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Car Lockout Service in Los Angeles & Ventura County
Locked your keys in your car or trunk? Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile car lockout service 24/7 across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County. We come to you and unlock your vehicle without damage. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk with a real locksmith.
- Mobile — we come to your location
- Available 24/7
- Upfront price quoted before we start
Few things sour a day like the sound of a car door closing with the keys still inside. It happens in grocery store lots, at the beach, outside the office, in your own driveway at midnight. A lockout is stressful, but it is usually very fixable, and usually without a scratch on the car.
Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. We have no storefront for you to be towed to; we bring the tools to wherever your vehicle is parked. Owner and lead technician David Shar has been serving Los Angeles-area drivers since 1987, and that experience matters on a job like this, because every make and model has its own quirks around doors, windows, weather stripping, and airbags.
Whether the keys are on the seat, in the trunk, or you simply cannot get the fob to respond, call (323) 997-8867 any hour. We will ask a few questions, tell you what to expect, and get to work on getting you back in safely.
How our car lockout service works
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You call and describe the situation
Tell us where you are, the year, make, and model of the vehicle, and where the keys are (cabin, trunk, or lost). If anyone, a child or a pet, is inside, say so right away so we can treat it as urgent and advise you on safety.
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We confirm who you are and that it is your vehicle
Before opening any car, we ask for proof of ownership or authorization, such as an ID and registration or insurance paperwork. This protects you and keeps us from helping with something that is not yours.
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We assess the vehicle and choose a method
Door design, window type, locks, and side airbags all affect which technique is safe. We pick the approach that avoids stress on the door frame, paint, and wiring.
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We unlock the car without damage
Using professional tools made for vehicle entry, we open the door or trunk carefully. We do not pry, drill, or force a door when a gentler method will work.
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We check everything and get you on your way
Once you are in, we make sure the doors, locks, and weather seals work as they should. If your key is missing altogether, we can talk through replacement options as a separate next step.
What affects the price
- Time of day: late-night, weekend, and holiday calls can be priced differently than daytime appointments.
- Your location and distance: how far our technician must travel to reach you across a large service area.
- Vehicle type: some newer or luxury models with more complex door and window systems take more time and care.
- Where the keys are: a locked cabin, a locked trunk, or a situation where the key is lost can each involve different work.
- Whether additional services are needed, such as key replacement or fob programming, which are separate from the unlock itself.
- Access conditions: tight parking garages, bad weather, or an unusual setting can affect the job.
Why choose us
- Fully mobile: we come to your car, so you never have to arrange a tow just to get back in.
- Damage-avoiding approach: we choose methods that protect paint, weather stripping, and door electronics.
- Owner-led experience: David Shar has worked as a locksmith in Los Angeles since 1987.
- Available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, because lockouts do not keep business hours.
- Honest about options: if the key is lost, not just locked in, we explain what replacement involves rather than pushing extras.
- Ownership checks every time, which protects you and your vehicle.
Where we work
We work across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County, wherever your car happens to be. In the San Fernando Valley and the San Gabriel Valley, we help drivers at shopping centers, apartment complexes, schools, and workplaces. In the South Bay and Harbor area and across the Westside, we handle lockouts at beach lots, garages, restaurants, and busy street parking.
We also serve the Gateway Cities, Central and South LA, and parts of Ventura County. Because we are mobile, the service is the same wherever you are: give us your location, and a technician heads your way. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will confirm that we cover your spot and talk through next steps.
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Car Lockout — FAQs
Will unlocking my car damage it?
Can you open a locked trunk?
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
What if my child or pet is locked inside?
Do you serve me if I am in a parking garage or on the street?
What if my key is lost rather than locked inside?
How much does a car lockout cost?
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician
Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.
Last updated 2026-10-12.