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Automotive Locksmith in Sherman Oaks, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Sherman Oaks, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, ignition problems and key fobs. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A car problem in Sherman Oaks rarely happens somewhere convenient. It might be a locked door in the Galleria parking structure, a lost key after dinner on Ventura Boulevard, or a fob that dies on a hillside street south of the Boulevard. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the work happens wherever your vehicle is sitting. We have no storefront to tow your car to, and we are available 24/7.

Since 1987, our team, led by owner and lead technician David Shar, has handled automotive lock and key work across Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County. That covers everyday cars and trucks, motorcycles, RVs and work vehicles that belong to a business fleet. Each vehicle has its own key system, so we start by learning what you are driving and what has gone wrong before we recommend anything.

This page explains how an automotive call works, what affects the cost, and what is specific to Sherman Oaks, a neighborhood split between valley-floor flats and winding hillside roads. When you are ready, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your situation.

How it works in Sherman Oaks

  1. 1

    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year of the vehicle, where it is parked, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key broken, or fob not working. Those details tell us what tools and key blanks to bring.

  2. 2

    We confirm the details and the plan

    Before work begins we talk through what is likely needed and what factors affect the price. We will also ask for your location, whether that is a street in Chandler Estates, a lot near Westfield Fashion Square or a driveway in the hills.

  3. 3

    We come to your vehicle

    Our technician drives to you with the equipment needed for entry, key cutting and programming. Everything is done on site, so your car does not need to be towed unless something unrelated to the lock system is wrong.

  4. 4

    We verify ownership

    For your protection, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as registration or ID matching the vehicle. This is standard and keeps your car from being opened or keyed for someone else.

  5. 5

    We do the work

    Depending on the job, that means opening the door without damage, cutting a new key, programming a transponder key or fob, or addressing a worn ignition. We test every function before we finish.

  6. 6

    We test and hand over the keys

    You see the key start the car, lock and unlock the doors, and operate any remote buttons. If you want a spare, we can discuss making one so the next incident is less stressful.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, because newer and European vehicles often use more complex key and immobilizer systems than older models.
  • The type of key involved: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a smart proximity key or a motorcycle key.
  • The kind of service: lockout entry, key cutting, programming, ignition repair or replacement, or a broken key extraction.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, since originating a key from scratch usually takes more work.
  • Time of day and the location of the vehicle, since we are available at all hours and travel to you.
  • Whether a part such as an ignition cylinder, fob shell or specialty key blank must be sourced for your vehicle.

Why Sherman Oaks chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. The work is done where your vehicle is parked, whether in a Galleria garage or a hillside driveway.
  • Open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, because lock problems do not keep business hours.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work.
  • Broad vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles, so one call can handle a household or a business.
  • Upfront conversation about what drives the price, so you understand the work before it starts.
  • Ownership verification on every vehicle, which protects you as much as it protects us.

Automotive Locksmith across Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks has two distinct driving environments. On the valley-floor flats around the Sherman Oaks Galleria district at Ventura and Sepulveda, cars sit in busy retail and restaurant parking structures, curbside along Ventura Boulevard, and in driveways of 1930s to 1950s homes and condos in Chandler Estates. Key and fob problems here often happen mid-errand, near Westfield Fashion Square or Sherman Oaks Castle Park, and we can reach you from the 101 or 405 corridors.

South of the Boulevard, the Santa Monica Mountains hillsides bring narrow, winding roads, steep driveways and gated estates near Fryman Canyon. Vehicles there can be newer, higher-end models with proximity keys and sophisticated immobilizers, and a lost fob can be a real problem. Because we come to you, we can handle programming at the driveway rather than asking you to get the car down the hill.

We serve Sherman Oaks ZIP codes 91403 and 91423, along Ventura Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard. If you run a business on the Ventura corridor with vehicles to keep on the road, we can also help with fleet keys and lockouts. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.

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Other Sherman Oaks locksmith services

See all of our Sherman Oaks services, or our citywide automotive locksmith page.

Automotive Locksmith in Sherman Oaks — FAQs

Do you really come to me in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your vehicle anywhere in Sherman Oaks, including the Galleria area, Ventura Boulevard and hillside streets. Call (323) 997-8867.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. If you are locked out late after dinner on Ventura Boulevard, call (323) 997-8867.
Can you make a new key if I lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement on site once ownership is verified. Details depend on the vehicle, so call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year.
Will opening my car door damage it?
Our goal is entry without damage. We use tools designed for vehicle entry and choose the method based on your car's design, including newer models with sensitive electronics.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. We service cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Key types differ widely, so tell us what you drive when you call.
What proof of ownership will you ask for?
We typically ask for ID and registration or other documents tying you to the vehicle. This protects owners from unauthorized entry or key duplication.
Can you program a smart key or fob on a hillside driveway?
Often, yes. Because we are mobile, we can program on site, including on hillside streets south of the Boulevard. Availability depends on the vehicle, so confirm by phone.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, service needed, whether you have a spare, and when and where we are called. We explain these factors before work begins.
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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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