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Automotive Locksmith in Temple City, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Temple City, California, including car lockouts, lost-key replacement, transponder programming and ignition repair. We come to your vehicle wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, to talk with a real locksmith.

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A car key problem rarely happens at a convenient time. It happens in the lot behind a Las Tunas Drive restaurant after a late dinner, in a driveway on a quiet residential street, or in the parking area at Temple City Park while the kids are still on the field. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we bring the tools and key-cutting equipment to you instead of asking you to get a stranded vehicle anywhere. We have no storefront to visit, and that is by design: the work happens where your car is.

Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and small fleets. That includes opening locked vehicles without damaging the door or paint, cutting and programming replacement keys when every key is lost, repairing worn or broken ignition cylinders, extracting a snapped key, and replacing or reprogramming fobs and remotes. Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has watched vehicle security change from simple cut keys to encrypted chips and proximity fobs.

Temple City is a mostly residential city, and a lot of cars here live in driveways, carports and street parking, with commuters heading out on SR-19 (Rosemead Blvd), Baldwin Ave and Lower Azusa Rd. That means plenty of spare keys that wear down, fobs that fail, and keys left inside at the worst moment. Whether you need one vehicle opened or several keys made for a small business, we will explain the options plainly before any work starts.

How it works in Temple City

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and approximate year of the vehicle, where it is, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key broken, or the car not recognizing your fob. Those details tell us which tools and key blanks to bring. We are available around the clock.

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    We drive to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we travel to wherever the car is, whether that is a driveway in Mission View Acres, a space on Las Tunas Drive or a parking lot near Live Oak Park. We make no promises about arrival timing, but we will keep you updated as we head your way.

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    Verify ownership

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

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    Open, cut or repair

    For a lockout, we use professional entry tools made to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping. For lost keys, we cut a new key by code or by hand and program the transponder or fob to your vehicle. For ignition trouble, we diagnose whether the cylinder, the key or the wiring is at fault.

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    Test everything and walk you through it

    We test each key in the door, trunk and ignition, confirm that remote functions work, and make sure the car starts and runs. We also advise whether a spare is worth making so you do not face the same situation again.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer vehicles with encrypted transponders or proximity fobs need more specialized equipment and programming than older mechanical-key vehicles.
  • Type of key involved: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a switchblade key or a smart fob all take different amounts of materials and time.
  • Whether you still have a working key to copy, or all keys are lost and a new one must be originated from the vehicle itself.
  • Nature of the problem: a simple lockout is a different job from a broken key stuck in the ignition or a worn cylinder that needs replacement.
  • Time of day and location of the call, since overnight and weekend service involves different logistics than a daytime appointment.
  • Number of vehicles or keys on one visit, as with a small fleet or a household needing several spares.

Why Temple City chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service: we come to your vehicle at any hour, with no storefront to drive to and no need to tow a car just to get a key made.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar guiding the work and standards of the company.
  • Coverage across vehicle types, from everyday sedans to trucks, motorcycles, RVs and business fleets, so one call handles whatever is parked outside.
  • Damage-conscious entry methods and honest advice: if your situation is better solved by a spare key or a simple repair rather than a full replacement, we will tell you.
  • Clear explanations before work begins, so you understand what is being done and what affects the cost, with no surprises tacked on afterward.

Automotive Locksmith across Temple City

Temple City calls itself the Home of the Camellias, and the annual Camellia Festival fills the city with visitors and parked cars, which is exactly when a locked-out vehicle or misplaced fob can spoil a day. We regularly help drivers near Downtown Las Tunas Drive, where the walkable shop-and-restaurant corridor means cars sit in parallel spaces and small lots for hours, and in the quieter Camellia area, where driveway and carport parking is the norm.

Residential streets in Mission View Acres and across ZIP code 91780 are lined with 1950s and 1960s single-story ranch and stucco homes, many with cars that have been in the family for years. Older vehicles often have worn ignition cylinders and well-used keys that finally snap, while newer cars bring fobs and chips that need programming. We handle both, right in the driveway.

Temple City also sees steady teardown-rebuilds and new townhome and small apartment development, which means more residents, more vehicles and more property managers juggling parking and access. If you manage a property or run a business along Las Tunas Dr, Temple City Blvd or Baldwin Ave and need keys made for a work truck or a few company vehicles, we can handle that on one visit. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the vehicle is.

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Automotive Locksmith in Temple City — FAQs

Can you really come to me in Temple City at night?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we come to your vehicle at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will get started.
Will opening my car damage the door or paint?
We use professional entry tools and techniques designed to avoid scratches, dents and damage to weatherstripping. Our goal is to open the vehicle cleanly so the only thing you have to deal with is the original problem.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one?
In most cases, yes. We can cut a new key and program the transponder or fob to your vehicle on site, even when no working key exists. We will ask for proof of ownership first. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We have no storefront, and our service is entirely mobile. We bring key-cutting and programming equipment to wherever your car is parked, which usually saves the cost and hassle of a tow.
Can you replace a broken key stuck in the ignition or door?
Yes. We can extract the broken piece, then cut and program a replacement key. If the cylinder itself is worn or damaged, we can repair or replace it during the same visit.
What affects the cost of automotive locksmith service?
The main factors are the vehicle and key type, whether you have a working key to copy, the nature of the problem, the time of day and the number of keys needed. We explain these before starting. You can reach us at (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and work trucks?
Yes. We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. If you have several business vehicles that need spare keys or lock service, we can often handle them in one visit.
What do I need to show before you make a key or open my car?
We will ask for reasonable proof that the vehicle is yours, typically a photo ID along with registration or insurance paperwork. It protects vehicle owners and is part of responsible locksmith practice.
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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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