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Automotive Locksmith in Montebello, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Montebello, California: car lockouts, lost or broken keys, transponder programming and ignition repair, done wherever your vehicle is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we'll talk you through your options.

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A car problem in Montebello rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in the lot at The Shops at Montebello after a long afternoon, on a side street off Washington Blvd, in a driveway in North Montebello at six in the morning, or at the edge of the freeway on-ramp to the I-5 or I-710. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to the vehicle. There is no storefront to tow your car to and no waiting room, just a technician and the tools for the job.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes unlocking a vehicle without damage, cutting and programming replacement keys, handling a key broken off in a door or ignition, and repairing worn or sticking ignition cylinders. David Shar has run Crenshaw Lock since 1987, and that long history with Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County means we have seen most of what can go wrong with a lock, from older mechanical keys to modern transponder and push-button systems.

We are available 24/7, and we say that plainly rather than making promises about timing we cannot control. When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask about the vehicle's make, model and year, where it is, and what happened, so we can tell you honestly what is involved and which approach makes sense before anyone drives out.

How it works in Montebello

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, what happened (locked out, lost key, broken key, ignition trouble) and where the vehicle is. Details like whether the key is a basic metal key, a chip key or a push-button fob help us plan the right tools.

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    Confirm location and ownership

    We come to you, whether that is a driveway in Montebello Hills, a space at the mall or a curb along Beverly Blvd. Before starting any work we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as ID matching the registration or insurance paperwork. This protects you as much as anyone.

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    Assess the lock and the safest method

    The technician looks at the door, ignition and key system and chooses a method that avoids damaging paint, weatherstripping, wiring and airbags. Many lockouts are resolved without any harm to the vehicle.

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    Unlock, cut or repair on site

    For a lockout we open the vehicle. For a lost or broken key we cut a replacement from the vehicle's information or extract the broken piece. Worn ignition cylinders are repaired or replaced where practical, right at the curb.

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    Program and test everything

    If your vehicle uses a transponder or remote key, we program it and test it: start the engine, check the locks and fob buttons, and confirm any spare keys work too. You don't leave until it functions.

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    Review the work and spare key options

    We explain what we did and discuss a spare key so the next lost key isn't an emergency. For fleets, we can talk about key organization and getting extra keys made.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer or European models with encrypted key systems take more equipment and programming than an older mechanical-key car.
  • Type of key involved: a basic metal key, a transponder chip key, a remote head key, or a smart or push-button key each involve different parts and procedures.
  • The service itself: a simple lockout is a different job from originating a key when every key is lost, extracting a broken key, or repairing an ignition.
  • Time of day and urgency, because late-night, weekend and holiday calls are handled differently from scheduled daytime appointments.
  • Location and access, such as a gated driveway, a parking structure or a roadside spot, which affect how the work is set up.
  • Number of keys and vehicles, since cutting spares at the same visit or servicing several fleet vehicles together changes the scope.

Why Montebello chooses us

  • Fully mobile only: every tool and key-cutting capability comes to your vehicle, so you never have to tow a car to a shop.
  • In business since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, with decades of experience on Los Angeles area vehicles.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, with no storefront hours to work around.
  • We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a family sedan and a contractor's work truck both get proper attention.
  • Damage-conscious methods first: we choose the approach least likely to harm paint, seals and electronics, and explain it before we begin.
  • Straight answers about scope: we describe what affects the cost up front and never push work you don't need.

Automotive Locksmith across Montebello

Montebello's layout shapes the calls we get. Residents in North Montebello and the flats near the older core park in driveways and along tree-lined streets, where a lost key or a locked door at the curb is a common story. In Montebello Hills, newer hillside homes sit on the former oil-field slopes, and many have gated driveways or garages. A vehicle locked inside a gated space can mean handling the car and, if you need it, the gate hardware or front entry in a single visit. Montebello Gardens, the adjacent unincorporated area, is also within our service area.

Commercial and commuter traffic adds more. The Shops at Montebello draws shoppers and workers, and a car left in its lots can end up with keys inside. Washington Blvd, Montebello Blvd and Beverly Blvd carry steady daily traffic, and drivers heading to the I-5 or I-710 sometimes call us from a gas station or shoulder after a key snaps or a fob stops responding. We also see people attending events at Quiet Cannon or spending time at Grant Rea Park who come back to a locked car.

Whether you're in ZIP code 90640 near the mall or up in the hills, call (323) 997-8867. We work around the clock and come to wherever the vehicle sits. If a business on Washington Blvd has several work vehicles that need keys, we can handle those on site too.

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Automotive Locksmith in Montebello — FAQs

Can you unlock my car without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use tools and techniques designed to open vehicles without harming paint, weatherstripping or electronics. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us the make and model, and we'll explain the approach before we start.
I lost my only car key. Can you make a new one in Montebello?
Often we can. We cut and program a replacement on site, so there is no need to tow the vehicle. The exact process depends on the make, model, year and key type, and we'll confirm what's needed when you call.
Do you work at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including holidays. We don't make timing promises over the phone since conditions vary, but you can reach us any hour at (323) 997-8867.
Will you come to The Shops at Montebello or another parking lot?
Yes. We are fully mobile and work in parking lots, driveways, garages and roadside spots around Montebello. Tell us where you are and which level or section, if applicable.
What do I need to show to prove the car is mine?
We ask for photo ID and something linking you to the vehicle, such as registration or insurance paperwork. It's a standard safeguard and we apply it consistently.
My key broke off in the door or ignition. What now?
Don't keep turning it. Call us and we'll extract the broken piece and, if needed, cut and program a replacement. Forcing it can damage the cylinder.
Do you work on trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets?
Yes. We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Businesses along Washington Blvd with several vehicles can ask us about handling keys for multiple vehicles in one visit.
How is the cost of automotive locksmith work determined?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, the work required, time of day and location. We explain the factors when you call (323) 997-8867 so you understand what goes into the job before work begins.
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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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