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Ignition Repair in Mission Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile ignition repair in Mission Hills, California. If your key won't turn, sticks, or the ignition cylinder has failed, we come to your vehicle and repair or replace it on the spot. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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An ignition that fights you is rarely a small annoyance. A key that refuses to turn, a cylinder that spins loosely, or a car that starts only after you jiggle the key all point to the same thing: something inside the ignition is worn, damaged, or out of alignment. In Mission Hills, that tends to show up at the worst times, in a driveway on a quiet street near the Mission, in a medical-office parking lot, or after a long day on Sepulveda Boulevard.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar and our technicians do this work at your vehicle. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to tow your car to, and we are available around the clock. That matters for ignition trouble, because a car that will not start cannot easily be driven anywhere for help.

Ignition repair covers a few different situations. Sometimes the key itself is worn and a fresh cut solves the problem. Sometimes the wafers or tumblers inside the cylinder are damaged, and the cylinder needs repair or replacement. Sometimes the steering column lock is binding, or a previous break-in attempt has left damage. We diagnose which it is before recommending anything, so you are not paying to replace parts that are fine.

How it works in Mission Hills

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    Call and describe the symptoms

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us what the car is doing: key won't go in, won't turn, turns but doesn't start, or sticks in the ignition. Give us the make, model, and year. This helps us bring the right tools and parts to your location in Mission Hills.

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    We come to your vehicle

    We are fully mobile, so we work wherever the car is parked, whether that is a residential driveway, a street near the Mission, or a lot along Sepulveda Boulevard. We do not ask you to tow the car to a shop.

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    Diagnose before replacing

    We check the key first for wear or bending, then test the cylinder, the steering column lock, and the surrounding components. Often a stuck key is a steering-wheel lock under tension, or a worn key, rather than a failed cylinder. We tell you what we find in plain terms.

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    Repair or replace the cylinder

    If the cylinder can be repaired, we do that. If it is too worn or damaged, we replace it and cut keys to match. Where the vehicle uses a transponder or chip key, we address that part of the system as well, depending on the vehicle.

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    Test and hand over working keys

    Before we leave, we confirm the key turns smoothly, the car starts, and the steering lock releases and engages properly. We hand you working keys and explain anything worth watching, such as a heavy keychain pulling on the cylinder.

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What affects the price

  • The vehicle's make, model, and year, since some ignitions are simple mechanical cylinders and others are tied to anti-theft electronics.
  • Whether the cylinder can be repaired or has to be fully replaced.
  • Whether you need new keys cut or programmed, including transponder or chip keys.
  • Any related damage, such as a broken key fragment, a damaged steering column lock, or earlier tampering.
  • The time of day and the location of the vehicle, since we serve around the clock and travel to you.
  • How many keys need to match the new cylinder.

Why Mission Hills chooses us

  • We have been in business since 1987, so ignition problems on older and newer cars are familiar territory for us.
  • We are fully mobile and operate 24/7, so a car that will not start gets help where it sits.
  • We diagnose before replacing, which means you are not sold a new cylinder when a worn key or a binding steering lock is the real cause.
  • David Shar owns the company and is directly involved, so the work is not handed off to an anonymous call center.
  • We will give you straight answers about whether a repair makes sense, without hype or pressure.
  • We handle the keys as well as the cylinder, so you leave with a car that starts instead of a partial fix.

Ignition Repair across Mission Hills

Mission Hills sits in the northeast San Fernando Valley, and the area's rhythms shape the calls we get. Around the Historic Mission district and the quiet streets near Mission San Fernando Rey de España and the Andres Pico Adobe, many residents park in driveways and on the street, and cars here often stay for years. Older vehicles and long-held family cars are common, and their ignitions have often seen a lot of use. In Dennis Park, a historic tract of mid-century homes, a car that quietly develops a sticky ignition can finally refuse to start on a weekday morning.

Along the Sepulveda Boulevard corridor and near San Fernando Mission Boulevard and Brand Boulevard, people park for errands, work, and appointments. The medical-office cluster near Providence Holy Cross Medical Center also means staff, patients, and visitors who may be stuck in a parking lot with a car that will not start, often at an inconvenient time. Because we come to you, in ZIP code 91345 or nearby, you do not need to arrange a tow just to get a diagnosis.

If you commute on CA-118 (the Ronald Reagan Freeway) or head out toward the 5 or 405, an unreliable ignition is more than an inconvenience. If your key has started to feel gritty, requires wiggling, or turns only sometimes, it is worth having it checked before it fails completely. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through what is happening.

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Ignition Repair in Mission Hills — FAQs

Why won't my key turn in the ignition?
Common causes include a worn or bent key, a steering wheel lock under tension, or worn internal parts in the cylinder. Try gently turning the steering wheel while turning the key. If that does not help, call (323) 997-8867 and we will diagnose it at your vehicle in Mission Hills.
Do I need to tow my car to have the ignition fixed?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and do ignition repair where the car is parked, whether that is your driveway, a street, or a parking lot. There is no storefront to tow it to.
Can you repair the ignition, or does it always need replacing?
It depends on what is wrong. Sometimes a worn key or a binding steering lock is the actual problem, and the cylinder can be saved. We check first and tell you whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Will you make new keys to match a replacement cylinder?
Yes. When we replace a cylinder, we cut keys to match it. For vehicles with transponder or chip keys, we also address the electronic side as needed for that vehicle. Tell us the make, model, and year when you call.
What if a piece of my key broke off in the ignition?
Do not keep forcing it. A broken key fragment can usually be extracted, and the cylinder checked for damage afterward. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can come to you.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and we come to you anywhere in Mission Hills, including ZIP code 91345.
How is the price of ignition repair determined?
It depends on the vehicle, whether the cylinder is repaired or replaced, how many keys you need, whether chip keys are involved, and any related damage. We discuss these factors with you before starting work.
Can a heavy keychain damage my ignition?
Yes. A heavy keychain adds constant weight and leverage on the cylinder, which can speed up wear over time. Using a lighter key ring is a simple way to help the ignition last longer.
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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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