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Automotive Locksmith in Lancaster · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in Lancaster, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Lancaster, California: car lockouts, lost keys, transponder key programming, ignition repair and fleet work. We come to you, wherever your vehicle is stranded. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Lancaster is a driving city. The Antelope Valley is spread out, the grid of avenues runs for miles, and most people commute on CA-14 or Sierra Highway. When your key goes missing or your car locks itself with the keys inside, you can't just walk to a shop, and a tow to a dealership across the valley is a hassle nobody wants. That is exactly why our automotive service is fully mobile. We have no storefront. The workshop comes to your driveway, parking lot or roadside.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. Automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes lockouts, broken keys in a door or ignition, lost-key replacement, transponder and remote key programming, and worn ignition cylinders that no longer turn smoothly.

We are available around the clock, which matters in the high desert. Early shifts, late nights after an event at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, or a hot afternoon in a parking lot off Avenue K are all situations where a locked car is more than an inconvenience. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, year and where you are. We will tell you honestly what is involved before any work begins.

How it works in Lancaster

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us your location, the vehicle's make, model and year, and what happened: keys locked inside, keys lost, a key snapped off, or a car that won't start with the key. These details tell us what tools and key blanks to bring.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before we open or make keys for a vehicle, we ask for proof that it is yours, such as a registration, ID or matching paperwork. This protects you, and it is the standard practice of a responsible locksmith.

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    Assess the lock and vehicle

    On arrival we look at the door lock, ignition and key system. Older vehicles may use simple mechanical keys, while newer ones use transponder chips, remote fobs or push-button start. We explain what applies to your vehicle and what the work involves.

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    Entry or key work, done carefully

    For lockouts we use professional entry methods designed to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping or wiring. For lost keys we cut and program a replacement on site. For broken keys we extract the fragment and, if needed, repair or replace the worn cylinder.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the new key in the door, trunk and ignition, check that remote functions work, and confirm the vehicle starts. If you want a spare, it is much easier to make one while we are already there.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a simple lockout is a different job from lost-key replacement or ignition repair.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: many newer vehicles need transponder or smart-key programming, while older ones may use simpler mechanical keys.
  • Key type: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a proximity fob all involve different parts and programming effort.
  • Whether any keys still exist: duplicating from a working key is typically simpler than creating a key from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • Time of day and location: after-hours calls and remote locations can affect the overall service.
  • Number of vehicles: fleet jobs and multiple keys at one visit are handled differently from a single-vehicle call.

Why Lancaster chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: no storefront, no towing to a shop. We come to your vehicle.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work.
  • We cover cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call handles personal and work vehicles.
  • We explain the work and the pricing factors before starting, so there are no surprises.
  • We verify ownership before opening or keying a vehicle, which protects you from theft.
  • We focus on non-destructive entry and careful key work so your vehicle isn't damaged.

Automotive Locksmith across Lancaster

Lancaster covers a wide area, and we work across all of it. In West Lancaster and Quartz Hill, many calls come from suburban driveways and commuter lots where a spare key is nowhere to be found. Near The BLVD and downtown Lancaster Boulevard, events and dining mean parked cars and the occasional key locked inside. Around the Fox Field area and William J. Fox Airfield, we assist pilots, employees and travelers who leave vehicles for long stretches.

Residents in ZIP codes 93534, 93535 and 93536 rely on CA-14, Sierra Highway, 10th Street West, 20th Street East and the Avenue J, K and L corridors. If you are stuck at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds, a strip-center lot off Avenue K, or somewhere en route to the California Poppy Reserve during bloom season, we can reach you there. The same goes for a car stranded near the Antelope Valley Mall just over in Palmdale.

Because Lancaster has many rental properties and commercial strip centers, we also see fleet and small-business vehicles. Property managers, contractors and local businesses can set up a single point of contact for lockouts, spare keys and replacement keys across multiple vehicles. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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Other Lancaster locksmith services

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Automotive Locksmith in Lancaster — FAQs

Do you offer automotive locksmith service at night in Lancaster?
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need help.
Do I have to come to a shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your car in Lancaster, whether you are at home, work, a parking lot or roadside.
Can you make a new key if I lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on site once we confirm ownership. The process depends on your vehicle's make, model and year.
Will unlocking my car damage it?
We use professional methods designed to avoid damage to paint, seals and wiring. We assess your vehicle first and explain our approach.
What kinds of vehicles do you work on?
Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. If you are unsure whether we can help with a particular vehicle, call (323) 997-8867 and describe it.
What happens if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We extract the broken piece, then check the cylinder for wear or damage. If needed, we repair or replace it and provide a working key.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for registration, ID or similar documentation before opening a vehicle or creating keys. It protects you and is standard practice.
Can you handle fleet vehicles for Lancaster businesses?
Yes. We serve fleets, including contractors and small businesses, with lockouts, spare keys and replacements. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your needs.
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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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