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Automotive Locksmith in Reseda, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Reseda, California, covering car lockouts, replacement keys, ignition problems and more. We come to your vehicle wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day, and talk to a real person about your situation.

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Getting locked out of a car or losing the only key is stressful anywhere, but in Reseda it tends to happen in very ordinary places: a parking space behind a dingbat apartment on Reseda Blvd, a shopping center lot off Sherman Way, the curb outside a post-war bungalow, or the lot at Reseda Park after an afternoon by the lake. Our job is to get you moving again without towing your car to a shop or making you hunt for a storefront.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no counter to visit. Our owner and lead technician, David Shar, and our team bring the tools to you, whether your vehicle is a daily commuter sedan, a work truck, a motorcycle, an RV, or one of several vehicles in a small business fleet.

Automotive work covers more than lockouts. We handle spare and replacement keys, lost-key situations, broken keys stuck in a door or ignition, worn or damaged ignition cylinders, and trunk or door lock trouble. Because every make and year is different, we will ask a few questions up front about your vehicle so we know what the job involves before we start.

How it works in Reseda

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the vehicle is, its make, model and year, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key broken, or ignition not turning. We are available around the clock, so a late-night call from a Sherman Way parking lot gets the same attention as a midday one.

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    We confirm who you are and that the vehicle is yours

    Before opening or making a key for any vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as ID matched to registration or insurance paperwork. This protects you and protects other owners, and any legitimate locksmith should do the same.

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    We assess the lock, key system and surroundings

    On arrival we look at the vehicle itself. Is it a traditional keyed system, a transponder key, or a push-button start? Is the damage limited to the door lock or has the ignition been affected? This tells us the right approach and lets us explain the work before we begin.

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    We do the work with care for your vehicle

    For lockouts we use professional entry methods designed to avoid scratching paint, bending door frames or damaging weatherstripping. For key work we cut and program keys 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 finish

    We confirm the new key starts the vehicle, turns the locks smoothly, and works the trunk or other access points if relevant. If you need a spare, we recommend making it while we are already there, since duplicating an existing key is simpler than starting from nothing after a loss.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key system: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote key fob or a push-button start system each involve different equipment and programming.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some manufacturers require more specialized procedures to access and program.
  • Whether you need entry only, a duplicate key, or a full lost-key replacement with no working key available to copy.
  • The condition of the lock or ignition: a broken key, worn cylinder or previous attempted theft can add repair or replacement work.
  • Time of day and the location of the vehicle, since after-hours calls and more distant jobs involve different logistics.
  • The number of vehicles involved, which matters for fleet or small business work where several keys may be handled in one visit.

Why Reseda chooses us

  • Fully mobile, with no storefront: the work is done at your vehicle, so you do not need to arrange a tow just to get a key made.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician, so the experience behind the work is long-standing rather than new.
  • Covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, which suits Reseda's mix of commuters, tradespeople and small businesses along Sherman Way and Victory Blvd.
  • Available 24/7, so a lockout at a late shift's end or an early morning trip to the Sepulveda Basin does not have to wait for business hours.
  • We explain the approach and what affects the cost before work starts, and we do not quote numbers we cannot stand behind over the phone.
  • We verify ownership before opening or keying a vehicle, which keeps the process safe for honest customers.

Automotive Locksmith across Reseda

Reseda is a flat, car-dependent part of the central San Fernando Valley, and vehicles are part of daily life here. Along the Reseda Blvd commercial district and the Sherman Way corridor, cars sit in small shop lots, behind mid-century dingbat apartment buildings, and on busy side streets. Tenants in those buildings often share tight parking areas, which is where lost keys, forgotten spares and locked-in-the-trunk moments tend to turn up. In the quieter Reseda Park residential area, many homes are 1940s and 50s bungalows with driveways and street parking, and we regularly help people whose key snapped or whose ignition has gotten stiff with age.

We work throughout ZIP codes 91335 and 91337, and across the main roads that connect them: Reseda Blvd, Sherman Way, Vanowen St, Victory Blvd, Saticoy St, Roscoe Blvd, Tampa Ave and Wilbur Ave. If you are stuck near the Reseda Theatre marquee on Sherman Way, at the Reseda Recreation Center, by Reseda Park Lake, or along the Sepulveda Basin edge, we come to you. Drivers who commute on US-101 or Sepulveda Blvd and run into trouble close to home can also call us.

Small businesses here often manage more than one vehicle, such as a delivery van, a contractor truck or a service car. We can help keep them running with spare keys, lost-key replacement and repair of worn locks. If you also need door or deadbolt work at your shop or building, we are the same company and the same phone number: (323) 997-8867.

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Automotive Locksmith in Reseda — FAQs

Can you get into my car in Reseda if I locked my keys inside?
Yes. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the car is parked. We are mobile and open 24/7, and we use professional entry methods designed to avoid damaging the door, paint or weatherstripping. We will ask for proof the vehicle is yours before opening it.
I lost my only car key. Can you make a new one without a spare?
In many cases, yes. Lost-key situations usually mean cutting a new key from the vehicle's lock and programming it if the car has a transponder system. The details depend on the make, model and year, so call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle information and we will explain what to expect.
Do you work on motorcycles, trucks and RVs too?
Yes. We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Each has its own lock and key systems, so we ask about the specific vehicle when you call to make sure we arrive prepared.
My key broke off in the ignition or door. What should I do?
Stop turning or forcing it, because that can push the fragment deeper or damage the cylinder. Call us and we can extract the broken piece and, if needed, repair or replace the cylinder and cut a new key. It is a service we can do at your location.
What affects the cost of automotive locksmith service?
The main factors are the type of key or ignition system, the vehicle's make and year, whether you need entry only or a new key, the condition of the lock, and the time and place of the call. We explain these before beginning work. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.
Do you have a shop in Reseda I can come to?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so there is no storefront to visit. We come to your vehicle at home, work, a parking lot or the side of the road, which usually saves the cost and hassle of a tow.
Do you need proof that the car is mine?
Yes, we ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as ID and registration or insurance documents. It is a standard safeguard that protects you from someone else accessing your vehicle.
Can you help a small business in Reseda with several work vehicles?
Yes. We handle fleet and small business needs, including spare keys, lost-key replacement and lock repairs for multiple vehicles. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your vehicles and we will plan the visit accordingly.
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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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