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Automotive Locksmith in Gardena, California

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

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A car problem in Gardena rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in the lot at Alondra Park after an evening game, on a side street in Strawberry Park, in a parking structure near a card club, or at a stoplight on Western Avenue when the key finally snaps. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the shop comes to you. We have no storefront to tow your car to, and no counter to wait at.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and fleet vehicles. That includes opening locked vehicles without damage, cutting and programming replacement keys when none are left, extracting broken keys from locks and ignitions, repairing worn ignition cylinders, and servicing trunk and door locks that no longer behave. Owner and lead technician David Shar has run the company since 1987, and in that time the vehicles on the road have changed from simple metal keys to transponder chips, smart fobs, and push-button start. We keep working across all of those generations.

Gardena is a driving city. I-110 runs along its eastern edge, Redondo Beach Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue carry commuters east and west, and Western, Normandie, and Vermont are busy all day. Many households here own two or three vehicles, and many of those are older cars that have been loved for a long time. Worn keys, sticky ignitions, and one remaining copy of a key are common stories. We would rather help you sort that out calmly, at your car, than leave you stranded.

How it works in Gardena

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year of the vehicle, where it is in Gardena, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key broken, or car won't start. This helps us bring the right tools and key blanks.

  2. 2

    Confirm who you are and that the vehicle is yours

    Before we open or make keys for a vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof of ownership or authorization, such as ID and registration. It protects you, and it protects the person whose car it really is.

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    Assess the lock, ignition, and key system

    On arrival we look at what the vehicle actually needs. A simple lockout is different from a damaged ignition, and a basic metal key is different from a transponder or smart key. We explain the options before starting work.

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    Do the work on site

    We open the vehicle with methods designed to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping, then cut or program keys, extract a broken key, or repair the cylinder, right where the car is parked.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We confirm the new key starts the engine, locks and unlocks the doors, and that any remote functions work. You get a clear explanation of what was done, and we suggest having a spare made so you are not caught again.

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What affects the price

  • The type of service: opening a locked door is a different job from cutting a key, programming a chip, or repairing an ignition.
  • The vehicle's make, model, and year, since many newer vehicles require more complex key programming than older ones.
  • The kind of key involved: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a smart key with push-button start.
  • Whether you still have a working key, as duplicating an existing key is simpler than creating one from scratch.
  • Where and when the vehicle is, including the location in or around Gardena and whether the call comes in the middle of the night.
  • Whether the lock or ignition is damaged, which can mean repair or replacement parts on top of the key work.

Why Gardena chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. There is no shop to visit, so the work happens beside your vehicle in Gardena.
  • Open 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, because lockouts and lost keys do not keep business hours.
  • In business since 1987, led by owner David Shar, with decades of experience on older and newer vehicle systems.
  • We serve cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, and fleets, so one call covers a family sedan or a business with several work vehicles.
  • We explain the options and what the work involves before we start, and we never quote a price that we cannot explain by the factors involved.
  • We ask for proof of ownership before opening or keying a vehicle, which is the responsible way to do this work.

Automotive Locksmith across Gardena

Gardena's mix of neighborhoods shapes the calls we see. In Moneta and Strawberry Park, many residents have long-owned vehicles parked in driveways beside 1920s to 1940s bungalows, and a key that has been copied from a copy for years is a common reason a key breaks or stops turning. Along the Western Avenue corridor, dingbat apartments and street parking mean cars are often left on the curb or in tight tenant lots, where a lockout can happen at any hour. If you are in ZIP code 90247, 90248, or 90249, we serve you the same way: by coming to wherever the vehicle is.

Gardena's destinations also bring people who are away from home when trouble starts. Alondra Park and the neighboring El Camino College campus draw students, athletes, and families, and a key left on a seat or lost on a field can leave someone stuck in a large lot. The card clubs, including Hustler Casino and the former Normandie Casino site, plus the Gardena Cinema and the Ken Nakaoka Community Center, mean visitors parking and returning to their cars late in the evening. We handle those calls too, in parking lots and garages.

Commuters on I-110, Redondo Beach Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue, Normandie, and Vermont sometimes run into key and ignition trouble far from home. Wherever you are in Gardena, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through the problem and come to you.

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Automotive Locksmith in Gardena — FAQs

Can you unlock my car in Gardena without damaging it?
Yes. We use professional lockout tools and techniques meant to avoid scratches, bent door frames, and damaged weatherstripping. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year so we can plan the right approach.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a new key on site, even if you have no working key. We will need to confirm you own the vehicle, and the process depends on the vehicle's make, model, and year.
Do you work on transponder keys and push-button start cars?
Yes. We work with transponder keys, remote head keys, and smart keys. The exact method depends on the vehicle, so describe it when you call (323) 997-8867 and we will tell you what to expect.
My key broke off in the lock or ignition. What should I do?
Stop turning the key, because force can push the piece deeper or damage the cylinder. Call us and we can extract the broken piece on site and, if needed, cut a replacement key.
Do I have to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your vehicle in Gardena, whether it is in a driveway, on a street, or in a parking lot.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Lockouts and lost keys often happen late or on a holiday, and you can reach us any time at (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs, and fleet vehicles?
Yes. Besides passenger cars and trucks, we handle motorcycles, RVs, and business fleets. Fleet managers can call to discuss spare keys and recurring needs.
What proof do I need to show that the vehicle is mine?
We typically ask for a photo ID and something connecting you to the vehicle, such as registration or insurance. If you are authorized to act for the owner, tell us when you call.
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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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