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Automotive Locksmith in Culver City, CA

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

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A car problem in Culver City rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in a garage under a Fox Hills condo building, on a side street near Downtown Culver City after dinner, in the lot at a studio office off Washington Boulevard, or at the curb in Carlson Park with groceries melting in the back seat. Our automotive locksmith service is fully mobile, so the work happens right where the vehicle sits. We have no storefront for you to tow your car to, and we are available around the clock.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades working on the locks, ignitions and key systems that vehicles actually use. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That covers a wide range: an older sedan with a plain metal key, a late-model SUV with a push-button start and proximity fob, and a work van that belongs to a business with a dozen drivers.

This page explains what an automotive locksmith visit looks like, what affects the cost, and what is specific to working in Culver City, where dense parking, studio-lot traffic and a mix of older and newer vehicles shape the kind of calls that come in.

How it works in Culver City

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the vehicle is, its make, model and year, and what happened: locked out, keys lost, key broken in the ignition, or a fob that stopped working. Those details let us plan which tools and key blanks to bring. We are available 24/7, including nights and weekends.

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    We come to the vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we drive to wherever the car is parked, whether that is a curb on Culver Boulevard, a structure near the Helms Bakery District, or a condo garage in Fox Hills. We do not give arrival-time promises we cannot control, but we will keep you updated as we travel.

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    Confirm ownership and assess the lock

    Before opening or making keys, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as a registration or ID that matches. Then we look at the actual problem: a door lock, a worn ignition cylinder, a damaged key, or an electronic issue with a transponder or fob.

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    Open, cut or program

    For lockouts we use professional entry tools designed to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping or wiring. For lost keys we cut a new key by code or by impression where the vehicle allows it, and program transponder chips or smart fobs so the car recognizes them.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the new key in the door, trunk and ignition, check that remote functions work, and confirm the car starts and runs. If an old key was lost, we can discuss removing it from the car's memory where the system supports that, so a missing key cannot be used.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since many newer cars use encrypted transponders or smart keys that take more equipment and time than a basic metal key.
  • Type of service: a simple lockout is a different job than originating a key from scratch when all keys are lost.
  • Key type: a standard blade key, a transponder key, a flip key and a proximity fob each involve different parts and programming steps.
  • Time of day and location, since late-night and weekend calls and hard-to-reach spots such as tight underground garages can affect the work involved.
  • Condition of the lock or ignition: a worn, damaged or broken-key situation may require extraction or repair before a new key will work.
  • Quantity: cutting and programming several keys, or servicing multiple fleet vehicles in one visit, is quoted differently than a single key.

Why Culver City chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so there is no tow to a shop and no waiting for business hours.
  • Owner-led: David Shar has been working in this trade since 1987 and stands behind the work.
  • One technician for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a family car and a company van can be handled by the same team.
  • Familiar with Culver City conditions, such as cramped Fox Hills garages and busy studio-area lots, and we plan tools accordingly.
  • We verify ownership before opening or cutting keys, which protects you as much as it protects us.
  • Honest about what can and cannot be done on site: if a particular vehicle needs dealer-only procedures, we say so rather than guess.

Automotive Locksmith across Culver City

Culver City is a compact city where daily driving is tied to a few busy corridors: Washington Boulevard, Culver Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Jefferson Boulevard and the I-405 nearby. Cars here get parked in a lot of different settings. Residents in Fox Hills often use shared garages beneath 1970s and 80s condo and apartment buildings, where a dead fob or a lost key means working in tight, low-ceiling spaces. In Carlson Park and Sunkist Park, vehicles sit at the curb in front of 1920s to 40s bungalows, and a lockout there is usually a quick curbside job.

Work and entertainment draw plenty of vehicles too. Around Sony Pictures Studios, the Culver Studios and the offices in the Hayden Tract, crews, employees and visitors park in lots and structures all day, and a locked door or lost key can derail a shift. Downtown Culver City, with the Kirk Douglas Theatre, the Culver Hotel, the Culver Steps and the Helms Bakery District, sees evening visitors who come out to a car they can't get into. We also serve the area around Westfield Culver City, where long shopping trips and big parking structures mean a misplaced key can cost a lot of time.

Whether you are in ZIP 90230 near Fox Hills and Blair Hills, or in 90232 closer to downtown and Culver Crest, we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will head to the car, wherever in Culver City it happens to be.

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Automotive Locksmith in Culver City — FAQs

Do you offer automotive locksmith service in Culver City at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including overnight, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your vehicle and location.
Do I need to bring my car to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and has no storefront. We come to your car, whether it's on Washington Boulevard, in a Fox Hills garage or in a studio lot.
Can you make a new key if I lost all my car keys?
In many cases, yes. Depending on the vehicle, we can cut and program a replacement on site. Some models have special requirements, and we will tell you honestly what is possible. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model and year.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use professional tools and techniques designed to open vehicles without harming paint, door seals or wiring. We assess the lock first and choose the approach that suits your vehicle.
Do you program key fobs and transponder keys?
Yes. We program transponder keys, flip keys and many smart or proximity fobs. Availability depends on the vehicle, so it helps to have the make, model and year ready when you call.
What do I need to show to prove the car is mine?
We ask for identification and proof of ownership or authorized use, such as registration or title. This protects you and keeps vehicles from being opened by someone who shouldn't have access.
Can you help with a key broken off in the ignition or door?
Yes. We can extract broken key pieces and, if needed, repair or replace the affected lock or ignition cylinder, then cut a new working key.
Do you service motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles in Culver City?
Yes. Besides passenger cars and trucks, we handle motorcycles, RVs and business fleets. For fleets, tell us how many vehicles are involved when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can plan the visit.
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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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