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Car Lockout Service in North Hills, CA

Locked your keys in your car in North Hills? Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile car lockout service across North Hills West, North Hills East, and the 91343 area, using damage-free entry methods that come to you wherever you're parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

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Getting locked out of your car is rarely convenient, and in North Hills it tends to happen at the worst moments: in a grocery lot off Roscoe Boulevard, outside an apartment carport after a long shift, or at the edge of the Sepulveda Basin after a morning walk. The keys are on the seat, the trunk latched with the fob inside, or a child or pet is in the car and you want a solution now.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, which means there is no shop to travel to and no tow needed. We come to your vehicle, whether it is in a driveway, a parking structure, a curbside spot on Devonshire Street, or a hospital lot.

Our goal is simple: get you back into your car without scratching paint, bending door frames, or tearing weatherstripping. We work with professional entry tools designed for modern vehicles, and we will tell you plainly what we are doing and what to expect before we begin.

How it works in North Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, the make, model, and approximate year of the vehicle, and whether the keys are inside the cabin or the trunk. If a child or pet is locked inside, or it is very hot, tell us immediately and consider calling emergency services too.

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    We come to you

    Because we are 24/7 and fully mobile, a technician heads to your location in North Hills or the surrounding area. There is no storefront to visit. Stay somewhere safe and well lit while you wait, ideally near your vehicle but out of traffic.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before opening any vehicle we ask for reasonable proof that the car is yours, such as ID matching the registration or insurance paperwork. This protects you and keeps us from helping with a car theft.

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    Assess the vehicle and choose a method

    Door design, window type, lock mechanism, and any side airbags all influence the safest approach. We choose a non-destructive method suited to your specific vehicle rather than forcing anything.

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    Damage-free entry

    We open the door using specialized tools, protect the paint and weatherstripping as we work, and check that the door, window, and lock all operate normally afterward.

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    Next steps if you need them

    If your only key is lost rather than locked inside, or a worn key is making lockouts a habit, we can talk through options for a spare or replacement so it does not happen again. Any extra work is explained before we start.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day: calls late at night, on weekends, or on holidays can be priced differently from daytime calls.
  • Your location within our service area and how far the technician needs to travel to reach you.
  • Vehicle type: some newer vehicles with complex door structures or added security features take more care to open than older, simpler models.
  • Whether the keys are in the cabin or the trunk, since trunk lockouts can require a different approach.
  • Whether you also need a replacement or spare key made, which is a separate service from the lockout itself.
  • Difficult conditions, such as a tight parking structure space or poor access around the vehicle.

Why North Hills chooses us

  • In business since 1987, so our technicians have opened a very wide range of vehicles over several decades.
  • Owner-led: David Shar is directly involved, so accountability does not get lost in a call center.
  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, with no shop visit and no need to tow your car.
  • Damage-free methods are our priority; we protect paint, seals, and door frames.
  • We explain the approach and the cost factors before work begins, so there are no surprises.
  • We can handle related needs on the same call, from spare keys to rekeying a home or apartment unit if your keys were lost.

Car Lockout across North Hills

North Hills is split into North Hills West, a quieter area of 1950s and 60s single-family tract homes with driveways and garages, and North Hills East, where dense 1960s and 70s dingbat and garden-apartment buildings mean a lot of carports, tandem parking, and tenant turnover. Lockouts look different in each. In the West, it is often a driveway or street-side lockout after loading the car. In the East, it is more often a tight carport or a shared lot where a neighbor's car is inches from yours, and we plan our entry method around that limited space.

We regularly serve drivers throughout ZIP code 91343, from errands along Nordhoff Street, Roscoe Boulevard, and Sepulveda Boulevard to commuters who jump on the I-405 each morning. Visitors to the VA Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center, North Hills Community Park, and the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area sometimes lock keys in the car while focused on an appointment or an outing, and we can meet you in those lots. Students and staff heading to California State University, Northridge, just next door, also call us when a rushed morning ends with keys on the seat.

If you manage an apartment building in North Hills East, ask us about keeping a plan in place. Locked-out tenants and lost keys often go hand in hand with a need to rekey units or set up a master-key system, and we can help with both on the same visit if the situation calls for it.

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Other North Hills locksmith services

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Car Lockout in North Hills — FAQs

Do you offer car lockout service 24/7 in North Hills?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will dispatch a technician to your location in North Hills.
Will unlocking my car damage it?
Our methods are designed to be damage-free. We use professional tools and take care around paint, weatherstripping, and window seals. We choose the approach based on your specific vehicle.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. We are a mobile-only business with no storefront. We come to wherever your car is parked, whether that is a North Hills driveway, an apartment carport, or a lot near Sepulveda Boulevard.
What if my keys are locked in the trunk?
We can help with trunk lockouts too. The approach can differ depending on your vehicle, so mention it when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan accordingly.
There is a child or pet locked in the car. What should I do?
Treat it as an emergency. Call 911 first if anyone is in distress, and call us at (323) 997-8867 as well. Tell us right away so we can prioritize your call.
Do you need proof the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof of ownership, such as ID that matches the registration or insurance documents. It protects you and helps prevent vehicle theft.
How much does a car lockout cost?
The price depends on factors like time of day, your location, the type of vehicle, and whether keys are in the cabin or trunk. We explain what applies before we begin work.
Can you make a spare key so this does not happen again?
In many cases we can help with a spare or replacement key, which is a separate service from the lockout. Ask us during your visit and we will go over the options for your vehicle.
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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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