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Automotive Locksmith in Rolling Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Rolling Hills, California, for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. We come to your estate, barn or roadside, wherever the vehicle is. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, and we will sort out access and the next step.

  • Mobile to your Rolling Hills location
  • Available 24/7
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Rolling Hills is not a typical place to lose a car key. The community is one gated enclave of large ranch-style estates on lots of an acre or more, with private rural roads, white three-rail fencing and long driveways that wind away from the street. When a key is lost, a door is locked with the fob inside, or an ignition fails to turn, the vehicle is often parked far from any public road, and a tow truck is a poor fit. A mobile automotive locksmith that comes to the car is a far more practical answer.

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 and available around the clock. There is no storefront to drive to. Everything we do for your vehicle happens where it sits: in a motor court, beside a horse trailer, in front of a barn, or along Rolling Hills Road.

Our automotive work covers lockouts, replacement and spare keys, transponder and fob programming, broken or stuck keys, worn ignition cylinders, and lock repair on cars, trucks, motorcycles and RVs. Ranch properties often hold more than one vehicle type, including work trucks, tow rigs, utility vehicles and classic cars, and we handle all of them. If you manage several vehicles for an estate or a small business, we can also help with fleet-style key needs.

How it works in Rolling Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the vehicle make, model and year, what happened, and where it is parked. Mention whether the car is inside the Rolling Hills gates or elsewhere, since that affects how we plan the visit.

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    Arrange gate clearance

    Rolling Hills entry is controlled by manned security gates. We coordinate with you so your name is on the list for the gate we will use. A resident or property contact who can confirm the visit saves delay at the entry.

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    Verify ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof that you own it or are authorized to access it, such as registration and identification. This protects you and protects every other owner.

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    Open, diagnose or cut the key

    We use professional entry tools made to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For key work, we cut and program on site, and we check the ignition and door locks for wear that may cause the problem again.

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    Test and hand over

    We test every key in the door, ignition and any remote functions, and confirm the vehicle starts. We recommend a spare so the same situation does not repeat on a dark rural road.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer vehicles with encrypted transponder or smart-key systems need more programming work than older mechanical-key cars.
  • The type of service: a simple lockout is a different job from originating a key when every key is lost, or replacing a worn ignition cylinder.
  • Whether you need a spare as well as a replacement, and how many keys or fobs are to be programmed.
  • Vehicle type, because motorcycles, RVs, trucks and specialty vehicles can each use different lock designs and key blanks.
  • Time of day and urgency, as after-hours and overnight calls involve different scheduling than a planned daytime appointment.
  • Travel and access conditions, including gate coordination and the distance to where the vehicle is parked on a large property.

Why Rolling Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile only. We have no shop, so we are not pulled between a counter and the road. The service is designed around coming to you.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so experience with older and newer vehicles alike is built into the business.
  • Open 24/7, which matters in a community with unlit rural roads where a stranded driver at night needs a real answer.
  • Comfortable with ranch property logistics, such as working near barns, trailers and long private drives, and coordinating through manned gates.
  • Range across vehicle types, from cars and pickups to motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call can cover a whole property.
  • Honest scoping up front. We explain what is wrong and the options, and we do not push replacement when a repair will do.

Automotive Locksmith across Rolling Hills

Rolling Hills sits behind three manned security gates: the Main Gate off Palos Verdes Drive North, the Eastfield Gate and the Crest Gate. Whether your vehicle is on the Portuguese Bend Road side, along Eastfield Drive or up on Crest Road, we plan the visit around the gate that makes sense and ask that your name be cleared with security so we are not held up at the entry. Within ZIP code 90274, the roads are private, quiet and often unlit, which makes a lockout after dark more than an inconvenience.

The housing here is mostly large single-family ranch homes on acre-plus lots, many dating from the 1950s and 60s, and a good number of properties have barns, stables and tack rooms. That means vehicles are often parked well away from the house: beside a horse trailer, near a barn, or at an electronic estate gate. Hilltop fog and salt air also take a toll on exterior hardware and door locks over the years, and corroded door handles, stiff key cylinders or a sticking ignition are things we see on weathered vehicles in coastal-influenced areas like this one.

The Rolling Hills Community Association, the bridle trail network and the Flying Triangle landslide area shape how people move around the community, and we keep that in mind when planning where to meet you. If your key was lost on a trail ride or at the barn, or a caretaker or ranch hand has left and you want keys changed on work vehicles, call (323) 997-8867 and we will plan a visit to your property.

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Automotive Locksmith in Rolling Hills — FAQs

Can you reach my vehicle inside the Rolling Hills gates?
Yes. We serve Rolling Hills through the manned security gates. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us which gate is closest, and make sure your name is cleared with security so we can go straight through.
I locked my keys in my truck at the barn. Can you open it without damage?
In most cases, yes. We use professional tools designed to open vehicles without harming paint, seals or door electronics. We will verify ownership first and then open it at your location.
What if I have lost every key to my car?
A locksmith can often originate a new key from the vehicle itself and program it on site, so towing is not always necessary. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year and we will explain what is involved.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and horse-trailer tow trucks?
We service cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Tell us exactly what you drive when you call so we can bring the right blanks and equipment.
Can you change the keys on work vehicles after a caretaker or ranch hand leaves?
Yes. We can replace or reprogram keys and, where the lock design allows, change the ignition or door cylinders so old keys no longer work. This is a common step after staff changes on a property.
Is there a shop I can bring my key to?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, with no storefront. We come to your vehicle, which is especially useful on a large estate or at night. Call (323) 997-8867 to start.
Will you make a spare key at the same visit?
Usually, yes. If we are already programming a replacement, adding a spare is often simple and sensible. Having one stored safely at home avoids future emergencies.
Do you answer calls at night and on weekends?
We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Since many Rolling Hills roads are unlit and rural, we understand that after-dark lockouts need a prompt call back.
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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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