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Automotive Locksmith in West Hollywood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in West Hollywood, California: car lockouts, lost keys, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair. We come to your car, wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and describe your vehicle and location.

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  • Price quoted before we start
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Parking in West Hollywood is a daily puzzle. Cars sit on tight residential streets in Norma Triangle, in tandem garages under old courtyard apartments, in valet lines along the Sunset Strip, and in structured lots near the Pacific Design Center. When a key goes missing or a door locks with the keys inside, the last thing you want is to haul the car anywhere. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the work happens right where the vehicle is stuck.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on one simple idea: show up prepared, explain the options plainly, and do the work without damaging your car. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a rideshare driver, a restaurant manager with a delivery van, and a resident with a ten-year-old sedan can all call the same number.

There is no storefront to visit. We are available around the clock, which matters in a city where the evening is often just getting started at midnight. Whether you are stranded outside a show near The Comedy Store or standing beside your car after a long shift, one call to (323) 997-8867 starts the process.

How it works in West Hollywood

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    Call and describe the situation

    Tell us the make, model and year, what happened (locked out, lost key, broken key, dead fob, ignition trouble), and exactly where the car is. In West Hollywood, details like the cross street, the building garage, or the level of a parking structure help us plan the visit.

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    We come to you

    Our technician drives to your location with the tools needed for the job. Because we are mobile only, there is nothing to tow and no shop to reach. We do not make arrival-time promises we cannot control, but we will keep you informed as we head your way.

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    Verify ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof that the car is yours, such as ID matched to registration or insurance paperwork. This protects you and is standard practice for responsible locksmiths.

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    Open, diagnose, or cut

    For a lockout, we use professional entry methods designed to protect paint, weatherstripping and electronics. For lost keys, we cut and program a replacement for your vehicle. For ignition or broken-key problems, we assess the cylinder and extract, repair or replace as needed.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the new key, remote functions, door locks and ignition operation so you are not discovering a problem later in a parking garage. We also talk through spare keys, since a second key is usually far easier to make while the first still works.

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    Clear, upfront pricing discussion

    We explain what drives the cost of your specific job before work begins, so you can decide with full information. There are no surprises added afterward.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since many newer cars use encrypted transponder or smart-key systems that take more equipment and programming time than a basic mechanical key.
  • Type of key involved: standard cut key, transponder key, remote head key, or proximity smart key and fob.
  • Whether the job is a simple lockout, a lost-all-keys situation, a broken key in the door or ignition, or an ignition cylinder repair.
  • Time of day and the urgency of the call, since we operate 24/7 and late-night service involves different logistics than a daytime appointment.
  • Location and access, such as a tight underground garage or a structure that requires coordination with building staff.
  • Whether you need extra keys or fobs made during the same visit.

Why West Hollywood chooses us

  • Mobile only, with decades of experience: we have served this region since 1987, and the work comes to your car instead of the other way around.
  • Owner-led standards: David Shar leads the business, so training and accountability are set at the top rather than handed off.
  • Vehicle coverage beyond sedans: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, which is useful for West Hollywood businesses with delivery or service vehicles.
  • Damage-conscious methods: we prioritize non-destructive entry whenever the vehicle allows it.
  • Honest options: if a spare key or a repair makes more sense than a full replacement, we will say so.
  • Ownership verification on every job, which keeps the process safe for you.

Automotive Locksmith across West Hollywood

West Hollywood packs a lot of vehicles into a small footprint. Along Sunset Boulevard and the Sunset Strip, valet stands near the Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy and Chateau Marmont mean keys change hands constantly, and a lost fob after a long night is a common call in ZIP code 90069. We can meet you at the curb, in a hotel garage, or at a high-rise off the Strip.

Further along Santa Monica Boulevard in Boystown, and through the Avenues and Design District near Melrose Avenue and the Pacific Design Center, street parking is tight and many residents rely on shared or tandem garages beneath older buildings. In 90046 and 90048, we often work in those cramped spaces, where careful positioning matters as much as the right tool. Norma Triangle and West Hollywood West add small-lot homes with driveways and narrow streets, where a car can be stranded within sight of the front door.

We also serve the Fairfax Avenue and La Cienega Boulevard corridors and the edge of 90038 for nearby drivers. Because West Hollywood is apartment-heavy, many calls start with a resident locked out of a car in a building garage that has its own gate or access rules. If you tell us the building and entry method, we will plan around it. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Automotive Locksmith in West Hollywood — FAQs

Do you offer automotive locksmith service in West Hollywood at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so we can come to your car in West Hollywood at any hour. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are parked.
Can you make a new car key if I lost all of my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement for many makes and models on site, after verifying ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details so we can confirm what your car needs.
Will opening my locked car damage it?
We use professional methods designed to avoid scratches, bent doors or damaged weatherstripping. Each vehicle is different, but non-destructive entry is our goal whenever possible.
Do you come to underground garages and apartment parking?
Yes. Many West Hollywood residents park in building garages. Tell us the address, how to enter, and the parking level so we can plan the visit properly.
Can you help with a broken key stuck in the ignition or door?
Yes. We can extract broken key pieces and, if needed, repair or replace the cylinder and make a working key. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe the problem.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, including business vehicles used around West Hollywood.
What do I need to show to prove the car is mine?
We typically ask for ID along with registration, insurance or other documents tying you to the vehicle. This protects owners from unauthorized access.
How is the price determined?
It depends on factors such as the vehicle, key type, the nature of the problem, time of day and access conditions. We explain these before work begins, and you can reach us at (323) 997-8867 to talk through your situation.
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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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