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Automotive Locksmith in Pacoima, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Pacoima, California, covering car lockouts, replacement and transponder keys, ignition repair, and fleet vehicles. We come to you, wherever you are parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour to describe your vehicle and your situation.

  • Mobile to your Pacoima location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Pacoima runs on vehicles. People commute out on the I-5, tradespeople load vans before sunrise, and shops along San Fernando Road keep a steady flow of trucks and work vehicles moving through. When a key stops working, snaps in an ignition, or ends up locked inside a car, the day stalls fast. Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith, so we bring the tools and key-cutting equipment to your car instead of asking you to get it anywhere.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes opening locked vehicles without damaging the door or paint, cutting and programming replacement keys when every key is lost, duplicating transponder keys before a spare becomes an emergency, and repairing worn or damaged ignition cylinders. David Shar has led the business since 1987, and that long history with vehicle locks informs how we diagnose a problem before we start.

There is no storefront to visit. We are mobile only and available around the clock, which suits Pacoima well: a lockout in a driveway in Hansen Hills, a work van that will not start in a yard off the industrial corridor, or a family car stuck in a parking lot near Ritchie Valens Park all get handled at the vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through what you need.

How it works in Pacoima

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    Call and describe the vehicle

    Tell us the make, model, year, and what happened: locked out, lost keys, a broken key, or a key that turns but will not start the engine. Those details help us bring the right equipment. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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    Confirm who you are and that the vehicle is yours

    Before we open a car or make a key, we ask for identification and some proof of ownership or authorization, such as registration or a fleet manager's approval. It protects you, and it is a standard part of responsible automotive locksmith work.

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    Assess the lock, key and ignition

    On site we look at the door lock, the ignition, and the type of key your vehicle uses. Older mechanical keys, transponder keys, and push-button systems each need a different approach, so we pick the least invasive method that works.

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    Open, cut, or repair

    For lockouts we use professional entry tools made to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping. For keys, we cut and program on site. For ignition trouble, we repair or replace the cylinder and make sure the key works properly with it.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test each new key in the doors, the ignition, and the remote functions if applicable. For fleets and shops, we can talk through spare keys and a simple plan so one lost key does not sideline a truck again.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key your vehicle uses: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote key, or a push-button smart key each involve different parts and programming effort.
  • Whether you still have a working key. Duplicating an existing key is generally simpler than creating a key from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • The make, model and year of the vehicle, since some manufacturers require more complex procedures or specialized programming.
  • Whether the job is a lockout, a key replacement, or an ignition repair, as each requires different labor and parts.
  • Time of day and your exact location, since we operate 24/7 and travel to you.
  • For fleets, the number of vehicles and keys involved, which can change how a job is planned and quoted.

Why Pacoima chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work happens at your car, truck or yard, with no shop to tow to.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician.
  • Available 24/7, which matters for tradespeople and shift workers whose vehicles cannot wait for business hours.
  • Experience with a range of vehicles including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and commercial vans.
  • Fleet-friendly approach: key duplication, transponder programming and ignition repair for contractors and vendors based in Pacoima.
  • We ask for ownership verification up front, and we explain what we plan to do before we do it.

Automotive Locksmith across Pacoima

Pacoima is a patchwork of residential streets, commercial strips and industrial yards, and automotive lock problems show up in all of them. In Hansen Hills and the small single-family neighborhoods around Ritchie Valens Recreation Center & Park, many cars park in driveways or on the street, and a lockout or lost key often happens right at home. Near San Fernando Gardens and in the apartment areas of ZIP code 91331, shared lots and street parking are common, so we come prepared to work in tight spaces.

The Pacoima industrial corridor along San Fernando Road is home to auto-repair shops, warehouses and recycling yards, and many of those businesses depend on work trucks and vans. A contractor or vendor operating from this area may need a commercial van key duplicated, a transponder key programmed, or an ignition repaired so the vehicle can get back to work. We can handle those jobs at the yard, and talk through spare keys so one lost key does not become a bigger problem.

We also work around the main routes people use every day: Van Nuys Boulevard and its Mural Mile, Glenoaks Boulevard, Laurel Canyon Boulevard, and the I-5. Whether you are in 91331, 91333 or 91334, near Hubert H. Humphrey Memorial Park or close to Whiteman Airport, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Automotive Locksmith in Pacoima — FAQs

Do you offer automotive locksmith service at night in Pacoima?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through your situation.
Can you open my car without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use professional entry tools designed to avoid scratching paint or harming door seals, and we choose the method based on your vehicle's lock and window design.
I lost all my keys. Can you make a new one?
Usually we can. We cut and program a new key on site once we verify ownership. The process depends on your vehicle's make, model and year, so have those details ready when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on transponder and remote keys?
Yes. We handle transponder key programming and replacement for many vehicles, and can often duplicate a working key so you have a spare before one is lost.
My key turns but the engine will not start, or the key is stuck. Is that an ignition problem?
It can be. Worn ignition cylinders, damaged keys and transponder issues can all cause these symptoms. We inspect it on site and repair or replace the ignition cylinder if needed.
Do you serve businesses and fleets in the San Fernando Road area?
Yes. We work with auto shops, contractors and vendors on van key duplication, transponder programming, ignition repairs and fleet lock needs, at your yard or location.
Do you work on motorcycles and RVs?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Let us know the vehicle type when you call so we can bring the right tools.
Is there a shop I can drive to?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. We come to you in Pacoima, wherever the vehicle is. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
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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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