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Automotive Locksmith in Rowland Heights, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Rowland Heights, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, transponder programming and ignition problems. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, and we'll work out the next step with you.

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Rowland Heights is a car-dependent place. Whether you're commuting along SR-60, running errands on Colima Rd, or heading home up toward Powder Canyon, your vehicle is usually the thing standing between you and the rest of your day. When the keys are locked inside, lost, or the ignition stops cooperating, you need someone who comes to you rather than asking you to find a shop.

Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit, and we are available around the clock. Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles, from a simple lockout to cutting and programming a replacement key.

In Rowland Heights, the situations tend to fall into a few patterns: a lockout in a busy plaza parking lot in Little Taipei after dinner, a key that goes missing on a hike near Schabarum Regional Park, or a work vehicle that needs attention before a small business can open. Whatever the case, we start by understanding the vehicle and the situation, then explain the options before we begin.

How it works in Rowland Heights

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and approximate year of the vehicle, where you are, and what happened. Lockout, lost key, broken key in the ignition and dead fob are all different jobs, so these details help us bring the right tools.

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    We drive to your location

    We are fully mobile, so we meet you wherever the vehicle is: a driveway in the Powder Canyon hillside tracts, a parking structure at a Colima Rd plaza, or a curb along Fullerton Rd. We make no promises about arrival timing, but we will keep you updated.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours, such as ID matched to registration or other documentation. This protects you and keeps the work above board.

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    Entry or diagnosis

    For lockouts, we use professional methods intended to avoid damage to paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For key or ignition problems, we diagnose whether the issue is the key, the lock cylinder, the transponder or the vehicle's immobilizer.

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    Cut, program or repair

    If you need a new key, we cut it and program it to the vehicle on site when the model allows. Worn ignition cylinders can often be repaired or replaced where you are parked.

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    Test and hand over

    We test every key in the door, trunk and ignition, confirm remote functions work, and walk you through what was done before we finish.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a basic lockout is a different job from key cutting, transponder programming, or ignition cylinder replacement.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: many newer vehicles use encrypted transponder or smart-key systems that take more equipment and time to program than older mechanical keys.
  • Whether you still have a working key: duplicating an existing key is generally simpler than creating one from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • Time of day and location: after-hours and overnight calls, or hard-to-reach spots, can affect the overall quote.
  • Number of vehicles: fleet or multi-vehicle visits may be handled in one trip, which changes how the work is scoped.
  • Parts needed: replacement cylinders, key blanks, and fobs vary by manufacturer and affect the final cost.

Why Rowland Heights chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a late-night lockout after dinner in Little Taipei does not have to wait until morning.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with the experience that comes from decades of different vehicle types and problems.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, so the standards come from the top rather than being handed down a chain.
  • One provider for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, which suits Rowland Heights' mix of family vehicles and small-business work vans.
  • We explain options and pricing factors before starting, so there are no surprises midway through the job.
  • We aim to open vehicles without damaging paint, seals or electronics, and we verify ownership before any entry or key creation.

Automotive Locksmith across Rowland Heights

Rowland Heights sits in the 91748 ZIP code, and its layout shapes how automotive lockouts happen here. The Little Taipei commercial core along Colima Rd and Nogales St is crowded with restaurants, markets and offices, and parking lots at places like Diamond Plaza, Hong Kong Plaza and Pearl Plaza stay busy well into the night. Keys end up locked in cars during quick stops, and late hours mean help is needed when many other services are closed. We come to the lot and work on the vehicle where it sits.

In the Powder Canyon hillside tracts, homes climb along winding streets with sloped driveways and street parking, and residents often head out for the trails or to Schabarum Regional Park. A key lost on a hike or a fob that stops working at the bottom of a steep drive is exactly the type of call we handle on site. The Fairway Dr area has similar residential patterns, with commuters relying on SR-60 and Fullerton Rd every day.

Small businesses are a big part of the community too. Restaurants, shops and service companies rely on vans and trucks, and a lost key or damaged ignition can halt a day's work. We can service individual vehicles or several in one visit, so a fleet owner in Rowland Heights can get back on the road without hauling every vehicle to a shop.

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Automotive Locksmith in Rowland Heights — FAQs

Do you really come to me in Rowland Heights?
Yes. We are fully mobile with no storefront. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your car, whether it is in a plaza lot, on a hillside street or in your driveway.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we operate 24/7. Late-night lockouts after dining on Colima Rd or early-morning trouble before a commute on SR-60 are both fair game. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
Can you make a new key if I lost all of mine?
In many cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on site for many vehicles, though some models need specific equipment. Tell us the make, model and year when you call.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use professional methods designed to avoid scratches and damage to seals and electronics. We also ask for proof of ownership before opening any vehicle.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We can extract broken key pieces and, when needed, repair or replace the cylinder and cut a new key. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happened so we can bring the right tools.
Do you work on motorcycles and RVs?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Mention the vehicle type when you call so we are prepared.
Can you handle several work vehicles for my business?
Yes. We can service multiple vehicles in one visit, whether you run a restaurant delivery vehicle or a small contractor fleet. Let us know the number and types of vehicles when you call.
How much will it cost?
It depends on the service, the vehicle, whether you have a working key, the time of day and any parts needed. We explain the factors and give you a clear quote before starting 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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