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Automotive Locksmith in Tarzana · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in Tarzana, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Tarzana, California: car lockouts, lost or broken keys, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair, all done where your vehicle sits. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to you.

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A car problem in Tarzana rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in a medical-center parking structure off Ventura Boulevard, at the curb outside a ranch home near Reseda Boulevard, or at the bottom of a hillside driveway after a long day. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the shop comes to the vehicle. We have no storefront to tow your car to, and that is the point: your car stays put while the work happens beside it.

Crenshaw Lock has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the company on practical, honest automotive work. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. That includes opening locked vehicles without damage, cutting and programming replacement keys, helping when a key snaps in a door or ignition, and diagnosing ignition cylinders that bind or refuse to turn.

We are available around the clock. If you are stuck at 2 a.m. after a late shift or locked out on a Sunday morning, call (323) 997-8867 and explain what is going on. We will tell you what the job involves and what information we need from you, such as the make, model, year and whether you still have any working key.

How it works in Tarzana

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where the vehicle is, and whether you have a spare key. Mention whether the car is a push-button start or uses a traditional blade key, since that shapes the tools and blanks we bring.

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    Confirm the vehicle and your ownership

    Before opening a door or making a key, we ask for proof the vehicle is yours, such as ID matching the registration or insurance paperwork. It protects you as much as it protects us, and it is standard for a legitimate automotive locksmith.

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    Gain entry without damaging the car

    For lockouts we use professional non-destructive entry tools made to protect door seals, paint, wiring and airbag components. We avoid prying and forcing methods that leave you with a repair bill bigger than the original problem.

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    Cut and program the replacement key

    If you lost every key, we can cut a key by code or from the lock and program the transponder or fob to the vehicle on site. Where a key is broken in an ignition or door, we extract it carefully and check the cylinder for wear.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the new key in the door, trunk and ignition, confirm remote functions work, and make sure the car starts and runs normally. If something else needs attention, we explain it plainly so you can decide what to do.

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What affects the price

  • The type of service: a simple lockout is a very different job from cutting and programming a new key for a vehicle with no working copies.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer and European models often use more complex transponder and smart-key systems than older vehicles.
  • Key type required: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a push-button proximity fob each involve different parts and programming effort.
  • Whether a working key exists to copy from, which usually makes duplication simpler than originating a key when all keys are lost.
  • Condition of the lock, such as a worn ignition cylinder or a broken key fragment that needs extraction before anything else can be done.
  • Time and location of the call, including after-hours service and how difficult the vehicle is to reach, such as a hillside driveway or a gated property.

Why Tarzana chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so work happens at your vehicle rather than at a shop you have to get to.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work rather than handing it off to unknown subcontractors.
  • One company for the whole picture: vehicles, homes and offices, which helps when a Tarzana client needs a car key and a rekey at the same time.
  • Non-destructive entry methods and ownership verification as standard practice, not an optional extra.
  • Experience with cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a commercial van and a family sedan are both familiar territory.
  • Straight explanations: we tell you what the job requires and what could affect the cost before work begins.

Automotive Locksmith across Tarzana

Tarzana stretches across very different driving environments, and the work changes with them. North of Ventura Boulevard, the Tarzana flats are full of 1950s ranch homes and apartment buildings, where cars often sit in driveways, carports and street parking along Tampa Avenue, Lindley Avenue and Wilbur Avenue. Lockouts and lost keys there tend to be everyday, and we come to the curb. Customers in ZIP code 91356 often call after a fob stops working or a key goes missing during a move.

South of the Boulevard, the Santa Monica Mountains hillside brings gated estates, steep driveways and multiple vehicles per household. Drivers coming down from Mulholland Drive or back from the US-101 may find a fob battery dead at a gate or a key lost somewhere on the property. We also see the household side of this: after staff or housekeeper turnover, owners sometimes want vehicle keys reviewed alongside smart-lock and gate-intercom rekeying. In ZIP code 91357 and nearby hillside streets, we work with the access constraints of gated driveways.

The Ventura Boulevard medical and commercial corridor, including the area around Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, has its own pattern: busy parking lots, long shifts, and cars left for hours. Staff and visitors get locked out or lose keys at all times of day and night. Near El Caballero Country Club and the Tarzana Recreation Center, we also serve drivers parked for events and activities. Wherever in Tarzana you are, we bring the tools to you, with no shop visit needed.

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Automotive Locksmith in Tarzana — FAQs

Can you come to me anywhere in Tarzana?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and works around the clock across Tarzana, from the flats north of Ventura Boulevard to the hillside south of it. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the vehicle is.
Will opening my car damage the door or paint?
We use professional non-destructive entry tools designed to protect door seals, paint and internal wiring. Avoiding damage is the goal of every lockout we handle.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one?
In many cases yes. We can cut a key by code or from the lock and program the transponder or fob on site. Vehicle make, model and year matter, so have those ready when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you need proof that the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and something tying you to the vehicle, such as registration or insurance. It is a standard safeguard against someone getting into a car that is not theirs.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We can extract the broken piece and check the cylinder for damage or wear. Sometimes the lock can be saved; sometimes it should be repaired or replaced, and we will explain which.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Let us know the vehicle type when you call so we can bring the right equipment.
How is the price of an automotive job determined?
It depends on the service, the vehicle, the key type, the condition of the lock, and the time and location of the call. We explain what applies to your situation before starting work.
Can you help with a business or fleet in Tarzana?
Yes. We handle fleet vehicles as well as individual cars, including keys and lockouts for businesses along the Ventura Boulevard corridor. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss what you need.
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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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