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Car Lockout Service in Thousand Oaks, California

Locked your keys in your car in Thousand Oaks? Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile car lockout service, coming to you anywhere in the city with careful, damage-free unlocking. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, and describe where you are and what vehicle you're driving.

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A car lockout never happens at a convenient moment. In Thousand Oaks it tends to happen in the middle of an ordinary errand: you set your keys on the seat while loading groceries at The Oaks mall, you shut the trunk with the fob inside after a hike at Wildwood Regional Park, or you step out at a Newbury Park school pickup and the door clicks behind you. Whatever the circumstances, the situation is stressful, and the goal is simple: get you back into your vehicle without scratching the paint, bending the door frame, or damaging the weatherstripping.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around being reachable at any hour. We are fully mobile, which means there is no shop for you to travel to. Because you can't drive a locked car anywhere anyway, we come to the parking lot, driveway, trailhead, or roadside where you're stranded.

This page explains how a car lockout call works, what affects the cost, and what's specific to getting locked out in the Conejo Valley, from the freeway corridors of US-101 and SR-23 to hillside streets where cell signal and parking can both be tricky.

How it works in Thousand Oaks

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    You call and tell us where you are

    Call (323) 997-8867 and give us your location, as precisely as you can: a cross street, a parking structure level, a trailhead lot, or a street address. Tell us the make, model, and approximate year of the vehicle, and whether the keys are inside the cabin or the trunk. Let us know if children or pets are inside, because that changes how urgently we treat the call.

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    We confirm the vehicle and the situation

    Different vehicles call for different methods. Older cars with simple lock mechanisms are handled differently from newer models with shielded wiring in the door, side airbags, and electronic locking. We ask a few questions up front so the technician arrives with the right tools instead of guessing at your curb.

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    We verify that the vehicle is yours

    Before we open a car, we ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as a registration or ID that matches the vehicle. It's a routine step that protects you, and it's standard practice for a responsible locksmith.

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    Damage-free entry

    Our technician uses professional non-destructive entry tools designed to work around the door and window rather than forcing them. We protect the paint and trim with proper padding, and we avoid the coat-hanger approaches that can scratch glass, tear seals, or interfere with door wiring.

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    Check, test, and hand the keys back

    Once the door is open, we make sure the locks, windows, and door operate normally. If you have only one key and want a spare, or if the lockout happened because a key or fob is failing, we can talk through your options on the spot, with no obligation.

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What affects the price

  • Time of day: a late-night or holiday call involves different demands than a midday weekday call, and we can explain that when you phone.
  • Vehicle type: newer vehicles with more complex locking systems, trunk-only lockouts, and some European models can take more care than a straightforward older car.
  • Location and access: a driveway in Lynn Ranch is simpler than a tight parking structure, a remote trailhead, or a spot on a freeway shoulder where safety adds steps.
  • Distance from our dispatch: Thousand Oaks sits within our Ventura County service area, and how far the technician has to travel is part of the picture.
  • Extra services: if you also need a replacement key, a fob, or a lock repair after the lockout, those are separate from the unlocking itself and we quote them before starting.

Why Thousand Oaks chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so there's no storefront to visit and no waiting for business hours.
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician, which means experience with a wide span of vehicle generations.
  • Damage-free methods first: our priority is opening your vehicle without leaving a mark.
  • Honest communication about pricing factors before work begins, so you know what affects the cost rather than finding out afterward.
  • Beyond the lockout, we can handle key and fob needs and home or business locks, so one call can cover a bigger problem if you have one.

Car Lockout across Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks is a car-dependent city, and that shapes where lockouts happen. Commuters on US-101 and SR-23 stop at gas stations and shopping centers along Thousand Oaks Blvd, Moorpark Rd, and Hampshire Rd. Parents in Newbury Park and Lynn Ranch run school and sports errands with keys tucked into jacket pockets and bags. In North Ranch and Dos Vientos Ranch, driveways sit behind gates and long approach roads, so it helps to have the gate code or a resident ready to let our technician in.

Popular destinations create their own patterns. Visitors to Gardens of the World, the Stagecoach Inn Museum, and events at the Civic Arts Plaza and the Fred Kavli Theatre sometimes lock their keys in the car in a busy parking area. Hikers at Wildwood Regional Park and Paradise Falls may come back to a car on a quiet lot with no cell coverage from the trail, so it's smart to walk back toward the road before calling. Employees at the Amgen campus and nearby office parks, and students at California Lutheran University, also call us when a key goes missing during the workday.

We serve all of Thousand Oaks, including ZIP codes 91320, 91360, 91362, 91358, and 91359. If you're stuck somewhere in the city, call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the nearest cross street or landmark. We'll take it from there.

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Car Lockout in Thousand Oaks — FAQs

Do you offer car lockout service in Thousand Oaks at night?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you're locked out anywhere in Thousand Oaks.
Will unlocking my car damage the door or paint?
Our goal is damage-free entry. We use professional tools made to work around the door and window, and we pad contact points to protect the finish. We don't force doors or use improvised methods that risk scratches or damaged seals.
Can you open my trunk if my keys are locked inside?
Often, yes. It depends on the vehicle. Some cars allow access to the cabin and then the trunk release, while others need a different approach. Tell us the make, model, and year when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan accordingly.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes, we ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as ID that matches the registration. It protects you and is a standard practice for a trustworthy locksmith.
I'm at a trailhead at Wildwood Regional Park with weak signal. What should I do?
Move toward the road or parking entrance until you have a signal, then call (323) 997-8867 and give us the lot name and any landmarks. Because we're fully mobile, we come to the trailhead rather than asking you to go anywhere.
How much does a car lockout cost?
The price depends on factors such as time of day, vehicle type, your location, and whether you need other services like a spare key. We don't quote prices on this page, but we explain what affects the cost when you call.
I live in a gated community in North Ranch or Dos Vientos. Can you still reach me?
Yes. Let us know the gate situation when you call, and have a code or a resident ready to grant access if possible. That keeps things moving once the technician is on site.
Can you make a spare key after the lockout?
In many cases, yes. If you only have one key or fob, ask about a spare while we're with you. Replacement keys and fobs are separate from the unlocking, and we explain the options before starting.
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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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