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Automotive Locksmith in Panorama City, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile automotive locksmith service in Panorama City, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We handle car lockouts, lost keys, ignition problems and fleet vehicles at your location. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your vehicle and where you are parked.

  • Mobile to your Panorama City location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A car problem rarely picks a convenient moment. In Panorama City it might be a locked door in the Panorama Mall parking structure after a long shift, a lost key outside one of the apartment buildings off Van Nuys Boulevard, or a truck that will not start in the lot at The Plant. Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile automotive locksmith, so the workshop comes to the vehicle. We have no storefront to visit, and you do not need to arrange a tow just to get a key made.

Our 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 none are left, extracting broken keys from locks and ignitions, and repairing worn ignition cylinders and door locks. The right approach depends on the make, model and year, so we ask a few questions on the phone first and tell you what the job will involve.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around honest, clear communication. In a neighborhood with many working households, where a lost key can mean a missed shift, we aim to get you moving again without surprises or pressure.

How it works in Panorama City

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model and approximate year, what happened (locked out, lost key, broken key, no start) and exactly where the vehicle is, such as a street near Roscoe Boulevard or a lot at the mall.

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    Confirm the vehicle and your ownership

    Before we open a car or make a key, we need to be sure it is yours or that you are authorized to access it. Registration, insurance paperwork or ID matching the vehicle is what we look for, which protects owners from theft.

  3. 3

    Choose the least invasive method

    For a lockout we use professional entry tools that avoid scratching paint, bending frames or damaging weather stripping. We pick the technique that suits your door and lock design rather than forcing anything.

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    Cut and program the key if needed

    If the key is lost, we cut a new one from the vehicle's lock information and, where the car requires it, program the transponder or remote so it starts the engine and works the locks.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the key in the door, trunk and ignition, check remote functions where relevant, and make sure nothing was left worse than we found it. Then we go over what was done and any spare key recommendation.

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What affects the price

  • The type of job: a simple lockout is a different level of work than cutting and programming a new transponder key.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, since many newer vehicles need more involved programming and some systems are more complex than others.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy, or all keys are lost and a new one must be created from scratch.
  • Time of day and urgency, because late-night and emergency calls differ from scheduled daytime appointments.
  • Damage to the ignition, door lock or a broken key that must be extracted or repaired before a new key will work.
  • Number of vehicles, as fleet jobs with several keys or locks in one visit can be planned differently from a single call.

Why Panorama City chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so we meet you at the vehicle instead of asking you to arrange a tow.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work.
  • Non-destructive entry is our first approach for lockouts, to protect your paint, seals and door.
  • We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call covers a personal car or a small business's vehicles.
  • We verify ownership before opening or keying a vehicle, which keeps you and your car protected.
  • We explain what the job involves and what affects the cost before work begins, with no invented promises about timing.

Automotive Locksmith across Panorama City

Panorama City was laid out beginning in 1948 by Fritz B. Burns and Henry J. Kaiser as the San Fernando Valley's first large planned postwar community, and the area still shows it. Small Kaiser-era tract homes sit alongside dense apartment and courtyard buildings, which means a lot of vehicles parked on the street and in shared lots. Residents around the Panorama Mall district and along the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor often rely on one car to get to work, so a lost or broken key matters quickly.

We see the full range of situations here: a lockout in the Panorama Mall lot, a lost key for a vehicle parked near Woodman Avenue or Nordhoff Street, or a work truck that needs a key made at The Plant, the shopping center on the former General Motors Van Nuys assembly site. Staff and visitors at Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center and Mission Community Hospital also sometimes find themselves locked out after long shifts or stressful visits, and we can come to their vehicle at any hour.

Whether you are in ZIP code 91402 or just beyond it, call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are parked. We are mobile only, so the service happens at your car, whether that is on a residential street, in an apartment garage or in a retail parking lot.

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Automotive Locksmith in Panorama City — FAQs

Do you offer 24/7 car lockout service in Panorama City?
Yes. We are available around the clock and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us the vehicle and location, and we will head to you without needing you to go to a shop.
Will opening my car damage the door or paint?
Our first approach is non-destructive entry using professional tools designed to avoid scratches and damage to seals. The method depends on the vehicle, and we discuss it with you first.
I lost all my keys. Can you make a new one on-site?
In most cases yes. We can cut a key and program the transponder or remote at your vehicle, depending on the make, model and year. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will tell you what to expect.
What proof of ownership do you need?
We will ask for something that connects you to the vehicle, such as registration, insurance paperwork or ID. This protects owners and prevents vehicles from being opened for the wrong person.
Can you help if a key broke off in the door or ignition?
Yes. We extract broken key pieces and can repair or replace the affected lock or ignition cylinder if it was damaged, then provide a working key.
Do you work on motorcycles, trucks and RVs?
Yes. We service cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Tell us what you drive when you call so we can prepare the right tools.
Can you come to a parking structure at the mall or a hospital lot?
Yes. We regularly go where the vehicle is, including retail lots, apartment garages and hospital parking areas. Just give us the level, section or nearest entrance when you call.
How much will an automotive locksmith job cost?
It depends on the service, your vehicle, whether you have a spare key, any lock damage and the time of day. We explain these factors before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.
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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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