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Automotive Locksmith in Porter Ranch, CA

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

  • Mobile to your Porter Ranch location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Porter Ranch sits on the northwest rim of the San Fernando Valley, and life here runs on cars. Residents commute down Reseda Blvd or onto the Ronald Reagan Fwy (SR-118), shop at the Vineyards, and park at trailheads and the country club. When a key goes missing or a door locks with the keys inside, you need help that comes to the vehicle, not a tow to a shop.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit; the work happens in your driveway, in a parking structure, or at the curb on Rinaldi St or Tampa Ave.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. That includes opening locked vehicles without damage where possible, cutting and programming replacement keys, repairing worn ignitions, and servicing broken or stuck key blanks. We are available around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays.

How it works in Porter Ranch

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    Call and describe the situation

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

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    Confirm it is your vehicle

    Before we open or make a key for any vehicle, we ask for proof of ownership or authorization, such as ID matched to registration or insurance. This protects you and keeps us on the right side of the law.

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    Get a clear quote before work starts

    Once we know the vehicle and the job, we explain what is involved and what affects the price. You decide whether to go ahead before we start.

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    Entry, cutting or programming on site

    For lockouts we use professional entry tools made to protect paint, weatherstripping and wiring. For keys, we cut and program at your vehicle, whether it uses a basic mechanical key, a transponder chip, or a remote fob.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test door locks, ignition, remote functions and every key we made, so you know it all works before you drive away. If an ignition or lock is worn, we tell you plainly what repair makes sense.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer vehicles with encrypted immobilizer systems take more time and equipment than older mechanical-key models.
  • Type of key needed: a simple mechanical key, a transponder key, a flip key, a remote fob, or a smart proximity key.
  • Whether you have a working spare, because copying an existing key is usually simpler than creating one from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • The job itself: a straightforward lockout differs from extracting a broken key, repairing an ignition cylinder, or replacing a damaged door lock.
  • Time of day and location, since late-night, weekend or holiday calls and hard-to-reach spots can affect the quote.
  • Number of keys or vehicles, which matters for families wanting extra spares and for fleet accounts.

Why Porter Ranch chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we come to your driveway, garage or parking spot rather than asking you to tow a car anywhere.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work rather than handing it to an unknown subcontractor.
  • Open 24/7, which suits late returns from the 118 or an early trailhead morning when a key goes missing.
  • One team for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a family with several vehicle types can call one number.
  • Ownership verification on every job, because careful locksmiths do not open or key a vehicle for just anyone.
  • Straight answers on repair versus replacement, including whether a worn ignition can be fixed instead of replaced.

Automotive Locksmith across Porter Ranch

Porter Ranch is largely master-planned, and the way people live here shapes the calls we get. In The Oaks of Porter Ranch and the gated tracts around Porter Ranch Estates, vehicles often sit in garages and driveways behind gates, so a locked-out or key-less driver can be stuck at home with a car that will not start. We come to the residence, and a resident or the gate system can let us in. Many households also have several newer vehicles with transponder keys and fobs, so spare keys are a practical thing to arrange before one is lost.

Around The Vineyards and the Porter Ranch Town Center area, 91326 and 91327 both see the usual shopping-trip lockouts: keys set on a counter, in a cart, or inside a trunk that closed. The same goes for the Renaissance and Sorrento tracts, where daily commuting to the 118 puts steady wear on keys and ignitions. If you are parked at Limekiln Canyon Park, near Aliso Canyon Park, or at Porter Valley Country Club, we can meet you in the lot.

The north end of the community is also exposed to Santa Ana winds and fine dust from the Santa Susana Mountains. Grit can work into door locks and ignition cylinders over time, causing keys to stick or turn roughly. If a key has started to feel gritty or stiff, mention that on the call; cleaning and servicing the lock early is often better than waiting for a key to snap. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Automotive Locksmith in Porter Ranch — FAQs

Do you come to Porter Ranch at night?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so night, weekend and holiday calls are normal for us. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will plan the visit with you.
Can you make a new car key if I have lost every key?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement on site for many makes and models, even with no working key. Newer encrypted systems may take more time. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use professional entry tools designed to protect paint, window seals and wiring, and damage is not expected. If your vehicle has a feature that makes entry unusually delicate, we will explain that before we begin.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and proof of ownership or authorization, such as registration or insurance, before opening a vehicle or making a key. It protects owners from theft.
My key is stiff and gritty. Is that a lock problem?
It can be. Wind-blown dust and grit common near the hills can build up in lock cylinders and ignitions. Cleaning and servicing early can prevent a broken key. If a key has already snapped, call (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Tell us the vehicle type when you call so we bring the right equipment.
Do you have a shop I can visit in Porter Ranch?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront. All work is done at your vehicle, wherever it is parked in Porter Ranch or nearby.
Can you handle a business fleet?
Yes. We can help with key duplication, lockouts and ignition repairs for fleets. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your vehicles and how you want spare keys managed.
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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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