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Crenshaw Lock

Automotive Locksmith in Hermosa Beach · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in Hermosa Beach, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Hermosa Beach, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, key cutting, fobs and ignition repair. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

  • Mobile to your Hermosa Beach location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Hermosa Beach is a small, dense, walkable town, and that shapes how people get locked out of their cars. Vehicles sit on tight streets near the sand, get parked for a night on the Strand or around Pier Plaza, and ride through salt air all year. Keys get lost in the surf, fobs get soaked, and a spare is often sitting in a drawer in a rental across town.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so there is nothing to tow your car to and no counter to wait at. The work happens where your vehicle is parked, whether that is a driveway on the east-side hills, a metered spot off Pier Avenue, or a lot along Pacific Coast Hwy.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. That includes opening locked vehicles, cutting and programming replacement keys, repairing worn or damaged ignitions, and removing broken keys. We are available around the clock, which matters in a beach town where many lockouts happen late at night or after a long day outside.

How it works in Hermosa Beach

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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: locked out, lost key, broken key, or a fob that stopped working. We answer 24/7, and the details help us bring the right tools.

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    Confirm the vehicle and your ownership

    Before opening or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof that the vehicle is yours, such as ID matching the registration or insurance. This protects you and is a normal part of responsible locksmith work.

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    Come to you

    We travel to your location in Hermosa Beach, whether it is a curbside spot, a garage under a townhome, or a parking lot near the pier. Because we are mobile, the work is done on-site with no towing.

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    Open, cut, or repair

    For lockouts we use non-destructive entry methods designed to protect paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For keys we cut and program to the vehicle. For ignition trouble we diagnose whether the cylinder, the key or the wear is the cause.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the new key or fob in the doors, trunk and ignition, confirm it starts the vehicle, and make sure remote functions work. Then we explain the cost clearly and answer any questions.

Need automotive locksmith in Hermosa Beach?

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some vehicles have more complex key and immobilizer systems than others.
  • Type of key needed: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote fob or a smart proximity key all involve different work.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes the programming steps.
  • The nature of the problem, such as a simple lockout versus a broken key in the ignition or a worn cylinder.
  • Vehicle type, including motorcycles, RVs and commercial fleet units, which can have different lock systems.
  • Time of day and location, since after-hours calls and travel to your spot can affect the final quote.

Why Hermosa Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987, so service is built around coming to you rather than a shop.
  • Available 24/7, which suits late nights near Pier Plaza and early-morning surf runs.
  • Owner-led by David Shar, with experience across cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets.
  • Non-destructive methods are our first approach to lockouts, to protect your vehicle's finish and door components.
  • We understand coastal wear: salt air and moisture can corrode key blanks, ignition cylinders and fob contacts, and we account for that when diagnosing problems.
  • Clear explanation of the work and cost before we start, with no pressure to add services you do not need.

Automotive Locksmith across Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach packs a lot into about 1.4 square miles, and our automotive calls reflect that. In the Strand and Sand Section, cars share narrow streets with walk-street cottages and townhomes, and parking is often tight. Around Downtown Pier Avenue and the Pier Plaza dining and nightlife district, lockouts tend to happen late, after dinner or a show at the Comedy & Magic Club. In East Hermosa, the hills neighborhoods, residents often park on slopes or in older garages where a locked door or lost key is a real inconvenience.

We serve ZIP code 90254 and the roads that connect it, including Pacific Coast Hwy (SR-1), Aviation Blvd, Artesia Blvd, Pier Ave and Hermosa Ave. Whether you are parked near South Park, by the Hermosa Beach Community Center, or close to the pier, we come to the vehicle.

Salt air is a constant here. It can stiffen door locks, corrode ignition cylinders and wear down key surfaces over time. If your key has started sticking or your fob works only some of the time, it is worth having it checked before you are stranded. Many rental owners and residents also keep a spare in a lockbox or home, and we can cut a fresh spare so a lockout does not turn into a long delay.

Locked out or need a locksmith now?

24/7 Mobile Locksmith across Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County. We answer 24/7.

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Other Hermosa Beach locksmith services

See all of our Hermosa Beach services, or our citywide automotive locksmith page.

Automotive Locksmith in Hermosa Beach — FAQs

Do you really come to me in Hermosa Beach?
Yes. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your vehicle anywhere in Hermosa Beach. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are parked.
Can you help if I am locked out late at night near Pier Plaza?
We are available 24/7, including nights and weekends. Call (323) 997-8867, give us your location and vehicle details, and we will take it from there.
Will opening my car damage it?
We start with non-destructive entry methods intended to protect your paint, seals and door electronics. If a vehicle presents unusual challenges, we explain the options before proceeding.
I lost all my keys. Can you make a new one?
In many cases yes. We can cut and program a replacement key or fob to your vehicle on-site once ownership is verified. Call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year.
Can you work on motorcycles, RVs and work vehicles?
Yes. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Fleet and business owners can call us to discuss spare keys and lockout coverage.
My key broke off in the ignition or door. What should I do?
Stop turning or forcing it, since that can make extraction harder. Call us and we can remove the broken piece and, if needed, cut a new key or repair the cylinder.
Does salt air really affect car keys and locks?
It can. Coastal moisture and salt contribute to corrosion and wear in lock cylinders and fob contacts. If a lock feels stiff or a key sticks, getting it looked at early can prevent a lockout.
How is the cost determined?
It depends on your vehicle, the type of key, the problem, and the time and location. We explain the cost before work begins. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
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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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