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Automotive Locksmith in Winnetka, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Winnetka, California: car lockouts, lost-key replacement, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair, all done at your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to wherever you are parked.

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Getting locked out of your car is rarely convenient, and in Winnetka it tends to happen in the most ordinary places: an apartment parking structure off Vanowen, a curb on Sherman Way, a shopping center lot near Northridge Fashion Center, or the driveway of a tract home. Crenshaw Lock Company is a fully mobile locksmith, so there is no shop to tow your car to. We bring the tools and key-cutting and programming equipment to you.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and fleet vehicles. That includes opening locked doors without damage, cutting and programming replacement keys when every key is lost, repairing worn or broken ignition cylinders, extracting broken keys, and programming spare transponder keys and fobs. A spare made before an emergency is almost always the less stressful route, and we are happy to do that too.

Crenshaw Lock has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are available around the clock, every day. We would rather explain what is going on with your vehicle plainly, and tell you what the job involves before we start, than leave you guessing.

How it works in Winnetka

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    Call and describe the vehicle

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year, and what happened: keys locked inside, keys lost, a key snapped in the lock, or a fob that stopped working. Those details tell us what tools and key blanks to bring.

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    Share your location

    Tell us where the car is parked, whether that is a street, a residential driveway, a multifamily garage, or a retail lot. We come to you because we are mobile only, with no storefront involved.

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    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 or insurance paperwork. This protects you and every other owner.

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    Entry or diagnosis

    For a lockout we use methods designed to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping and door electronics. For lost keys or ignition trouble we assess the lock, the immobilizer type, and what key is needed.

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    Cut and program the key

    When a new key is required, we cut it to code or by impression and program the transponder or fob to your vehicle on site, then test it in the door, the ignition, and the remote functions.

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    Final check and spare advice

    We confirm everything works before we leave and suggest making a spare while we are there, since adding a key is simpler than starting from zero after losing the last one.

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What affects the price

  • Type of problem: a simple lockout is a different job from lost-all-keys replacement or a damaged ignition cylinder.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year: newer and European vehicles often use more complex immobilizer systems that take longer to program.
  • Key type: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key, and a smart proximity fob each involve different parts and programming steps.
  • Number of keys needed: a spare made alongside a replacement is usually handled more efficiently than a separate visit later.
  • Time and location of the call: after-hours service and difficult parking situations, like a tight multifamily garage, can affect the scope of the visit.
  • Vehicle type: motorcycles, RVs, and work trucks can have unusual locks or multiple locks that add to the job.

Why Winnetka chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: we come to your vehicle at any hour, so you never need to arrange a tow just to get a key made.
  • Serving the LA area since 1987: decades of experience with the locks and keys found on vehicles across the San Fernando Valley.
  • Owner-led: David Shar leads the work, so questions about your vehicle get answered by someone who has done this many times.
  • Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and fleets: one call covers an individual driver or a property manager with several vehicles.
  • Damage-conscious entry: we choose lockout methods meant to protect paint, seals, and door electronics.
  • Plain explanations: we tell you what the job involves and what the options are before we begin work.

Automotive Locksmith across Winnetka

Winnetka sits in the west San Fernando Valley, ZIP 91306, and its streets shape the kind of calls we get. Along the Vanowen St multifamily corridor and the De Soto Ave apartment district, many residents park in shared lots or carports. Tenant turnover is high, so we often help with keys that were lost during a move, spare fobs for a roommate, or a lockout in a garage where it is hard to get a tow truck in.

In the Winnetka Ave and Sherman Way residential core, the 1950s and 60s tract homes mean plenty of driveway and curbside calls: a key left in the ignition while unloading groceries, a worn key that finally snapped, or a teenager's first car needing a spare. Drivers who work or shop around Northridge Fashion Center, the Winnetka Recreation Center, or the retail where the old Winnetka Drive-In stood sometimes get locked out in large lots, and we can come to them there.

We reach Winnetka by Roscoe Blvd, Victory Blvd, Saticoy St, Mason Ave, and US-101. Whether your car is outside Prairie Street Elementary during pickup or parked near Winnetka Bowl on Vanowen St, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Automotive Locksmith in Winnetka — FAQs

Do you come to me in Winnetka, or do I have to bring the car somewhere?
We are fully mobile with no storefront, so we come to your vehicle anywhere in Winnetka. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location and we will take it from there.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need help.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one without the original?
In most cases, yes. We can cut a key and program the transponder or fob to your vehicle on site once ownership is confirmed. Some vehicles are more involved than others, so tell us the make, model, and year when you call.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use entry methods meant to avoid damage to paint, weatherstripping, and door electronics. Every vehicle is different, and we will tell you if anything about yours calls for extra caution.
What do I need to show to prove the car is mine?
Typically a photo ID that matches the registration or insurance documents for the vehicle. This is a standard step that protects owners.
Can you help with a key that broke off in the lock or ignition?
Yes. We can extract broken key pieces from a door lock or ignition and, if needed, cut and program a replacement. If the ignition cylinder is worn, we can discuss repair options.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs, and work trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and fleet vehicles. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what you have so we can plan the right tools.
Can a property manager arrange service for several vehicles?
Yes. We handle fleet and multi-vehicle needs, including spare keys and lockouts for business vehicles. Describe the situation when you call and we can discuss how to organize the work.
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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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