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Automotive Locksmith in Sylmar, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Sylmar, California: car lockouts, lost or broken keys, transponder keys and fobs, ignition repair, and more. We come to your vehicle wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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Sylmar is a spread-out community. Residents drive from foothill driveways down to Foothill Boulevard, Hubbard Street and Roxford Street, then onto the I-5, I-210 or SR-14 near the Newhall Pass interchange. With that much driving, car key trouble rarely happens at a convenient time or place. It might be a locked door at a hospital parking lot, a lost key at a trailhead, or a fob that dies in a driveway at night.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit and no tow needed: we bring the tools and key-cutting and programming equipment to wherever the vehicle sits, and we answer the phone around the clock.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes opening locked vehicles without damage where possible, cutting and programming replacement keys, repairing worn or damaged ignitions and door locks, and extracting broken keys. Because Sylmar has horse trailers, work trucks and family SUVs parked side by side, we see a wide range of vehicles and key systems.

How it works in Sylmar

  1. 1

    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where the vehicle is, and what happened: locked out, lost key, broken key, or a fob that stopped working. We answer 24/7 and will tell you honestly what the job involves.

  2. 2

    We confirm ownership

    Before opening or making a key for any vehicle, we ask for proof that it is yours, such as ID matched to the registration or insurance. This protects you and is standard practice for a responsible locksmith.

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    We come to the vehicle

    Our technician drives to you, whether you are in a Rancho Cascades driveway, a lot near Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, or a roadside pullout. We do not give timing promises because traffic and location vary, but we keep you informed.

  4. 4

    Entry, diagnosis or key work

    For lockouts we use professional tools designed to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping. For lost keys we cut and program a replacement on-site. For ignition or door-lock trouble we diagnose before repairing.

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    Testing and handoff

    We test every key, fob and lock several times, confirm the remote functions work, and make sure the vehicle starts. You get a clear explanation of what was done and advice on keeping a spare.

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What affects the price

  • The type of vehicle and key system: a basic mechanical key differs greatly from a transponder, smart key or push-button start system.
  • Whether you still have a working key. Duplicating from an existing key is usually simpler than creating a new one when all keys are lost.
  • The work required: opening a door, extracting a broken key, repairing an ignition, and programming a fob are different jobs.
  • Make, model and year, since some vehicles need special software or procedures to program new keys.
  • Time of day and location, since late-night or hard-to-reach calls involve different logistics than a daytime visit.
  • Quantity: programming multiple keys or servicing several fleet vehicles in one visit is handled differently from a single key.

Why Sylmar chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987. We work from our vehicle, so every call ends at your vehicle, not in a shop you must tow to.
  • Owner-led. David Shar leads the work, so the experience behind the business is behind the service.
  • Available around the clock, including nights and weekends, when lockouts tend to happen.
  • One company for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a household with a work truck and a horse trailer needs one number.
  • Honest scoping. We explain what the job involves and what affects the cost before work starts, with no invented quotes or pressure.
  • Local awareness. We know the Sylmar mix of foothill driveways, gated communities and freeway commuting.

Automotive Locksmith across Sylmar

Sylmar climbs from the valley floor into the San Gabriel foothills, and its vehicles reflect that. In Rancho Cascades and other gated subdivisions, residents often keep several cars behind electronic gates, so a lost fob can mean being stuck inside or outside. In El Cariso, families park near El Cariso Community Regional Park & Golf Course and Veterans Memorial Community Regional Park, and a key left in a bag or locked in a car during a game is a familiar problem. In the Olive View foothill district, staff and visitors at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center sometimes need a lockout handled at odd hours.

In ZIP code 91342 we also see work trucks, horse trailers and RVs, especially near Hubbard Street and Foothill Boulevard, where larger lots are common. Dust and heat can wear on door locks and ignitions, and older vehicles may have keys worn thin from years of use. We handle those along with newer smart keys.

If you break down or lock yourself out along the I-5, I-210 or SR-14 near the Newhall Pass, call (323) 997-8867. If you can safely reach a surface street, tell us the nearest cross street and we will plan the visit from there.

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Other Sylmar locksmith services

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Automotive Locksmith in Sylmar — FAQs

Do you serve all of Sylmar, including the foothills?
Yes. We are mobile and serve Sylmar from Rancho Cascades and El Cariso to the Olive View foothill district. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the vehicle is parked.
Can you make a new car key if I lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We cut and program a replacement on-site. Some vehicles require specific procedures, so tell us the make, model and year when you call.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use professional tools designed to avoid damage to paint, glass and weatherstripping. Any lockout carries some risk, but our methods aim to minimize it.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and proof of ownership, such as registration or insurance, before opening a vehicle or making a key. This protects you.
Can you help with a motorcycle, RV or work truck?
Yes. We service cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Call (323) 997-8867 with the details and we will confirm what we can do.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We extract broken key pieces and can cut a replacement. Please do not force it or use glue, which can make removal harder.
Do you work at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including holidays. Phone (323) 997-8867 any time.
What affects the cost of automotive locksmith service?
The vehicle's key type, whether a working key exists, the work needed, and time and location all matter. We explain the factors upfront and do not quote figures we cannot back up.
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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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