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Automotive Locksmith in Palmdale, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Palmdale, California: car lockouts, lost-key replacement, transponder keys, ignition repair and fleet work, all done where your vehicle sits. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to you.

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A dead key fob or a locked door is never convenient, but in Palmdale it can be especially stressful. Distances are long, summer pavement runs hot, and a lot of drivers commute on CA-14 or out to the Plant 42 corridor. When a key goes missing in a parking lot off Palmdale Blvd or at the end of a shift, you need someone who comes to the car instead of asking you to tow it somewhere.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, which means our tools, key-cutting and programming equipment travel with us and the job happens in your driveway, workplace lot or roadside pullout.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. That includes opening locked vehicles, cutting and programming new keys when all keys are lost, repairing worn ignitions and broken keys, and servicing work vehicles for businesses. We are available around the clock, so a late-night problem after a long drive home gets the same attention as a weekday one.

How it works in Palmdale

  1. 1

    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where the vehicle is, and what happened: keys locked inside, keys lost, a broken key, or a fob that stopped working. Those details tell us what tools and key blanks to bring.

  2. 2

    We confirm ownership

    Before we open or make a key for any vehicle, we ask you to show that it is yours, typically with ID and registration or similar documentation. It protects you and keeps us on the right side of ethical practice.

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    We assess the vehicle and the lock

    On arrival we look at the door, ignition and key system. Older mechanical keys, transponder chips and push-button start systems each call for a different approach, and we pick the least invasive one that works.

  4. 4

    We open, cut or repair on site

    For a lockout we use non-damaging entry methods. For lost keys we cut a new key by code or from the lock and program it to the vehicle when required. Ignition and broken-key repairs are done at the car as well.

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    We test everything before we leave

    We confirm the key turns, the doors lock and unlock, and the vehicle starts. If you want a spare, it is much easier to make while we are there, so we will talk it through with you.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer or European models often need more involved programming than an older domestic car.
  • Type of key: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key or a push-button start fob each involve different parts and procedures.
  • Whether you have a working key or all keys are lost, because originating a key from scratch takes more steps than duplicating one.
  • The kind of problem: a simple lockout, a broken key in the ignition or door, or a damaged ignition cylinder require different amounts of work.
  • Time of day and how remote the location is, since late-night calls or distant rural spots affect the service call.
  • Number of vehicles, as fleet and multi-key jobs can be planned together rather than handled one at a time.

Why Palmdale chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we bring the equipment to your vehicle, so you do not have to tow a car to a shop just to get a key made.
  • In business since 1987, which means decades of experience with vehicles from many eras, not just current models.
  • Open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, which matters for commuters and shift workers around Plant 42.
  • We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call covers a family sedan or a work truck.
  • Ownership verification on every job, stated up front, so the service is safe and legitimate.
  • Straightforward conversation about what affects cost before work begins, without made-up promises on timing.

Automotive Locksmith across Palmdale

Palmdale spreads across a wide high-desert valley, and car trouble can strike anywhere from a driveway in Rancho Vista to a parking space at Antelope Valley Mall. We work throughout the city, including Downtown Palmdale along Palmdale Blvd, the master-planned streets of Anaverde and City Ranch in West Palmdale, and Quartz Hill, plus the larger lots out toward Lake Los Angeles. Our ZIP codes include 93550 and 93551, along with 93552 and 93591.

Many Palmdale households have an aerospace or defense commuter, with vehicles that make daily runs on CA-14, Sierra Highway or Avenue S. Long drives and heavy use are hard on keys and ignitions, and high summer heat can wear down plastic fobs and cracked key shells. A worn key that finally breaks or a fob that quits in a hot parking lot is something we see often in this kind of environment.

Businesses here rely on vehicles too. Contractors, delivery operations and service companies near the Plant 42 corridor and along 10th Street West or CA-138 may need keys duplicated, lost keys replaced, or several work vehicles handled in one visit. If your company runs a few trucks or vans, call (323) 997-8867 and we can talk through a plan that keeps the vehicles moving.

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Automotive Locksmith in Palmdale — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Palmdale?
Yes. We are fully mobile and work throughout Palmdale, from Anaverde and Rancho Vista to Quartz Hill and Lake Los Angeles. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the vehicle is parked.
I locked my keys in my car at Antelope Valley Mall. What should I do?
Stay somewhere cool and safe, then call (323) 997-8867. We use non-damaging methods to open the vehicle, and you will need to show it is yours. If a child or pet is inside, call 911 first.
Can you make a new key if I lost all of mine?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key at your vehicle, with no tow required. Ownership verification is needed, and the exact process depends on your make, model and key type.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Let us know the vehicle details when you call so we bring the right equipment.
Can the desert heat damage my car key or fob?
Extreme heat can make plastic shells brittle and stress the battery and electronics inside a fob. If yours is acting up, replacing the battery or getting a spare made early can save a bad day.
Do you handle fleet vehicles for Palmdale businesses?
Yes. We can service multiple work vehicles for contractors and other businesses, including key duplication and lost-key replacement. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your fleet.
Will you give me an exact price over the phone?
We explain what affects cost, such as vehicle type, key type and the problem involved, so you know what to expect. The final amount depends on those details once we understand your situation.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. We do not make claims about specific arrival times, but you can reach us any hour at (323) 997-8867.
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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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