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Car Key Replacement in Hermosa Beach, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile car key replacement in Hermosa Beach, California. We come to your car, then cut and program a new key on site, even when you have no original. Lost or broken key near the Pier or The Strand? Call (323) 997-8867.

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Losing a car key in Hermosa Beach tends to happen at inconvenient moments: after a long day on the sand, a late dinner on Pier Plaza, or a hurried morning on Hermosa Avenue. Keys slip out of pockets in the surf, get left on a bar top, or snap in an ignition that has taken years of salt air. Whatever the cause, being stuck without a working key in a town this compact and this crowded with parked cars is stressful.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so there is no shop to tow your car to. We come to wherever the vehicle is sitting, whether that is a street spot near the Hermosa Beach Pier, a garage under a townhome, or a lot near the Community Center, and we make a replacement key there. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar leads the work.

Replacement can mean a basic cut metal key, a transponder key that must be programmed to your car's computer, a remote head key, or a push-button smart key, depending on the make, model and year. We can generally work from the vehicle itself, so having no original key is not a dead end. Below is how it works, what affects the cost, and what is specific to keeping cars and keys sorted in a beach town.

How it works in Hermosa Beach

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us the make, model and year, where the car is parked, and whether you have any working key at all. This tells us what type of key your vehicle uses and what to bring.

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    We come to your car

    Because we are fully mobile, we drive to you, whether you are parked on Hermosa Ave, near Pier Avenue, or in the East Hermosa hills. There is no storefront to visit and no need to tow the vehicle.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making a key we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as ID matching the registration or title. This protects you and every other owner in town from someone else getting a key to your car.

  4. 4

    Cut the key

    We cut the new key by code or by decoding the lock, so an original is not required. If the ignition or door lock is worn or corroded by salt air, we take that into account so the new key works smoothly.

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    Program and test

    For transponder, remote or smart keys, we program the key to your vehicle's system. We then test the door, ignition, remote functions and starting before we finish, so you know everything works.

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What affects the price

  • Key type: a basic cut key is a different job from a transponder key, remote head key or push-button smart key.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: some brands have more involved programming procedures than others.
  • Whether you have a working key: copying an existing key is usually simpler than creating one when all keys are lost.
  • Condition of locks and ignition: worn or salt-corroded cylinders may need extra work.
  • Time and location: after-hours service and difficult access can affect the quote.
  • Number of keys needed: having a spare made during the same visit is usually more efficient than a second trip.

Why Hermosa Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile and available 24/7, so you are not stuck arranging a tow to a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work.
  • We can make keys on site even when you have no original.
  • We verify ownership before making a key, which protects your vehicle.
  • We understand coastal conditions, where salt air wears on locks, ignitions and key blades.
  • Quotes are based on your vehicle and situation, explained before work begins.

Car Key Replacement across Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach is about 1.4 square miles, and parking is a daily puzzle. In the Strand and Sand Section, cars often sit on tight streets and in small garages under three-story townhomes, where salt air and sand work into ignitions and door locks. We come to the car, whether that is near the beach in ZIP code 90254 or in a garage off a walk street.

Downtown around Pier Avenue and Pier Plaza, a lost key is common after a night out near the Comedy & Magic Club or the restaurants and bars. Visitors and residents alike call us for replacement keys at odd hours, and we work on site wherever the vehicle is parked. Residents of East Hermosa, the Hills, who park along steeper streets or in older bungalow driveways, can also have us come to them.

We cover Pacific Coast Hwy, Aviation Blvd, Artesia Blvd and the streets around South Park and the Community Center. If you are a rental owner with a car left behind by a guest, or a resident whose key vanished at the beach, call (323) 997-8867 and we will plan the quickest way to get you driving again.

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Car Key Replacement in Hermosa Beach — FAQs

Can you replace a car key in Hermosa Beach if I lost all my keys?
Yes. We can usually cut and program a new key on site without an original. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and location and we will tell you what to expect.
Do I need to tow my car?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your car, whether it is by the Pier, on The Strand side streets, or in a garage. There is no storefront to visit.
Are you available at night?
Yes, we are available 24/7. After a late evening on Pier Plaza or a night at the beach, call (323) 997-8867 anytime.
What proof of ownership do I need?
We ask for ID and proof the vehicle is yours, such as registration or title. This protects you from someone else obtaining a key to your car.
What kinds of keys can you make?
We can work with basic keys, transponder keys, remote head keys and many smart keys, depending on your vehicle. The make, model and year determine what is possible.
Why is my key hard to turn in the ignition?
Beach town salt air and sand can wear keys and cylinders. If a key is sticking, replacing it early is easier than waiting until it breaks. We can inspect it when we come out.
Can you make a spare while you are there?
Yes. Having a spare made during the same visit is usually more efficient than a second call later.
How is the price determined?
Cost depends on key type, vehicle, whether you have a working key, lock condition, time of day and number of keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation before we begin.
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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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