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Automotive Locksmith in Pico Rivera, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Pico Rivera, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, broken keys and ignition problems. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will tell you what to expect.

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Getting locked out of a car is rarely convenient, and in Pico Rivera it tends to happen in the middle of ordinary life: in the lot at Pico Rivera Towne Center with a cart full of groceries, beside Smith Park after a kid's game, or on a side street off Whittier Blvd when you are already late for work. Our automotive locksmith service is fully mobile, so we come to wherever the vehicle is parked. There is no shop to tow it to and no storefront to visit.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. Automotive work is a big part of that experience. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles, and the job might be as simple as opening a locked door without damage or as involved as cutting and programming a new key after every original has been lost.

Pico Rivera sits right between the I-5 and I-605, and many residents commute, haul for work or run small businesses with work trucks. A vehicle that will not start or open can derail an entire day. We work to get you back in the driver's seat with a clear explanation of what is wrong, what the options are, and what affects the cost, before work begins.

How it works in Pico Rivera

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us the make, model and year, where the vehicle is parked, and what happened: keys locked inside, keys lost, a key snapped in the ignition, or a fob that has stopped working. Those details tell us what tools and key blanks to bring.

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    We travel to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we drive to you, whether that is a driveway in North Pico Rivera, a parking space near the Sports Arena or a roadside spot along Washington Blvd. We make no promises about arrival time over the phone that we cannot back up, but we will keep you informed.

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    Confirm ownership and assess

    Before opening or making a key for a vehicle, we ask you to show that it is yours, typically through ID and registration or similar paperwork. Then we assess the lock, ignition, door and key system so the plan fits what the vehicle actually needs.

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    Entry or key work done carefully

    For lockouts we use professional entry methods designed to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping and wiring. For lost or broken keys we extract broken pieces, cut keys by code or by hand, and program transponder keys or fobs where the vehicle requires it.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the key in the door, trunk and ignition, check that remotes and the immobilizer respond, and confirm you have the right number of working keys. You get an explanation of what we did and a clear final cost based on the work performed.

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What affects the price

  • The type of service: opening a locked door, extracting a broken key, cutting a replacement key and programming a transponder or smart key are all different jobs with different labor and parts.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer and European vehicles often use more complex immobilizer systems that take more time and specialized equipment.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy from, or whether every key has been lost and a new one must be originated.
  • The number of keys or fobs you need, and whether they are basic keys, transponder keys, remote head keys or proximity smart keys.
  • The time of day and the location, because after-hours calls and travel across Greater Los Angeles can affect the total.
  • Vehicle type, since motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles can involve different lock types and, for fleets, multiple units in one visit.

Why Pico Rivera chooses us

  • Fully mobile 24/7 service, so you do not need to tow a car or find a shop that is open at night.
  • Over three decades in business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work rather than handing it off to unknown contractors.
  • Experience across cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call covers a family sedan, a work van or a delivery fleet.
  • Ownership verification on every vehicle, which protects you as much as it protects us.
  • Upfront explanation of options and cost factors before work begins, with no invented promises about timing or price.
  • Care to avoid damage, using entry methods meant to protect paint, seals, wiring and electronics.

Automotive Locksmith across Pico Rivera

Pico Rivera was formed in 1958 from the Pico and Rivera districts, and the vehicles here reflect the city's mix of commuters, families and working businesses. Whether you live in Pico, Rivera or North Pico Rivera, we come to your driveway, your curb or your workplace lot. Many homes here are single-story 1950s tract houses with driveways and street parking, and a lot of cars spend their nights parked outside, where a lost key or a jammed door can show up at the worst moment.

We regularly serve the areas around ZIP codes 90660, 90661 and 90662, from the shopping lots at Pico Rivera Towne Center to the streets near Smith Park and Streamland Park. If you were at an event at the Pico Rivera Sports Arena or enjoying the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area next door and came back to find keys locked inside, we can meet you in the parking lot. Drivers heading along the I-5, I-605, Whittier Blvd, Washington Blvd or Rosemead Blvd who run into a key problem can tell us their location and we will come to them.

Businesses along Whittier, Washington and Rosemead Blvds and the light-industrial areas near the I-605 and San Gabriel River corridor often rely on work trucks and vans. We can help with lost keys, broken keys or lockouts on those vehicles so a stalled truck does not hold up a job. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are.

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Automotive Locksmith in Pico Rivera — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Pico Rivera?
Yes. We are fully mobile and available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us where the vehicle is, and we will come to your home, workplace, parking lot or roadside location in Pico Rivera.
Can you open my car without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use professional entry tools and techniques designed to avoid scratching paint or harming door seals, wiring and airbags. We assess the vehicle first and explain the approach.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one?
Often we can. We can cut a key and program it to your vehicle, depending on make, model and year. We will need proof of ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details so we know what to bring.
A key broke off in my ignition or door. What should I do?
Stop turning or forcing the key, since that can push the piece deeper or damage the lock. Call us and we can extract the broken piece and, if needed, cut a replacement key on site.
Do you program transponder keys and key fobs?
Yes, for many vehicles. Newer vehicles use immobilizer systems that require programming. Tell us the make, model and year when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will confirm what is possible.
What do I need to show to prove the car is mine?
We ask for identification and documentation such as registration or title that connects you to the vehicle. This protects owners from theft and is a standard step in legitimate locksmith work.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Businesses in Pico Rivera with multiple vehicles can call us to discuss lost keys, rekeying or lockout support.
How much will an automotive locksmith visit cost?
It depends on the service, the vehicle, whether you have a spare key, how many keys you need and the time and location. We explain these factors and the cost 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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