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Automotive Locksmith in Studio City, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Studio City, California: car lockouts, key and fob replacement, ignition repair and more, brought to your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and speak with a real locksmith about where you are and what happened.

  • Mobile to your Studio City location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A car problem in Studio City rarely happens somewhere convenient. It might be a locked door in the Ventura Boulevard lot behind a restaurant, a dead key fob at the Studio City Farmers Market, or a missing key after a hike at Wilacre Park. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to the vehicle. There is no shop to tow it to and no storefront to visit.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes lockouts, duplicate and replacement keys, transponder and smart-key programming, broken keys stuck in a door or ignition, worn ignition cylinders, and trunk or glove box locks. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work.

We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. When you call (323) 997-8867, we ask a few plain questions about the make, model and year, what the situation is, and where the vehicle is parked. That lets us tell you honestly what is involved before anyone drives out.

How it works in Studio City

  1. 1

    Call and describe the situation

    Phone us at (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, year and exact location, such as a Ventura Blvd lot, a street in Colfax Meadows or a hillside driveway. Let us know whether the keys are inside, lost or broken, and whether children or pets are in the car.

  2. 2

    Confirm the vehicle and ownership

    Before we open a car or cut a key, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as ID matched to registration or insurance. It protects you, and it is a standard step for any responsible locksmith.

  3. 3

    Choose the least invasive entry method

    For lockouts we use professional tools designed to open the door without damaging paint, weatherstripping or the lock. Modern doors have side airbags and wiring, so careful technique matters.

  4. 4

    Cut or program the key on site

    If you need a new key, we cut it and program the transponder or smart fob at your vehicle. Many modern cars require the new key to be paired with the onboard computer, and we handle that on the spot where the vehicle allows it.

  5. 5

    Test everything before we leave

    We test the key in the doors, trunk and ignition, confirm remote functions work and make sure the car starts. If an ignition or lock is worn, we explain the repair options plainly.

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    Review and advise on spares

    With the job done, we go over what was done and suggest a spare key if you have only one. Having a spare made while you still have a working key is usually simpler than starting from nothing.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since European and newer push-button start systems usually involve more programming than an older basic-key car
  • Whether you need a lockout opened, a key duplicated from an existing one, or a brand-new key made when all keys are lost
  • Key type: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a proximity smart fob each involve different parts and procedures
  • Time of day and your location, as late-night calls and hillside or hard-to-reach spots can affect the scope of the visit
  • Extra work such as extracting a broken key, repairing a worn ignition cylinder or replacing a damaged door lock
  • Number of vehicles, as fleet jobs or several keys in one visit are quoted differently from a single call

Why Studio City chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so help comes to your vehicle rather than requiring a tow
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar directly involved in the work
  • Experience with cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, not just standard sedans
  • We explain what is involved before work begins and do not claim to know a price until we know the vehicle and the situation
  • Careful, damage-conscious entry methods suited to modern doors with airbags and electronics
  • Same company handles home, business and automotive locks, which helps when a key problem spans more than one of them

Automotive Locksmith across Studio City

Studio City stretches from the flats north of Ventura Boulevard, in Colfax Meadows and the 91604 area, up into the hillsides toward Fryman Canyon and Laurel Canyon. That mix shapes the calls we see. In the flats, cars sit in driveways beside 1940s and 50s ranch homes or along tree-lined streets, and lockouts often happen during school drop-offs and errands. Along Ventura Boulevard and in Tujunga Village, we are more likely to be dealing with parked cars at restaurants, shops and the Studio City Farmers Market.

The hillsides bring their own situations. Drivers returning from Wilacre Park or Fryman Canyon may find a key lost on the trail, and narrow winding streets off Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue can make meeting a locksmith tricky, so we ask for precise directions and parking details. Newer gated contemporary homes in 91604 and 91602 often have multiple cars and smart keys, and a key replacement there can mean programming several fobs. Industry workers heading to Radford Studio Center in 91604 or 91607, and families near Harvard-Westlake School, sometimes need help on tight schedules.

Whether you are near US-101 in 91607, in a condo garage in 91614, or on a quiet street in Silver Triangle, call (323) 997-8867. We are mobile, so we meet you where the car is.

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Automotive Locksmith in Studio City — FAQs

Can you open my car if I locked the keys inside in Studio City?
Yes. We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith and open locked vehicles using tools designed to avoid damage. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location and vehicle details, and we will explain what to expect.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and something connecting you to the vehicle, such as registration or insurance. This protects owners and is a normal practice for reputable locksmiths.
I lost all my keys. Can you make a new one without the original?
In many cases, yes. We can cut and program a new key on site for many vehicles, though some models have additional requirements. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year and we will tell you what is realistic.
Can you program a key fob or smart key?
We program transponder keys, remote head keys and many smart fobs at your vehicle. Whether a specific model can be done on site depends on the make and year, so it helps to call ahead.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We can extract broken key pieces and, if needed, make a replacement key. If the ignition cylinder or lock is worn, we can discuss repair or replacement.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Details vary by vehicle, so tell us what you drive when you call.
Can you reach me in the Studio City hills?
We serve the hillside areas near Laurel Canyon, Coldwater Canyon and Fryman Canyon. Give us exact directions and any gate codes or parking notes so we can find you without delay.
How do you determine the price?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, what service you need, time of day and location. We discuss these factors before starting. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your situation.
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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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