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Automotive Locksmith in Northridge, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Northridge, California: car lockouts, lost or broken keys, transponder programming, ignition repair and fleet work, all at your vehicle. We have no storefront; we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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  • Available 24/7
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Getting locked out of a car is never convenient, and in Northridge it tends to happen in the least convenient places: a packed CSUN parking structure after an evening class, the lot at Northridge Fashion Center, or a driveway off Devonshire Street at midnight. Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith, so the shop comes to wherever the vehicle is parked. There is no storefront to visit and nothing to tow.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes lockouts, key cutting and duplication, transponder and smart-key programming, broken keys stuck in a door or ignition, worn ignition cylinders, and replacement keys when every key has been lost. Crenshaw Lock has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work.

We are available around the clock, every day. A dead key fob at 2 a.m. or a lockout at a hospital visit is handled the same way as a scheduled appointment: you describe the vehicle, we explain the options honestly, and we work on-site. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.

How it works in Northridge

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    You call and describe the situation

    Tell us the make, model and year, where you are in Northridge, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key snapped, or a fob that stopped working. Those details help us bring the right tools and key blanks. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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    We confirm ownership

    Before opening or making a key for a vehicle, we ask for proof that it is yours, such as a matching ID and registration or title. It is a routine step that protects you and every other driver from theft.

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    We choose the least invasive entry method

    For lockouts, we use professional tools designed to open the door without damaging paint, weatherstripping or the lock. We avoid forcing anything when a careful method will work.

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    Key cutting and programming on-site

    If a key must be made, we cut it and program the transponder or smart key at your vehicle. This applies to lost-all-keys situations as well, so there is no need to tow the car to a dealership.

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    Ignition and lock repair when needed

    If a worn ignition or damaged door lock caused the problem, we diagnose it and explain whether repair or replacement makes sense. You hear the options before work begins.

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    Testing and handoff

    We test every key in the doors, trunk and ignition, confirm remote functions work, and make sure you leave with working spares or a clear recommendation to get one.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since many newer vehicles use encrypted transponder or smart-key systems that take more equipment and programming than older mechanical keys.
  • Type of service needed: a simple lockout, a duplicate key, an all-keys-lost replacement, a broken key extraction and an ignition repair each involve different labor and parts.
  • Key type: basic metal keys, transponder keys, remote head keys, and proximity fobs vary considerably in cost of the blank and programming effort.
  • Time of day and location: after-hours or late-night calls and hard-to-reach spots can affect the final quote, though we are available 24/7.
  • Condition of the lock or ignition: worn, damaged or previously tampered cylinders may need repair or replacement in addition to a new key.
  • Number of vehicles: fleet jobs or multiple keys made in one visit are scoped together, which can change how the work is quoted.

Why Northridge chooses us

  • Fully mobile, so the work happens where your vehicle is parked, not at a shop you have to reach.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar guiding the work.
  • 24/7 availability for lockouts and lost keys, including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • We cover cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a family with a pickup and a motorcycle, or a business with several vans, can use one provider.
  • We explain options before starting, including when a repair or a spare key is smarter than a full replacement.
  • We verify ownership every time, which is a basic safeguard rather than a hassle.

Automotive Locksmith across Northridge

Northridge covers a lot of ground, and automotive calls here follow the rhythms of the neighborhood. Around the CSUN and university district, students and staff park in lots and along streets near Reseda Blvd, Nordhoff St and Zelzah Ave, so lockouts, lost keys and dead fobs are common at the start and end of semesters. Crenshaw Lock can reach a car in a campus-area ZIP such as 91330 or 91324 without anyone needing to find a shop.

In the Devonshire residential area and Northridge Village, many vehicles sit in driveways of 1950s and 60s ranch homes or in condo garages, and daily commuters rely on the Ronald Reagan Fwy (SR-118), Balboa Blvd and Tampa Ave. A spare key made in advance is far cheaper and calmer than an all-keys-lost call. Households in ZIP codes like 91325 and 91327 often have older cars with worn ignitions, which we can repair on-site.

In Sherwood Forest, where horsekeeping estates are common, owners often drive trucks hauling trailers, and keys get lost around barns and arenas. We handle truck keys, trailer-hauling vehicles and RVs, and we can also assist with property locks if you need them. Whether you are visiting Northridge Hospital Medical Center, shopping on Tampa Ave or parked off Plummer St in 91328, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other Northridge locksmith services

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Automotive Locksmith in Northridge — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Northridge?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock is fully mobile and has no storefront. We come to your vehicle, whether it is on a CSUN lot, a Devonshire Street driveway or a parking space at Northridge Fashion Center. Call (323) 997-8867.
Can you make a key if I have lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement on-site after verifying ownership, so the car typically does not need to be towed. Newer smart-key systems vary, so give us the make, model and year when you call.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use professional lockout tools and methods intended to avoid damage to paint, seals and the lock. We pick the least invasive method for your specific vehicle.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We ask for ID and something that ties you to the vehicle, such as registration or title. This protects you and is a standard practice for responsible locksmiths.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. That is useful in Northridge, where horse-property owners and families often have trucks, trailers or RVs.
My key broke in the ignition or door. Can that be fixed?
Usually. We extract broken key pieces and, if needed, cut a new key or repair a worn cylinder. Call (323) 997-8867 and avoid forcing the key further.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Night lockouts after a late class at CSUN or a shift at the hospital are handled the same way as daytime calls.
Can you help with a business fleet?
Yes. We can make keys, handle lockouts and repair ignitions across multiple vehicles. Tell us the number and types of vehicles so we can scope the work.
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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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