Locksmith in Van Nuys, CA 91482

91482 falls within the Van Nuys postal area, close to our base. We cover the residential streets and parking areas around it.

Most calls here are lockouts, whether keys are locked inside a house or inside a car.

Car lockouts and trunk openings

Keys left on the seat, a fob with a dead battery or a trunk that will not release are common calls. We use vehicle entry tools designed to open doors without damaging paint, weather seals or wiring.

Have your make, model and year ready, and expect to show ID that matches the vehicle registration. If the key is lost rather than locked inside, we can talk through replacement options at the same visit.

If you are stuck somewhere unsafe, or a child or pet is inside on a hot day, call 911 first. Otherwise, stay with the vehicle where it is well lit and keep your phone charged so the technician can reach you.

Replacement car keys and programming

Most cars built in the last few decades use transponder keys, which carry a chip that must be programmed to the car as well as cut. Remote keys and flip keys add buttons for the locks and trunk.

Depending on the vehicle, we can cut and program a replacement or a spare on site. Call with the make, model and year and we will tell you what is possible and the likely price before booking.

Getting a spare made while you still have one working key is usually simpler and less costly than replacing every key after the last one is lost, so it is worth planning ahead.

Panic bars and exit hardware

Exit doors in shops, offices and warehouses need hardware that opens with a single push from inside. Panic bars that stick, rattle or fail to latch should be repaired before they become a safety problem.

We supply and install push bars suited to the door width, the amount of foot traffic and the layout of the building, and we can add exterior trim so staff can still enter with a key.

Exit hardware must still meet fire and building codes, so tell us how the door is used and whether it is a required exit. We fit hardware that keeps the door easy to open from inside.

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