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Automotive Locksmith in West Hills, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in West Hills, California: car lockouts, lost keys, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair, all done where your vehicle sits. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will talk through your situation.

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A car problem in West Hills rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in the parking lot at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center after a long shift, in a driveway off Platt Ave with the school run waiting, or at a trailhead near the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve where cell signal and patience both run thin. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the workshop comes to the vehicle. We have no storefront to tow your car to, and we are available around the clock.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That means unlocking a door without damaging the paint or weather stripping, cutting and programming replacement keys when every key is lost, and repairing worn ignition cylinders. We also handle the broken-key-in-the-lock and stuck-steering-wheel problems that tend to show up when a key has been in a pocket for a decade.

David Shar has run Crenshaw Lock since 1987, and that history shows up in the details. Vehicles in a suburban area like West Hills run the full range: older family sedans and pickups that have lived in driveways for years, newer push-button-start SUVs, and trailers and RVs parked beside the house. Each calls for a different approach, and we will tell you plainly what yours needs before work starts.

How it works in West Hills

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, year and where you are. Let us know whether you have any key at all, whether the car is running, and whether anyone, such as a child or pet, is inside. That determines how we prioritize and what we bring.

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    Confirm your ownership

    Before opening or making keys for any vehicle, we ask for proof it is yours, usually a photo ID and registration or insurance paperwork. It protects you as much as us. If your documents are locked inside, we will talk through what alternatives work.

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    Entry without damage

    For a lockout we use professional entry tools made for vehicle doors, so your window, paint and weather seals are not harmed. We avoid forcing anything, because a bent door frame costs far more than a locksmith visit.

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    Key cutting and programming on site

    If keys are lost, we cut a new key and program transponder chips or smart fobs at the vehicle. Depending on the car, that may mean working from the door lock or VIN information. We test the key in the door, ignition and any remote functions before we call it done.

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    Ignition and lock repair

    If the real culprit is a worn ignition cylinder, a broken key fragment or a sticking door lock, we diagnose it and repair or replace the part on site when possible. We explain what failed so you know whether it is likely to happen again.

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    Final check and spare key advice

    We confirm every key works and talk about a spare. Having a second programmed key made before a loss is almost always simpler than an all-keys-lost situation, and we will say so honestly.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since transponder, smart-key and push-button systems need different equipment and programming than a basic mechanical key.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how much work is required to produce a new one.
  • The type of service: a simple lockout, key cutting, fob programming, broken-key extraction and ignition repair are all different jobs.
  • Time of day and your location, because after-hours calls and hard-to-reach spots such as canyon edges can affect the visit.
  • Parts needed, such as a replacement ignition cylinder, a key blank or a fob, which vary by vehicle.
  • Vehicle type, since motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles can involve special locks or several keys at once.

Why West Hills chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so a dead battery, a locked door or a lost key at midnight does not mean waiting for a shop to open.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner David Shar, with decades of hands-on experience across older mechanical locks and modern electronic keys.
  • We work on cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call covers the family sedan and the trailer in the driveway.
  • We verify ownership before opening or cutting keys. It can feel like an extra step, but it keeps your vehicle protected.
  • We explain the problem and the options before starting, including when a repair is smarter than a replacement.
  • Damage-conscious entry methods that protect door seals, windows and paint rather than speeding through at their expense.

Automotive Locksmith across West Hills

West Hills sits at the western edge of the San Fernando Valley, and its car habits reflect that. Families in the Shadow Ranch area, near Shadow Ranch Park and its historic adobe, often park multiple vehicles in driveways or on tree-lined streets. Along the Platt Village and Platt Ave corridor, errands start and end in shopping-center lots, where a key locked in a trunk or dropped somewhere is a familiar story. We serve ZIP codes 91307, 91304 and 91308, and we come to wherever the car is parked.

Up toward the Valley Circle foothills and the Bell Canyon edge, homes climb into the hills and many sit in gated developments. A lost key on a steep street or behind a gate is easier to handle when the locksmith arrives with the equipment on board. Hikers and riders heading to Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve or Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center sometimes return to find a key left in the car or a battery too weak for the fob to work, and we can help in those lots as well.

Drivers here rely on Valley Circle Blvd, Roscoe Blvd, Victory Blvd, Sherman Way, Vanowen St, Saticoy St, Fallbrook Ave and Woodlake Ave. Whether you are stuck at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center, outside Chaminade College Preparatory at pickup time, or in your own driveway, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Automotive Locksmith in West Hills — FAQs

Do you offer 24/7 automotive locksmith service in West Hills?
Yes. We are available around the clock, every day, and fully mobile. Call (323) 997-8867 from anywhere in West Hills and we will work out the next step with you.
Can you make a new car key if I have lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key at your vehicle, even with no working key. We will need to verify ownership first, and the process depends on the make, model and year.
Will unlocking my car damage the door or paint?
Not when it is done properly. We use professional vehicle-entry tools made to avoid scratches, bent frames and torn weather stripping.
Do I need to bring my car to a shop?
No. We are mobile only, with no storefront, so all work is done wherever your vehicle is parked, whether that is a driveway, a hospital lot or a hillside street.
Can you program a key fob or transponder key?
Yes, for many makes and models. Tell us the vehicle details when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can confirm what is needed before we arrive.
What proof of ownership do you need?
Usually a photo ID plus registration or insurance showing you own the vehicle. We ask this for every job. If you are unsure what you have on hand, just call and ask.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and work trucks?
Yes. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. For fleets, mention how many vehicles are involved so we can plan appropriately.
How is the price of an automotive locksmith job decided?
It depends on the vehicle, the kind of key or lock involved, whether you have an existing key, the time of day and any parts required. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe the situation so we can explain what affects your job.
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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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