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Automotive Locksmith in Hawaiian Gardens, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Hawaiian Gardens, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle or RV for lockouts, lost keys, ignition problems and key programming. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, and we will talk through your situation.

  • Mobile to your Hawaiian Gardens location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Hawaiian Gardens is about one square mile, but its traffic is anything but small. Between SR-91 on the northern edge, the steady flow along Carson Street and Norwalk Boulevard, and visitors heading to The Gardens Casino, a lot of vehicles are parked, shuffled and locked up here every day. When a key goes missing or a door locks with the keys inside, you usually want help where you are, not a tow to somewhere else.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. We have no storefront, and that is on purpose: the work happens at your vehicle, whether it is in a driveway off a quiet residential street, a apartment complex lot, a mobile-home park space, or a casino parking area. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has built the business on straightforward, careful work.

Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes lockouts, broken or lost keys, transponder and remote key programming, ignition cylinder repair, and replacement keys when you have no spare. We are available around the clock, and a call to (323) 997-8867 is the quickest way to describe what is going on.

How it works in Hawaiian Gardens

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where the vehicle is, and what happened: keys inside, keys lost, a key snapped in the ignition, or a fob that stopped working. This helps us bring the right tools and blanks.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, a technician drives to your location in Hawaiian Gardens, whether that is a street near Pioneer Boulevard, a lot off Carson Street, or a parking structure. We make no promises about arrival times, but we are available 24/7.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before opening or making keys for a vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours, such as ID matching the registration or insurance. It protects you and keeps the work above board.

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    Careful entry or diagnosis

    For a lockout we use methods intended to protect paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For key or ignition problems we check the lock, the key and the immobilizer system to find the real cause before we cut or program anything.

  5. 5

    Cut, program and test

    If you need a new key, we cut it and program the transponder or remote on site where the vehicle supports it. We then test the door, trunk, ignition and fob so you know everything works before we leave.

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    Clear explanation and wrap-up

    We explain what was done, what it involved and any recommendations, such as making a spare while we are there. Having a second key cut now usually costs less and is far less stressful than another emergency later.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a simple lockout is a different job from cutting and programming a new transponder key or repairing an ignition.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: newer or European vehicles with more advanced immobilizer systems generally take more time and specialized equipment.
  • Key type: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a smart proximity fob all differ in parts and programming effort.
  • Time and circumstances: after-hours, weekend or holiday calls can be priced differently from daytime appointments.
  • Condition of the lock: a worn ignition cylinder, a broken key fragment or damaged door lock can add repair work beyond the basic service.
  • Number of vehicles: fleet or multi-vehicle jobs, such as a business near the casino, can be quoted differently than a single car.

Why Hawaiian Gardens chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we work at your vehicle, and there is no shop to drive to or tow to.
  • Open 24/7, which matters in a city where late-night shifts and casino hours mean lockouts do not follow a schedule.
  • Wide vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, including the older vehicles common in a neighborhood of long-time residents.
  • Owner involvement: David Shar leads the business, so standards stay consistent rather than being handed off to a call center.
  • Honest guidance: if a spare key or a simple repair makes more sense than a full replacement, we will say so.
  • Damage-conscious methods: we aim to get you in or running without harming paint, seals or electronics.

Automotive Locksmith across Hawaiian Gardens

Hawaiian Gardens packs a lot into a small footprint. Along the Carson Street corridor you will find older stucco apartment complexes, small businesses and The Gardens Casino at 11871 E Carson St, where visitors and employees park at all hours. Over by the Pioneer Boulevard and Civic Center district, near Hawaiian Gardens City Hall at 21815 Pioneer Blvd and the C. Robert Lee Activity Center, people park for appointments, events and recreation, and a key left on the seat or a dead fob can turn a short errand into a long one.

Much of the housing here is modest post-war single-family homes, apartment buildings and mobile-home parks, where parking is tight and vehicles are often shared among family members. That makes lost or duplicated keys common. We regularly see the situations that fit this kind of community: a spare key that never existed, a worn ignition on an older truck, or a fleet vehicle for a nearby business that needs keys for several drivers. We come to your space in ZIP code 90716 and handle it on the spot.

Whether you are stuck near SR-91, on Norwalk Boulevard, or in a driveway just off Carson Street, call (323) 997-8867. We are mobile and available 24/7, and we will tell you plainly what the job involves.

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Other Hawaiian Gardens locksmith services

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Automotive Locksmith in Hawaiian Gardens — FAQs

Can you come to me anywhere in Hawaiian Gardens?
Yes. We are fully mobile, so we come to your vehicle in 90716, whether it is on a residential street, an apartment lot, a mobile-home park or near The Gardens Casino. Call (323) 997-8867.
Do you offer automotive locksmith service at night?
Yes, we are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what happened.
I locked my keys in the car near the casino. What should I do?
Stay somewhere safe and call us. Tell us the vehicle and your exact location, and we will come to you and open it with methods meant to avoid damage. Have ID and registration or insurance ready.
Can you make a new key if I lost all of mine?
In many cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on site for many vehicles, after confirming you own it. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year so we can prepare.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Tell us what you have when you call so we bring the right equipment.
Can you fix an ignition that will not turn or a broken key?
Often we can. We can extract broken key pieces and repair or replace worn ignition cylinders, depending on the vehicle. We inspect first so we address the actual problem.
What proof of ownership will you ask for?
We typically ask for photo ID and something tying you to the vehicle, such as registration or insurance. This protects you and prevents unauthorized access.
How is the price decided?
It depends on factors like the service needed, vehicle make and year, key type, time of day and the condition of the lock. We explain what applies to your situation before work begins.
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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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