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Automotive Locksmith in Valley Glen, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Valley Glen, California. We handle car lockouts, lost keys, transponder keys, fobs and ignition problems at your vehicle, with no shop visit needed. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, and describe your situation.

  • Mobile to your Valley Glen location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A car that will not open or start rarely picks a convenient moment. In Valley Glen it might happen in a Los Angeles Valley College parking structure after an evening class, in a driveway on a tree-lined street, or in a shopping center lot along Victory Boulevard. Our automotive locksmith service is fully mobile, so the work happens wherever your vehicle is sitting.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on practical, honest car and key work. We service cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That covers unlocking without damage, cutting and programming replacement keys, repairing worn or broken ignition cylinders, and helping when a key snaps off in a lock or door.

We are available 24/7, and we are mobile only. There is no storefront to drive to, which matters when your car will not move. Tell us the make, model and year, and where you are parked, and we will explain what is likely involved before work begins.

How it works in Valley Glen

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the vehicle's make, model and year, what happened, and where it is parked in Valley Glen. Whether it is a lockout, a lost key, or a key that turns but will not start, those details shape what we bring.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before opening or making a key for a vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours, such as ID matched to registration or other documentation. It protects you and keeps us on the right side of good practice.

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    Assess the lock and key system

    On site, we look at whether the car uses a traditional cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a push-button proximity system. Older vehicles and newer ones call for very different methods.

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    Do the work at the vehicle

    We open the door with tools made to avoid scratching paint, damaging weatherstripping or disturbing the window. For key work, we cut and program on the spot. For ignitions, we repair or replace the cylinder as needed.

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    Test everything before we finish

    We try each key in the doors, trunk and ignition, check that remotes and the immobilizer respond, and confirm the car starts. Then we go over what was done and suggest a spare key if you only had one.

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What affects the price

  • The type of job: a simple lockout is a different task than originating a key for a car with no working key.
  • Key technology: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a proximity fob each involve different parts and programming.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some manufacturers require more involved procedures or special equipment.
  • Whether any key still works, because duplicating from an existing key is usually simpler than creating one from scratch.
  • Condition of the lock or ignition, including whether a worn cylinder needs repair or replacement.
  • Time of day and your exact location, as after-hours calls and hard-to-reach parking spots can affect the job.

Why Valley Glen chooses us

  • Fully mobile: every job happens where your vehicle sits, whether it is a driveway, campus lot or roadside, and we have no storefront.
  • Around since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work rather than handing it off.
  • Wide vehicle range: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, not just standard sedans.
  • Damage-conscious entry: we use lockout methods intended to protect paint, seals and door electronics.
  • Plain explanations: we tell you what we found and what the options are before starting.
  • 24/7 availability, so a dead key at night or on a weekend is not a dead end.

Automotive Locksmith across Valley Glen

Valley Glen sits between Van Nuys and North Hollywood, and its daily driving reflects that. Residents move along Burbank Boulevard, Victory Boulevard, Oxnard Street and Coldwater Canyon Avenue, and many hop on CA-170 for longer trips. Car trouble tends to show up at familiar spots: the lots around Los Angeles Valley College, the street near Valley Glen Community Park, or a driveway on one of the 1940s and 50s ranch-home blocks in ZIP 91401.

The college district brings a steady mix of students, staff and renters, and with it the usual lost-key and locked-in-the-car calls. Condos and apartments near Burbank Boulevard often have tight shared parking, and we work comfortably in those spaces. In ZIP 91405 and ZIP 91606, we also see homeowners who keep one aging key and want a spare programmed before it fails.

The quieter streets by the Tujunga Wash and the Great Wall of Los Angeles are just as familiar to us. Wherever in Valley Glen you are stuck, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to the vehicle.

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Other Valley Glen locksmith services

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Automotive Locksmith in Valley Glen — FAQs

Do you come to me anywhere in Valley Glen?
Yes. We are fully mobile and work at the vehicle, whether that is a driveway off Coldwater Canyon Avenue, a lot near Los Angeles Valley College, or a street near Burbank Boulevard. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location.
Can you open my car without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use tools and techniques designed to avoid scratching paint or harming seals and electronics. The right method depends on your vehicle, and we will explain it before starting.
I lost my only car key. What can you do?
We can often cut and program a new key at your vehicle, even with no working key. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year so we can tell you what to expect.
Do you work on transponder keys and key fobs?
Yes. We handle transponder keys, remote head keys and proximity fobs, including programming them to your vehicle. Some models are more involved than others.
My key turns but the car will not start. Is that a locksmith issue?
It can be. A worn ignition cylinder or immobilizer issue may be the cause, though a battery or starter can also be at fault. We can diagnose the key and ignition side on site.
Do you service motorcycles, RVs and fleets?
Yes. Besides cars and trucks, we service motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. For fleets, call (323) 997-8867 to talk through how many vehicles and what is needed.
Will I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes, we ask for reasonable proof of ownership, such as ID and registration, before opening or making keys. It is a standard safeguard for owners.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
We are available 24/7. We do not make claims about arrival times, but you can reach us any hour at (323) 997-8867.
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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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