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Crenshaw Lock

Automotive Locksmith in Lake Balboa · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in Lake Balboa, California

Crenshaw Lock Company is a 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith serving Lake Balboa, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, key replacement, fobs and ignition repair. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will tell you what to expect.

  • Mobile to your Lake Balboa location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Car trouble around Lake Balboa rarely happens at a convenient spot. It might be a locked door in a parking lot by Lake Balboa and the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area after a weekend picnic, a lost key in a carport at one of the apartment buildings along the Victory and Vanowen corridor, or a fob that stopped working on the way down Balboa Blvd. Whatever the situation, we are fully mobile, so the shop comes to you. There is no storefront to visit and no tow required just to get a key made.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business on practical, honest automotive work. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets: lockouts, duplicate and replacement keys, transponder and remote fob programming, broken key extraction, and ignition or door lock repair.

Lake Balboa is flat, car-dependent and busy. Residents commute onto US-101 and the I-405, run errands on Sherman Way and Woodley Ave, and park in a mix of driveways at post-war tract homes, apartment garages and street spaces. That means we see everything from a single daily driver to a small business with several work vans. We are available around the clock, and we will explain your options before any work begins.

How it works in Lake Balboa

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year of the vehicle, where you are in Lake Balboa, and what happened. Lockout, lost keys, a broken key in the ignition and a dead fob are each handled differently, so details help us arrive prepared.

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    We confirm ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or cutting a key, we ask for proof that the car is yours, such as ID matched to registration or title. This protects you and is standard practice for a responsible locksmith.

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    We come to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we work wherever the car is parked, whether that is a driveway off Balboa Blvd, an apartment garage near Victory Blvd or a lot at the Sepulveda Basin. We make no promises about timing, but we are available 24/7.

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    Entry or diagnosis

    For lockouts we use professional tools designed to open the door without damaging paint, weatherstripping or wiring. For key problems we check the ignition, the existing key and the fob to see what is actually failing.

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    Cut, program or repair

    We cut keys by code or from the vehicle, program transponder keys and remotes where the system allows, extract broken keys, and repair worn ignition or door cylinders. You will know the plan and the price factors before we proceed.

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    Test everything

    We test each new key in the doors, trunk and ignition, check remote functions, and make sure the vehicle starts normally before we finish.

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What affects the price

  • The type of job: a simple lockout differs from cutting and programming a new key or repairing an ignition.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer and European models often have more complex immobilizer systems.
  • Key type: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a smart proximity fob all involve different parts and programming.
  • Whether you have a working original key to copy or all keys are lost, which can require more work.
  • Time of day and location, since late-night and after-hours calls differ from scheduled daytime visits.
  • Fleet or multi-vehicle work, where several vehicles at one site may be handled in a single visit.

Why Lake Balboa chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work is done where your vehicle is parked, with no need to tow it or visit a shop.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar leading the work.
  • Available 24/7, which matters for late-night lockouts after an evening at the park or a long commute on the 101.
  • Coverage for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call works for a family driveway or a business with several vans.
  • Ownership verification on every job, and a clear explanation of options before work starts.
  • Careful entry methods meant to protect your door, paint and electronics.

Automotive Locksmith across Lake Balboa

Lake Balboa became its own recognized neighborhood when the Los Angeles City Council renamed it from Van Nuys in 2007. It is centered on the Sepulveda Basin, with Lake Balboa and Anthony C. Beilenson Park, the Japanese Garden (SuihoEn) at Tillman, Woodley Park and Sepulveda Dam drawing visitors who park here for hours. Lockouts and lost keys in those park lots are common, and we come to the lot rather than asking you to find a way to us.

The Balboa Blvd residential tracts are lined with 1950s ranch-style homes, where cars sit in driveways or on the street. Meanwhile, the Victory/Vanowen multifamily corridor has dense mid-century apartment complexes with shared garages and tenants who often need a spare key or fob, or help when a key breaks. We also serve property managers and small businesses with fleet vehicles in the area.

We serve ZIP code 91406 and the nearby routes of Sherman Way, Woodley Ave, Hayvenhurst Ave, Sepulveda Blvd, US-101 and the I-405. Wherever you are in Lake Balboa, call (323) 997-8867.

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Automotive Locksmith in Lake Balboa — FAQs

Do you serve all of Lake Balboa, including ZIP 91406?
Yes. We serve Lake Balboa and ZIP code 91406, from the Sepulveda Basin area to the Balboa Blvd tracts and the Victory and Vanowen apartment corridor. Call (323) 997-8867.
Are you open at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need help.
Do I need to bring my car to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your vehicle wherever it is parked in Lake Balboa.
Can you make a key if I have lost all my keys?
In many cases yes. We can often cut and program a new key for the vehicle after verifying ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year so we can tell you what is involved.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use professional tools and methods intended to open the vehicle without damaging paint, seals or electronics.
What proof of ownership will you ask for?
We will ask for ID and something tying you to the vehicle, such as registration or title. This is done on every job to protect owners.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and work vans?
Yes. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, including businesses and apartment properties with multiple vehicles.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the vehicle, the key type, the job, whether you have an original key, and the time of day. We explain these factors before starting work.
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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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