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Automotive Locksmith in Whittier, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Whittier, California, including car lockouts, replacement keys, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. We come to your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Getting locked out of a car or losing the only key is never convenient, and in Whittier it tends to happen in the middle of an ordinary day: outside a shop on Whittier Boulevard, in a lot near Whittier College, or in a driveway in East Whittier with a commute waiting. Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile automotive locksmith. We have no storefront for you to tow your car to. We bring the tools and the know-how to wherever the vehicle is parked.

Our work covers the full range of automotive lock and key problems: opening locked vehicles without damaging the door or paint, cutting and programming new keys when none are left, repairing worn or broken ignition cylinders, extracting broken keys, and programming remotes and transponder keys. We work on passenger cars, pickups, motorcycles, RVs and work vans, and we also support businesses that run several vehicles and need keys managed in an orderly way.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business on straightforward, honest work. We are available 24/7. We explain what the job involves, what affects the cost, and what your options are before we start, so there are no surprises when we finish.

How it works in Whittier

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    You call, we talk through the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where the car is, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key broken, or the car not recognizing the key. We answer around the clock and will tell you what the job likely involves.

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    We come to the vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we drive to you, whether that is a driveway in Friendly Hills, a curb near Uptown Whittier, or a parking spot along Painter Avenue. We do not ask you to move the car or tow it anywhere.

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    We confirm ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof that the car is yours, such as ID matching the registration. It protects you and every other car owner.

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    We do the work with the right method

    For lockouts we use professional entry tools made to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping. For keys, we cut and program to your vehicle's system. Ignition and door-lock repairs are done on site when parts and the vehicle allow.

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    We test everything before we leave

    We try every key and fob, confirm the car starts, and check that doors, trunk and remote functions behave properly. If something else needs attention, we say so plainly.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer vehicles with encrypted transponder or smart-key systems need more programming than older mechanical-key cars.
  • Type of service: a simple lockout, a duplicate key, an all-keys-lost situation, or an ignition repair each involve different time and equipment.
  • Key type: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a proximity fob are very different in parts and programming effort.
  • Location and time of day, since the drive to you and after-hours service can affect the total.
  • Condition of the existing lock or ignition, such as a worn cylinder or a broken key fragment that needs extraction first.
  • Number of vehicles, as fleet work with multiple keys or several vehicles in one visit is quoted differently from a single car.

Why Whittier chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work happens at your car in Whittier, not at a shop you have to reach.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work.
  • 24/7 availability, so a late-night lockout after an event or an early-morning no-start is not left waiting.
  • Broad vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets handled by one provider.
  • Damage-conscious entry methods, and plain explanations of what is involved before we start.
  • Ownership checks on every job, which protects you and keeps our work above board.

Automotive Locksmith across Whittier

Whittier spreads from the historic core of Uptown Whittier to the hills of Friendly Hills and the tract-home streets of East Whittier, and cars here live in very different settings. Uptown vehicles often sit at curbs near the shops and restaurants of the historic district, or in lots near Whittier College, where lockouts happen when someone steps out in a hurry. In East Whittier and Friendly Hills, a car in a driveway or garage may be one of several that share a household, which makes spare key programming a smart, practical job.

Getting around town means Whittier Boulevard (SR-72), Beverly Boulevard, Painter Avenue and Colima Road, and plenty of drivers rely on them daily. A dead key battery or a failed ignition can strand someone anywhere along these routes, and we come to you, whether you are in 90601 near Uptown or in 90605 or 90602 elsewhere in town. We also serve visitors who park near Rose Hills Memorial Park, Pio Pico State Historic Park or the Turnbull Canyon trails and come back to find the keys locked inside.

If you are in Whittier and need a locksmith for your vehicle, call (323) 997-8867. We are available 24/7, and we will tell you what to expect before we begin.

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Automotive Locksmith in Whittier — FAQs

Can you come to me if I am locked out of my car in Whittier?
Yes. We are a fully mobile automotive locksmith, so we come to your vehicle anywhere in Whittier. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night, and we will walk you through next steps.
Will opening my car damage the door or paint?
We use professional entry tools and techniques designed to avoid scratches and damage to weatherstripping. Every vehicle is different, and we will tell you if there is any unusual risk before we begin.
I lost all my keys. Can you make a new one?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a new key on site using your vehicle information and proof of ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model and year and we will explain what is involved.
Do you program key fobs and transponder keys?
Yes. We program transponder keys, remote head keys and many proximity fobs. Coverage can vary by vehicle, so it helps to give us the year, make and model when you call.
Can you fix a broken key stuck in the ignition or door?
Yes. We extract broken key pieces and can repair or replace a worn ignition or door lock cylinder if needed, usually at your location.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and work trucks?
We do. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles and RVs, plus business fleets that need keys duplicated or managed across several vehicles.
What will you need from me to prove the car is mine?
We ask for reasonable proof of ownership, typically a photo ID that matches the registration or title. This protects you and is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the vehicle, the key type, the kind of service, the condition of the lock and the time and location of the call. Call (323) 997-8867, describe the situation, and we will explain what drives the cost before we start.
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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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