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Automotive Locksmith in North Hills, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in North Hills, California, covering car lockouts, lost or broken keys, ignition problems and fleet vehicles. We come to your car wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day, to talk with a real locksmith.

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Car trouble tends to happen at the worst possible moment: in a grocery store lot off Roscoe Boulevard, outside an apartment on a dark side street, or in a parking space at the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center after a long appointment. Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and North Hills is a part of the San Fernando Valley we know well. Our automotive work is fully mobile. There is no shop to tow your car to and no storefront to visit. The locksmith and the tools come to you.

Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes lockouts, spare keys, lost-key replacement when you have no working key at all, broken keys stuck in a door or ignition, worn ignition cylinders, and transponder or remote key programming. Because the right approach depends on the make, model and year, we start by asking a few questions on the phone so we know what to bring.

North Hills is a commuter-heavy, car-dependent community. Residents drive Nordhoff Street, Sepulveda Boulevard, Devonshire Street and the I-405 every day, and many households run two or three vehicles. Many people in the denser rental areas park on the street or in shared carports, which makes a lost key or a locked-out car a real disruption. We aim to make the fix straightforward, careful and free of damage to your vehicle.

How it works in North Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us your vehicle's make, model and year, where you are in North Hills, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key broken, or a car that will not start. We are available around the clock, and those details help us arrive prepared.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before we open or make a key for any vehicle, we ask for proof it is yours, such as registration or ID matching the vehicle. It is a standard safeguard that protects you and keeps the work legitimate.

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    Assess the lock and vehicle

    On site, we look at the door lock, ignition and key system. Older vehicles may use a simple mechanical key, while newer ones often have transponder chips or smart fobs. We explain what you need before we begin.

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    Open, cut or repair with care

    For a lockout, we use professional entry tools made to avoid scratching paint, tearing weatherstripping or bending door frames. For keys, we cut and program on site. For worn or damaged ignitions, we repair or replace the cylinder.

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    Test everything and hand over keys

    We check that the key turns the door and ignition, that remotes work, and that the vehicle starts. We recommend a spare so you are not stranded again, and we go over what to do if you lose keys in the future.

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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, since transponder, smart-key and high-security systems need more equipment and programming.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how the new key must be created.
  • Time of day and location, as late-night and weekend calls involve different logistics than daytime visits.
  • Number of keys or vehicles, such as a fleet needing several keys cut or programmed in one visit.
  • Parts involved, such as a replacement ignition cylinder, door lock or key blank.

Why North Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your car in North Hills instead of you arranging a tow.
  • Serving the region since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar leading the business.
  • Honest on-site assessments: we explain what is wrong and what your options are before the work starts.
  • Care for your vehicle: we use entry methods meant to avoid damage to paint, seals and electronics.
  • Coverage for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call handles personal and work vehicles.
  • Straightforward phone conversations with a real locksmith instead of a script, so you know what to expect.

Automotive Locksmith across North Hills

North Hills in ZIP code 91343 has two distinct halves, and the vehicle situations differ. In North Hills West, mostly 1950s and 60s single-family tract homes, cars usually sit in driveways and garages. Common calls involve a key locked inside, a spare that never got made, or a worn ignition on a vehicle that has served a family for years. In North Hills East, denser dingbat and garden-apartment buildings mean more street parking, shared parking areas and more renters moving in and out. Lost keys and locked-out vehicles are common here, and sometimes a former tenant's or roommate's key is still floating around.

We also work around the places North Hills residents actually go. People visit the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, walk North Hills Community Park, head out to the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area, or commute to California State University, Northridge just next door. A key snapped off in a lock or a door shut on the keys can happen in any of those parking lots, and we come to you wherever you are parked.

Nordhoff Street, Roscoe Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard are lined with small businesses, and many of them run work vans and trucks. If your business has several vehicles, we can cut and program extra keys, repair worn ignitions and help set up a sensible key plan so one lost key does not stop a work day. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through what your vehicles need.

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Automotive Locksmith in North Hills — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in North Hills?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. Whether you are in North Hills West, North Hills East, or a parking lot near Sepulveda Boulevard, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your vehicle.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will talk through your situation.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use professional entry tools and methods designed to avoid scratches, bent doors and damaged seals. Our goal is to get you in with no damage to the vehicle.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement on site, usually without towing the vehicle. Proof of ownership is required. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model and year so we can prepare.
Can you fix a key broken in the ignition or door?
Yes. We extract broken key pieces and, if needed, cut a new key. If the ignition cylinder is worn or damaged, we can repair or replace it.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Tell us what you drive when you call so we bring the right equipment.
What determines the cost of an automotive locksmith visit?
Cost depends on the service, your vehicle's key system, whether you have a working key, the time of day, and any parts needed. We explain these factors on the phone and on site before work begins.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and registration or similar proof of ownership before opening a vehicle or making keys. This protects you and is standard practice.
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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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