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Automotive Locksmith in West Covina · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in West Covina, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in West Covina, California: car lockouts, replacement keys, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair, done wherever your vehicle is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

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  • Available 24/7
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Getting locked out of a car or losing the only key is never convenient, and in a city as spread out as West Covina it tends to happen in the middle of an ordinary day: in a parking structure at Plaza West Covina, outside a medical appointment near Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital, or in the driveway of a South Hills home with the engine off and the keys on the seat. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to the vehicle instead of asking you to tow it anywhere.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on automotive and residential work done carefully and without damage. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes lockouts, key cutting, programming of transponder keys and remote fobs, broken-key extraction, and ignition and door-lock repair.

There is no storefront to visit. Everything happens at your location, which suits West Covina: commuters moving between the I-10 and SR-60, families in the tract neighborhoods, shift workers at the retail centers, and apartment residents who park in shared lots. We work around the clock, and the first thing we do on the phone is find out your vehicle, your location and what happened, so we can tell you honestly what is involved.

How it works in West Covina

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where you are, and whether this is a lockout, a lost key, a broken key or an ignition problem. Details like whether you have any working key at all change the approach, so we ask a few direct questions.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before opening or making a key for a vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours or that you are authorized to use it, such as registration and photo ID. This protects you and protects the vehicle, and any legitimate locksmith should do the same.

  3. 3

    Choose the least invasive entry or fix

    For lockouts we use professional tools designed to open the door without scratching paint, bending frames or damaging weather stripping. For broken keys we extract the fragment carefully so the lock cylinder can usually be kept in service.

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    Cut and program the key

    If you need a new key, we cut it on site and, when the vehicle requires it, program the transponder chip or remote so the car recognizes it. Many modern vehicles will not start with a key that is only cut, so programming is part of the job, not an add-on afterward.

  5. 5

    Test everything before we leave

    We try the new key in the door, trunk and ignition, check that remote functions work, and confirm the old lost key is handled appropriately where the vehicle allows it. You see it working before the job is closed out.

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    Explain what we did and what to do next

    We tell you plainly what was done, suggest keeping a spare key somewhere safe, and note anything in the ignition or door lock that may need attention later, so there are no surprises.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer vehicles often use more complex transponder, smart key or proximity systems than older all-mechanical ones.
  • The type of key involved: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a flip key, a remote fob or a push-to-start smart key each require different blanks and programming.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or whether all keys are lost, which can require more work to originate a key for the vehicle.
  • The nature of the problem: a simple lockout is a different job from a broken key in the ignition, a worn ignition cylinder or a damaged door lock.
  • Time of day and urgency, since we are available around the clock and after-hours or emergency calls can be priced differently from scheduled work.
  • Vehicle type and quantity, such as a single motorcycle versus an RV or a group of fleet vehicles needing keys or lock service.

Why West Covina chooses us

  • Fully mobile, so the work is done where your vehicle sits, whether that is a driveway in Woodside Village or a lot near the Eastland Center.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar personally leading the work rather than treating it as a side service.
  • One call covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so you do not need to hunt for a different specialist by vehicle type.
  • Focus on non-destructive entry and careful key work, with ownership verification handled up front.
  • Both automotive and residential or commercial experience, which helps when a family needs a car key and a home rekey in the same visit.
  • A direct phone line, (323) 997-8867, answered around the clock rather than a dispatch maze.

Automotive Locksmith across West Covina

West Covina is a large suburban city, and its layout shapes the calls we get. The post-war tract neighborhoods have driveways and street parking where lockouts and lost keys most often happen, while the South Hills, sitting between the I-10 and SR-60, has hillside and view homes where a car may be parked in a steep driveway or behind a gate. We plan for those access details when you call, so tell us if there is a gate code or limited street room.

Commercial areas bring a different mix. Plaza West Covina and the Eastland Center, in the Eastland and Plaza commercial district, draw shoppers and employees who set keys down at registers or lock them inside cars in big lots. Around Emanate Health Queen of the Valley Hospital, visitors and staff sometimes find themselves locked out when they are least able to wait. We also serve apartment residents off Azusa Ave, Vincent Ave, Glendora Ave and Amar Rd, where shared parking and spare keys are harder to manage.

We cover West Covina's ZIP codes, including 91790, 91791, 91792 and 91793, along with the surrounding area. Whether you are near Cortez Park, off Sunset Ave or Francisquito Ave, or heading to Galster Wilderness Park for the day, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Automotive Locksmith in West Covina — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in West Covina?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront, so we come to your vehicle across West Covina, from South Hills to the Eastland area. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
We operate 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need help and we will discuss the situation and next steps.
Can you open my car without damaging it?
That is the goal. We use professional tools made to open vehicle doors without scratching paint or damaging seals. Some vehicles are more delicate than others, and we will tell you if there is any risk.
Can you make a new key if I lost all of mine?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on site, usually using the vehicle's information and proof of ownership. Complexity varies by make and model, so call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details.
Do I need to show proof the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as registration and photo ID. It protects you and keeps keys from reaching the wrong person.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We can extract broken key pieces and, where possible, keep the lock working. If the cylinder is worn or damaged, we will explain whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. For fleets, call (323) 997-8867 to talk through how many vehicles and what kind of key work is needed.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the vehicle, key type, whether you have a working key, the kind of problem and the time of day. We explain what applies to your situation when you call, before work begins.
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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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