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Automotive Locksmith in Lakewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile automotive locksmith service in Lakewood, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, key fobs and ignition problems. Call (323) 997-8867 and talk with a real locksmith.

  • Mobile to your Lakewood location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Lakewood is a driving city. Most households in this tract-built suburb park in a driveway or carport, and a lot of daily life runs along Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd and Carson St, with the I-605 and SR-91 close by on either side. When a key goes missing, a fob stops working or a door locks with the keys inside, you need someone who comes to you rather than a tow to a shop.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, because the whole business is built around meeting you at your vehicle, whether that is a driveway in Lakewood Village, a space in the lot at Lakewood Center, or the shoulder near an on-ramp.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and business fleets. That includes opening locked vehicles, cutting and programming replacement keys, repairing worn or broken ignitions and door locks, and helping when a fob will not respond. We are available around the clock, so a late shift ending at a retail lot or an early commute does not have to wait for business hours.

How it works in Lakewood

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where you are parked, and what happened: keys locked inside, keys lost, a broken key in the ignition, or a fob that has died. Those details tell us which tools and key blanks to bring. We answer 24/7.

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    We confirm who you are and who owns the vehicle

    Before we open a door or make a key, we ask for ID and some proof the vehicle is yours, such as registration or insurance paperwork. It can feel like a formality, but it protects you and every other driver in Lakewood from someone else gaining access to a car.

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    We drive to you and assess the lock

    Our technician comes to your location. We look at the vehicle's lock type, key system and any damage before starting work, and explain what we recommend and why. If the job is simpler or more involved than expected, we say so before proceeding.

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    Entry, key cutting or repair

    For a lockout we use professional entry tools made to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping. For lost keys we cut and program a replacement on site where the vehicle allows it. For worn ignitions or stuck locks, we repair or replace the failing part.

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    Testing and handoff

    We test every key in the door, the trunk or tailgate if applicable, and the ignition, and check that remote functions work. You leave with working keys, and we can talk through adding a spare so one lost key never leaves you stranded again.

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What affects the price

  • The type of job: a simple lockout is a different task than cutting and programming a brand-new key from scratch.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer vehicles often use transponder chips, smart keys or proximity fobs that require specialized programming.
  • Key type: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote head key and a push-button-start fob all involve different parts and effort.
  • Time of day and location: the work is available 24/7, and after-hours calls or hard-to-reach locations can affect the quote.
  • Condition of the lock or ignition: if parts are worn, damaged or seized, repair or replacement adds to the work needed.
  • Number of keys or vehicles: making a spare along with the first key, or handling several fleet vehicles in one visit, changes the total.

Why Lakewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: the entire operation is built around coming to you, with no storefront and no tow required for most key and lockout situations.
  • Owner-led work: David Shar leads the business, so standards for careful, damage-conscious work are set at the top.
  • Open 24/7: lockouts and lost keys do not keep business hours, and neither do we.
  • One locksmith for the whole vehicle spectrum: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so a family with a pickup and a motorcycle, or a business with a few vans, has one number to call.
  • We also handle home and commercial locks, so a Lakewood household can use the same trusted contact for the car and the front door.
  • Plain conversation about the job: we explain what we found and what we recommend, and you decide before work begins.

Automotive Locksmith across Lakewood

Lakewood was built as a large tract suburb in the early 1950s, and its streets of single-story ranch homes mean a lot of cars live in driveways and carports rather than garages. A lockout in Lakewood Village or Lakewood Park often happens right at the curb, and we can work there without blocking traffic. Carson Park residents calling from near Carson St get the same mobile service, as do drivers in ZIP codes 90712 and 90713 and across 90711, 90714 and 90715.

The retail core around Lakewood Center, along with The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, means plenty of vehicles sit in big parking lots for hours. Shoppers, retail workers and anyone finishing a shift can lock keys inside or find a fob not responding. We come to the lot, and it is a good reason to keep a spare key somewhere safe at home. Parks like Rynerson Park and Mayfair Park are also places where a quick stop can end with keys left on a bench or in the car.

Because Lakewood sits between the I-605 and SR-91 and is crossed by Lakewood Blvd and Del Amo Blvd, a stranded driver can be nearly anywhere in the area. Tell us the nearest cross street or landmark when you call (323) 997-8867, and we will meet you there. We are mobile only, so there is never a shop trip involved.

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Automotive Locksmith in Lakewood — FAQs

Do you come to me if I'm locked out in Lakewood?
Yes. We are fully mobile and serve Lakewood around the clock. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us where you are parked, and we will come to your car, whether that is a driveway, a street or a parking lot.
Can you make a new car key if I've lost all my keys?
In most cases yes. We can cut and program a replacement on site for many makes and models, including transponder keys and fobs. Vehicle details help us confirm what is possible, so call (323) 997-8867 with the make, model and year.
Will opening my car damage the paint or door?
We use professional tools and techniques made to open vehicles without harming paint, seals or locks. Our technician assesses your specific vehicle first so the method matches it.
Do you have a shop I can drive to?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only, with no storefront. That means the work happens where your vehicle is, which saves you a tow or a ride.
What proof of ownership will you ask for?
We ask for ID and something connecting you to the vehicle, such as registration or insurance. This protects owners and keeps access to vehicles in Lakewood in the right hands.
Can you help with a retail work vehicle or fleet near Lakewood Center?
Yes. We work on business vehicles and fleets as well as personal cars. If you manage several vehicles, call (323) 997-8867 to talk through spare keys, replacements or lockouts.
My key turns but the car won't start. Can you fix that?
That can be a worn key, a failing ignition or a transponder issue. We diagnose it at your location and repair or replace the part or key that is at fault.
Do you work on motorcycles and RVs too?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles and RVs, along with fleets. Describe the vehicle when you call and we will bring the right tools.
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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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