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Automotive Locksmith in Valley Village, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Valley Village, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, ignition repair and key programming. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will tell you what to expect.

  • Mobile to your Valley Village location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Valley Village is a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood, but cars here get locked, lost and stranded like anywhere else. A key left on the seat at the Los Angeles Valley College lot, a fob that dies in a driveway off Colfax Meadows, a worn ignition on a work van parked along Riverside Drive: these are everyday problems, and they rarely happen at a convenient time.

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 fully mobile. There is no storefront to drive to, and you should not have to attempt that with a car you cannot open or start. We bring the tools and the know-how to wherever the vehicle is sitting, whether that is a driveway, an apartment garage on Magnolia or a street curb near the Chandler Boulevard Bikeway.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and business fleets. We handle lockouts, broken and lost keys, transponder and fob programming, ignition cylinder problems and door lock repair. We are available around the clock, and a call to (323) 997-8867 is the quickest way to get started.

How it works in Valley Village

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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 what happened: locked out, key lost, key snapped, or car will not start. Details like whether you have a spare key help us bring the right equipment.

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    We travel to your vehicle

    We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so we meet you where the vehicle is, at home, work, campus or roadside. We will not make promises about timing we cannot keep, but we will keep you informed.

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    Verify ownership

    Before opening or making a key for a vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours, such as ID matching registration. This protects you and every other driver in the neighborhood.

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    Entry or diagnosis

    For lockouts we use professional entry methods designed to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping and door wiring. For no-start or key issues we check whether the problem is the key, the transponder, or the ignition cylinder.

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    Cut, program or repair

    We cut keys by code or by impression, program transponder keys and fobs where the vehicle supports it, and repair or replace worn ignition and door cylinders on site.

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    Test and confirm cost

    We test every key in the door, trunk and ignition, and confirm that the vehicle starts. You will know the cost based on the work done, and we recommend a spare so the next incident is only an inconvenience.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer and European models often need more involved programming than older vehicles.
  • The type of key: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote fob or a smart proximity key each require different equipment and effort.
  • Whether you have an existing key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how the new key is originated.
  • The kind of work: a simple lockout is different from extracting a broken key or replacing a worn ignition cylinder.
  • Time and location of the call, since late-night and holiday service differs from daytime appointments.
  • Number of vehicles, as fleet or multi-key jobs may be handled differently than a single car.

Why Valley Village chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987, so there is no shop detour and the work happens at your vehicle.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a lockout happens after a late class at Valley College or an early commute.
  • One technician owner, David Shar, leads the business and sets the standard for how jobs are handled.
  • We work on cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a family vehicle and a small business van can be handled by one provider.
  • We do not give prices over the phone without knowing the vehicle and key type, because an honest estimate depends on those details.
  • We explain what is wrong and what your options are before work begins, including simply repairing rather than replacing when that makes sense.

Automotive Locksmith across Valley Village

Valley Village sits between the Ventura Freeway (US-101) and the Hollywood Freeway (SR-170), with Magnolia Boulevard, Riverside Drive, Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Coldwater Canyon Avenue carrying daily traffic. Residents in the Colfax Meadows area park in driveways and on quiet streets, while the Chandler Boulevard corridor sees walkers, cyclists and drivers using the Bikeway/Greenway. We regularly get calls in ZIP code 91607 and 91601 from people whose vehicles are sitting in either type of setting.

Much of the housing here is 1940s and 50s single-story homes with driveways and carports, alongside 1960s to 80s apartments and condos along Riverside and Magnolia. Apartment garages and tight tandem spaces can make a lockout awkward, and we plan for that, including protecting trim and bumpers. Property managers with several vehicles or shared company cars can also ask about fleet-style key service.

North Hollywood Park and Los Angeles Valley College bring extra cars into the area, and the many Orthodox synagogues along Chandler and Burbank Boulevard mean busy parking on holy days. If you are looking for a time that works around Shabbat or a holiday, call (323) 997-8867 ahead of time to discuss scheduling a non-urgent key or ignition job.

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Other Valley Village locksmith services

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Automotive Locksmith in Valley Village — FAQs

Do you really come to me in Valley Village?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and available 24/7. We come to your vehicle in Valley Village, whether it is in a driveway, apartment garage or on the street. Call (323) 997-8867.
Can you unlock my car without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use professional entry tools and techniques designed to protect paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. If a particular vehicle carries more risk, we will tell you before we start.
I lost all my keys. Can you make a new one?
Often yes. Depending on the vehicle, we can cut and program a new key on site even when no original exists. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year so we can confirm what is possible.
Do you program key fobs and transponder keys?
Yes, for many makes and models. Some vehicles have restrictions, so we check your specific car first rather than promise something we cannot deliver.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We can extract broken key pieces and, if needed, cut a replacement. If the ignition cylinder is damaged, we can repair or replace it at your location.
Do you service RVs, motorcycles and work vehicles?
Yes. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. For multiple vehicles, tell us how many when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan the visit.
Will I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as registration. It protects you and prevents misuse.
How do you determine the cost?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, the work required and the time of day. We discuss these factors when you call so there are no surprises on site.
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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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