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Automotive Locksmith in South Pasadena, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile automotive locksmith service in South Pasadena, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We handle car lockouts, lost keys, transponder keys and ignition problems at your location. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where your vehicle is parked.

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A car that will not open or start never picks a convenient moment. In South Pasadena it might happen in the lot near the Metro A Line Mission station after a commute, on a Fair Oaks Avenue curb while you pick up something from the pharmacy soda fountain, or in a driveway on a leafy side street when you are already late. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the work happens wherever the vehicle is sitting. We do not have a storefront, and you never need to tow a car to us.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on fieldwork. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets: lockouts, broken or lost keys, key duplication, transponder and remote key programming, and ignition or door lock repair. We are available around the clock, including nights, weekends and holidays.

South Pasadena is compact, walkable and busy with a mix of residents, shoppers, commuters and visitors. Street parking on Mission Street and Fair Oaks fills quickly, and many households here keep older vehicles next to newer ones. That variety matters, because a vintage car with a worn ignition cylinder needs a different approach than a recent model with a push-button start and an encrypted key. We assess the specific vehicle before we begin, and we explain what we are going to do.

How it works in South Pasadena

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model and year, what happened, and where the vehicle is, whether that is a Mission Street curb, a Garfield Park lot or a driveway in Monterey Hills. The more detail you give, the better we can prepare.

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    We confirm who you are and that the vehicle is yours

    Before opening or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof of ownership, such as a registration or ID that matches the vehicle. This protects you and protects every other car owner in town.

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    We choose the least invasive method

    For a lockout, we use professional tools designed to open the door without damaging paint, weatherstripping or the lock. We would rather take a careful approach than a fast one that leaves you with a repair bill.

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    We cut or program the key on site

    If keys are lost, we can generate a replacement from the vehicle itself. For transponder and remote keys, we program them to the car in your presence. Broken keys in a door or ignition are extracted before any new key is made.

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    We test everything before we leave

    We check that the key turns smoothly, starts the vehicle, and that remote functions work where applicable. If an ignition or lock is worn, we tell you plainly what repair or replacement makes sense, and you decide.

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    You get clear paperwork and advice

    We review the work done and suggest practical steps, like a spare key so the next lockout is not an emergency. For fleet customers, we can talk through key organization and a plan for future needs.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since many newer vehicles use encrypted keys that require specialized programming equipment.
  • Type of key involved: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key or a smart proximity key all involve different work.
  • Whether you need a lockout opened, a key made from scratch after all keys are lost, or a duplicate from a working key.
  • Condition of the lock or ignition, including a broken key fragment or a worn cylinder that needs repair or replacement.
  • Time of day and location, because service at night, on a holiday or in a hard-to-reach spot can affect the quote.
  • Number of vehicles, which matters for fleets and families with several cars needing keys at the same visit.

Why South Pasadena chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so you are not stuck arranging a tow to a shop for something that can be solved where the car sits.
  • In business since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, with decades of hands-on experience across many vehicle types.
  • We work on cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call covers a family driveway or a small business with several vehicles.
  • We try to open and repair without damage, and we explain the options before work starts instead of pushing a replacement you may not need.
  • We verify ownership before making keys or opening vehicles, which keeps the service responsible and trustworthy.
  • We know South Pasadena's mix of tight street parking, older homes with detached garages and busy commercial blocks, and plan the visit accordingly.

Automotive Locksmith across South Pasadena

South Pasadena covers only about 3.4 square miles, but the places where cars get stuck vary a lot. In the Mission Street District, the antique stores on Mission West, the Rialto Theatre and the farmers market bring steady foot traffic, and drivers sometimes lock keys inside while parallel parking or loading purchases. Across town, Monterey Hills and Altos de Monterey have hillside streets and driveways where a lost key or a dead remote can turn into a real problem, especially at night when there is no easy walk to anywhere.

Our service area includes ZIP codes 91030 and 91031. We regularly think about the roads that connect them: Fair Oaks Avenue, Fremont Avenue, Huntington Drive and Mission Street, along with the I-110 Arroyo Seco Parkway that carries many residents to work. If your vehicle is parked near the Metro A Line Mission station while you are commuting, or at Garfield Park during a weekend, we can come to you rather than have you wait for a tow.

Because South Pasadena is a popular film and TV location, vehicles sometimes stay parked on residential blocks for extended periods or change hands among crew and owners. If you manage a production vehicle, a work truck or a small fleet for a local shop, we can help with duplicate keys, lockouts and keeping access organized. We are mobile only, so the visit always happens at your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need us.

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Automotive Locksmith in South Pasadena — FAQs

Do you offer automotive locksmith service in South Pasadena at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your vehicle and location.
Do I have to bring my car to you?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to wherever your car is, whether that is a street near Mission West, a driveway in Monterey Hills or a parking lot.
Can you make a new key if I lost all of my car keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on site once ownership is verified. The process depends on your vehicle's make, model and year. Call (323) 997-8867 with those details and we will explain what to expect.
Will opening my car door damage it?
Our goal is to open vehicles without damage by using professional tools made for the purpose. We assess your specific vehicle first and choose the least invasive approach.
What proof of ownership will you ask for?
We typically ask for a registration, title or ID that matches the vehicle. This keeps the service safe for everyone and prevents unauthorized access to someone else's car.
Can you program transponder keys and remotes?
Yes, we program transponder keys and many remote and proximity keys. Compatibility varies by vehicle, so give us the year, make and model when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles?
Yes. Our automotive service includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. For multiple vehicles, tell us how many and what types so we can plan the visit.
How is the price determined?
Pricing depends on factors such as the vehicle, the type of key, the work required, the condition of the lock or ignition, and the time and location. We explain the work and the quote 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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