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Automotive Locksmith in Santa Clarita, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile automotive locksmith service across Santa Clarita, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys and fobs. Call (323) 997-8867 anytime.

  • Mobile to your Santa Clarita location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A car problem in Santa Clarita rarely happens somewhere convenient. It might be a locked door in a Westfield Valencia Town Center parking structure, a lost key after a long day at Six Flags Magic Mountain, or a dead fob in a driveway in Saugus when you are already late for the I-5. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the tools and the know-how to wherever the vehicle is sitting. There is no shop to tow it to and no storefront to visit.

Our automotive work covers the everyday situations drivers run into: lockouts, broken or worn keys, lost-key replacement, transponder and remote fob programming, ignition cylinder trouble, and keys snapped off in a door or ignition. We also handle motorcycles, RVs and work trucks, and we can support small business fleets that need keys managed without pulling vehicles out of service for a dealer visit.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business on straightforward, honest work. We aim to get you back in the vehicle with as little damage and fuss as possible, and to tell you plainly what the job involves before we begin.

How it works in Santa Clarita

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    Call and describe the vehicle

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the year, make and model, where you are, and what happened: locked out, lost key, broken key, or a fob that stopped working. Those details help us bring the right tools and key blanks for your vehicle.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile and available 24/7, we travel to your location, whether that is a home driveway, a retail lot, a campus parking area or the shoulder near a freeway on-ramp. We will confirm that you are the owner or authorized user before starting work.

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    Assess the lock and the vehicle

    We check the door, ignition and key system to decide the least invasive approach. Newer vehicles with transponder chips, push-button start or high-security keys need a different method than an older car with a basic mechanical key.

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    Open, cut or program

    For a lockout we use professional entry tools made to protect paint, weatherstripping and wiring. For lost keys or fobs, we cut and program replacements on site where the vehicle allows it, and test each one before we finish.

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    Test everything and review the work

    We try the new key in the doors, trunk and ignition, confirm remote functions work, and make sure any extracted broken key pieces are cleared. We explain what we did and give you tips, like keeping a spare, so you are not stranded again.

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What affects the price

  • The type of service: an unlock, a duplicate key, a broken key extraction and an all-keys-lost replacement involve very different amounts of labor and parts.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: transponder, smart-key and high-security systems take more equipment and programming than a basic mechanical key.
  • Key or fob type: a standard blade, a remote head key and a proximity fob all cost different amounts to supply and program.
  • Time and place of the call: nights, weekends, holidays and more remote spots such as canyon roads can affect the job.
  • Condition of the lock or ignition: worn, damaged or previously tampered cylinders may need repair or replacement in addition to a new key.
  • Number of vehicles: fleet or multi-key jobs can often be planned and handled more efficiently than a single emergency call.

Why Santa Clarita chooses us

  • Fully mobile and on call 24/7, so we work where your vehicle is rather than asking you to tow it.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar standing behind the work.
  • We service cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, not just standard passenger vehicles.
  • We aim to open vehicles without damaging paint, seals or electronics, and we explain our approach before starting.
  • We give a clear explanation of the job and what affects the price before work begins, with no surprise add-ons.
  • Keys and fobs are tested before we leave, so you know the vehicle starts and the remotes work.

Automotive Locksmith across Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita is a car-dependent city. People commute along the I-5 and CA-14 (Antelope Valley Fwy), run errands on Valencia Blvd and Newhall Ranch Rd, and head up Soledad Canyon Rd or Bouquet Canyon Rd toward trailheads and weekend spots. That means lockouts and key problems show up in all sorts of places, from a shopping lot near Westfield Valencia Town Center to the parking areas at College of the Canyons and William S. Hart Park.

We work across the city's neighborhoods, including Newhall, Old Town Newhall, Saugus, Canyon Country, Valencia and Plum Canyon. Many homes here are two-story tract houses with attached garages, so a spare key left in the house or garage is a common cause of lockouts in a driveway. Visitors to Six Flags Magic Mountain and Vasquez Rocks sometimes lose or lock keys in the car after a long day, and we can meet you there too.

Whether you are in 91321, 91350, 91351, 91354, 91355, 91387 or 91390, call (323) 997-8867 and we will head your way. We also help local businesses and contractors keep work trucks and fleet vehicles running, so a lost key does not turn into a lost day of work.

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Automotive Locksmith in Santa Clarita — FAQs

Do you offer automotive locksmith service at night and on weekends in Santa Clarita?
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time and we will get started on getting you back in your vehicle.
Do I need to tow my car to a shop for a new key?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and cut and program keys at your vehicle's location, so there is no storefront to visit. Some unusual vehicles may have special requirements, and we will tell you up front.
Can you make a key if I have lost all of my keys?
In many cases, yes. We can often originate a new key and program it to the vehicle on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with the year, make and model and we will tell you what to expect.
Will unlocking my car damage it?
Our methods are designed to avoid damage to paint, door seals and wiring. We assess the vehicle first and choose the least invasive technique.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles?
Yes. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. For businesses with multiple vehicles, call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your needs.
What affects the cost of a car key replacement?
The main factors are the vehicle make and year, the type of key or fob, whether it needs programming, the condition of the lock or ignition, and the time and location of the call. We explain these before starting work.
Can you help if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
Yes. We extract broken key pieces and can cut a replacement key. Please avoid forcing the key, since that can push the fragment deeper.
Do I have to prove the vehicle is mine?
Yes. For everyone's protection, we ask for confirmation that you own the vehicle or are authorized to access it, such as ID and registration, before we begin.
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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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