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Automotive Locksmith in Pasadena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Pasadena, California: car lockouts, lost or broken keys, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair, all done where your vehicle sits. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, and we will work out the right approach.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A car problem in Pasadena rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in a parking structure off Colorado Boulevard after dinner, in a Rose Bowl lot at the end of an event, on a quiet street in Hastings Ranch, or in a driveway in Bungalow Heaven when you are already late. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to the vehicle instead of asking you to tow it anywhere. There is no storefront to visit; the work happens at your curb, your lot, or your garage.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes unlocking a vehicle without damaging the door or weatherstripping, cutting and programming replacement keys when every key is lost, extracting a key snapped off in a door or ignition, repairing worn or sticking ignition cylinders, and programming transponder keys and remote fobs. Which of those applies depends on the vehicle, its age, and what has gone wrong, and we will tell you plainly what is realistic before starting.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are available 24/7, which matters in a city where Caltech students, hospital staff at Huntington Hospital, shift workers and Old Pasadena restaurant crews keep very different hours. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what is happening; a clear description of the make, model and year helps us prepare the right tools.

How it works in Pasadena

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and approximate year, where the vehicle is, and what happened: locked out, lost key, broken key, or a key that will not turn. If kids, pets or a running engine are involved, say so first, because that changes how we prioritize.

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    We confirm the vehicle and your 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 paperwork. This protects owners, and it is a routine part of responsible automotive locksmith work.

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    We come to you and assess on site

    Because we are mobile, we drive to your location in Pasadena, whether that is a street in Madison Heights, a lot near the Norton Simon Museum, or a garage near Lake Avenue. We inspect the lock, door, ignition and key system, then explain the approach and the factors that affect cost.

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    We do the work with care for the vehicle

    For lockouts we use professional entry tools that avoid scratching paint or bending door frames. For key replacement we cut and program on site where the vehicle allows it. For broken keys or worn ignitions we extract, repair or replace the cylinder as needed.

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    We test everything before we leave

    We try new keys in the doors, trunk and ignition, check that the immobilizer recognizes the key, and test remote functions. We also suggest having a spare made while we are there, since a spare is far simpler than a lost-all-keys situation.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer and European vehicles often have more complex immobilizer and key systems than older domestic models.
  • Type of key involved: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a smart proximity fob, or a laser-cut key each require different equipment and programming time.
  • Whether you have a working key or all keys are lost, because originating a key from scratch takes more work than duplicating one.
  • The nature of the problem: a simple lockout differs from a snapped key, a damaged ignition cylinder, or a lock that has been forced.
  • Time and location of the call, including late-night or holiday hours and how far we must travel within Pasadena and beyond.
  • Number of keys or fobs needed, and whether you want spares made in the same visit.

Why Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to the vehicle instead of requiring a tow or a trip to a shop.
  • In business in Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with the owner, David Shar, leading the technical work.
  • We cover more than passenger cars: trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles can all be handled, which suits Pasadena businesses with work vans and service trucks.
  • We explain the approach and the cost factors before work begins, rather than surprising you afterward.
  • We verify ownership before opening or keying a vehicle, which protects you as the owner.
  • We aim to avoid damage: careful entry methods for lockouts, and repair of ignitions and locks when repair makes more sense than replacement.

Automotive Locksmith across Pasadena

Pasadena is a city where vehicles end up in very different settings. In Old Pasadena and the Playhouse District, cars sit in tight parking structures and on Colorado Boulevard side streets, where a lockout during dinner or a show is common. Around the Rose Bowl, event days fill lots and surrounding streets, and lost or locked-in keys are an easy mistake in the crowds. Near Caltech and Lake Avenue, students and researchers keep odd hours and often depend on their cars to get across town, so a key problem late at night needs an answer that does not wait for morning.

Residential Pasadena has its own pattern. In Bungalow Heaven, Garfield Heights and Madison Heights, many homes have narrow driveways, detached garages and street parking, and vehicles often sit unused for stretches before a key or battery issue shows up. Hastings Ranch has more driveways and garages, with commuters heading onto the I-210 and SR-134. We work in all of these, including ZIP codes 91101, 91103, 91104, 91105, 91106 and 91107, and we can also reach vehicles near Huntington Hospital, Pasadena City Hall, and along Fair Oaks Avenue.

If you break down or lock yourself out along the I-210, SR-134 or the Arroyo Seco Parkway, call (323) 997-8867 and tell us exactly where you are and whether it is safe to wait. We are mobile only, so every job is done at your vehicle. For local businesses with fleets or work trucks, we can also help with spare keys and replacement programming so one lost key does not sideline a vehicle.

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Automotive Locksmith in Pasadena — FAQs

Can you unlock my car in Pasadena without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use professional entry tools designed to avoid scratching paint or bending frames. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us the make, model and year, and we will explain what to expect before we start.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one on site?
Often we can. Depending on the vehicle, we can cut and program a replacement key at your location, with no tow required. Some vehicles have more demanding systems, so we assess first. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details.
Do you work on transponder keys and key fobs?
Yes. We program transponder keys and remote fobs for many vehicles, and we can often add a spare. Programming requirements vary by make and year, so the exact approach depends on your vehicle.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We can extract broken key pieces and, if needed, repair or replace the affected lock or ignition cylinder. Try not to force the key or turn it further, since that can make the extraction harder.
Do you service motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles in Pasadena?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. For businesses, we can help with spare keys and replacements for multiple vehicles.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and proof of ownership, such as registration, before opening a vehicle or making keys. It protects you and is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour, and we will talk through your situation.
How is the price of an automotive locksmith job decided?
It depends on factors such as the vehicle, the type of key, whether any key still works, the kind of problem, the time of day and your location. We explain what applies to your situation before beginning 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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