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Crenshaw Lock

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Automotive Locksmith in Van Nuys, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Van Nuys, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, transponder key programming, lost-key replacement and ignition repair. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night, and we will talk you through your options.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Car trouble rarely happens at a convenient moment. In Van Nuys it might be a locked door in a Van Nuys Boulevard parking lot, a lost key at the end of a shift near Van Nuys Airport, or a fob that quit while you were loading groceries off Sherman Way. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the work happens where the vehicle is. There is no shop to tow it to and no storefront to visit.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on automotive and lock work done carefully and explained plainly. Automotive locksmithing covers a lot of ground: opening locked vehicles without damage, cutting and programming keys, repairing worn ignitions, and keeping business fleets running when keys go missing.

Van Nuys has a heavy mix of vehicles, from daily commuters on the I-405 and US-101 to work trucks, delivery vans, rental fleets and aviation-adjacent service vehicles. We handle the full range. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year if you know them, and we will explain what is involved before any work begins.

How it works in Van Nuys

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, what the vehicle is, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key broken, or fob not working. Year, make and model help us bring the right equipment. We are available 24/7.

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    We come to you

    Our technician travels to your vehicle, whether that is a driveway in Sylvan Park, an apartment garage along Sepulveda Boulevard, a lot near the Van Nuys Government Center, or the roadside. Nothing needs to be towed.

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    Verify ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof that you are the owner or authorized user, such as ID and registration or a matching record. This protects you and is standard responsible practice.

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    Assess and explain the options

    We look at the lock, ignition and key system and tell you what is needed, whether that is a simple entry, a cut key, a transponder or smart key, or an ignition repair. You hear the approach and the cost before we start.

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    Do the work with care

    We use professional tools designed to open doors without scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping. For keys, we cut and program on site so the new key starts the vehicle and works the locks.

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    Test everything and hand over

    We confirm the key turns, starts the engine, and operates remote functions where applicable. For lost keys, we can discuss removing old keys from the vehicle's memory so a missing key no longer works.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a simple lockout is a different job from lost-key replacement or ignition repair.
  • Key technology: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a push-button smart key each require different hardware and programming.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: some manufacturers use more complex security systems that take more time and equipment.
  • Whether you have a working key: copying an existing key is typically simpler than creating one from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • Time and location: late-night or holiday calls and distance traveled can affect the overall cost.
  • Quantity and fleet needs: multiple vehicles or several keys in one visit can change how the work is scoped.

Why Van Nuys chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we work at your vehicle, and we do not run a storefront.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, without making timing promises we cannot control.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work and the standards behind it.
  • Broad vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and commercial fleets.
  • Damage-conscious methods: we aim to open and rekey vehicles without harming paint, glass or door seals.
  • Plain-language explanations: you learn what is wrong and what the options are before work starts.

Automotive Locksmith across Van Nuys

Van Nuys is a central San Fernando Valley community where vehicles are part of daily life. Around the Van Nuys Civic Center and the Van Nuys Government Center, people park for court dates and city business, and a lockout in a courthouse or Valley Municipal Building lot can derail a whole day. In 91401 and 91411, apartment corridors along Sepulveda and Van Nuys Boulevard mean many residents rely on street parking or tight garages, where a lost key becomes a real problem.

Businesses near Van Nuys Airport and the dealerships and shops along Van Nuys Boulevard and Victory Boulevard rely on vehicles that cannot sit idle. In 91406 and 91405, work trucks, delivery vans and service vehicles often need duplicate keys or fast help after a key is lost or broken. We can program replacements on site so the vehicle gets back to work.

Residents in older neighborhoods such as Sylvan Park and Kester Ridge often park on the street or in detached garages, and many drive a mix of newer smart-key vehicles and older cars with traditional keys. Whether you are off Sherman Way, near the Sepulveda Basin edge, or just off the I-405 or US-101, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Other Van Nuys locksmith services

See all of our Van Nuys services, or our citywide automotive locksmith page.

Automotive Locksmith in Van Nuys — FAQs

Do you come to me anywhere in Van Nuys?
Yes. We are fully mobile and serve Van Nuys neighborhoods and ZIP codes including 91401, 91405, 91406 and 91411. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location and we will plan from there.
Can you open my car without damaging it?
That is our goal. We use professional lockout tools designed to avoid scratches and damage to paint, glass and seals. Some vehicles are more delicate than others, and we will explain any risk beforehand.
I lost all my keys. Can you make a new one?
Usually yes. We can cut and program a new key on site for many vehicles after verifying ownership. The process depends on the make, model and year, so call (323) 997-8867 with those details.
Can you program a transponder key or smart key?
We program transponder keys, remote head keys and many smart keys. Some vehicles have more complex systems than others, so we confirm what is possible for your specific vehicle first.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as ID and registration. It protects you and is a normal part of responsible locksmith work.
Can you service work trucks and fleet vehicles?
Yes. We work on trucks, vans, RVs and fleet vehicles, including duplicate keys and lost-key replacement for businesses near Van Nuys Airport and along Van Nuys Boulevard.
Do you work on motorcycles and RVs?
Yes. Motorcycles and RVs are part of our automotive service. Tell us the make and model when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will confirm what we can do.
Are you available at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
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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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