About Us Tim's Mobile Lock is a residential, commercial and automotive locksmith serving Ventura, Ojai and the surrounding areas. We are a Family Owned and Operated Business. Tim and his son Matthew have been residents of Ventura all of their lives. Both Tim and Matthew worked for the Dewire and Bafford Family at Avenue Hardware on Ventura Avenue. Tim had been there for 38 years until it closed in 2018. Tim's practical skills have been honed over the years and he was taught by a beloved Ventura Area Locksmith (Ron Schommer) and the school of practical experience as the lead in shop Locksmith at Avenue Hardware for 25 years.