — FAQs

Can you unlock my car in La Mirada at night?
Yes. We are open 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your vehicle at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe where you are parked.
Will unlocking my car damage it?
We use professional tools designed to open vehicles without scratching paint or harming seals and electronics. Different vehicles carry different risks, and we will tell you plainly if there is anything to know before we start.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one?
In most cases yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on-site once we verify ownership, so you generally do not need a tow. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details.
Can you reprogram a key fob that stopped working?
Often we can. Some fob problems are battery related, while others need reprogramming or replacement. We will diagnose which it is and explain the options.
What proof do you need before opening or keying a car?
We ask for reasonable proof that you own the vehicle or are authorized to access it, such as ID plus registration or insurance. This protects you and the vehicle owner.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Let us know the vehicle type when you call so we bring the right equipment.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the vehicle, the key type, the service needed, and the time and location. We explain the factors and give you a clear quote before work starts. For questions, call (323) 997-8867.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. We are mobile only and have no storefront to visit. We travel to your car anywhere in La Mirada.
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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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