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Ignition Repair in Lakewood, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile ignition repair in Lakewood, California, 24/7. We come to your car to repair or replace worn ignition cylinders and fix keys that won't turn, so you don't need a tow. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

  • Mobile to your Lakewood location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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An ignition that fights you is rarely a small problem that fixes itself. A key that sticks, turns only with jiggling, or refuses to move at all usually means a worn cylinder, damaged key wafers, or a steering lock binding against the cylinder. In Lakewood, where so much of daily life runs on the car, that kind of failure tends to show up at the worst moment: in the parking lot at Lakewood Center, on the shoulder near the SR-91, or in your own driveway before work.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business around being fully mobile. We have no storefront for you to visit and no reason to make you tow a car to one. We bring the tools and knowledge to wherever the vehicle is sitting, diagnose what is actually wrong, and tell you plainly whether a repair or a replacement makes sense.

Ignition work is more than turning a screwdriver. Depending on the vehicle, the problem may be a worn key, a tired cylinder, a stuck steering column lock, or a fault that only looks like a lock problem. Part of our job is sorting out which one you have, so you do not pay to replace something that was not broken.

How it works in Lakewood

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    Call and describe the symptoms

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year, and what the key is doing: not turning, sticking, spinning freely, or breaking off. That helps us bring the right parts and tools. We answer around the clock.

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    We come to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we meet you where the car is parked, whether that is a driveway in Lakewood Village, a lot near Lakewood Boulevard, or a roadside spot. You do not need to arrange a tow.

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    Diagnose before we replace

    We check the key for wear, test the cylinder, and rule out a binding steering lock or a nearby issue. A worn key is sometimes the real culprit, and a new key costs far less than a new cylinder.

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    Repair or replace the cylinder

    If the cylinder can be serviced, we do that. If it is worn out or damaged, we replace it and match it to your key. We explain the options before any work begins.

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    Cut and test keys

    After the repair we confirm the key starts the vehicle smoothly, locks and unlocks the doors if they share the cylinder, and operates the steering lock without force. We check any spare keys as well.

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    Final check and guidance

    Before we leave, we make sure the car starts and the key turns freely. We also tell you what to watch for, such as heavy keychains and worn spares, so the problem does not come back.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the existing cylinder can be repaired or has to be fully replaced, since a replacement involves more parts and labor.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year, because some ignitions are simple mechanical cylinders and others are tied into the steering column or anti-theft system.
  • Whether the key needs to be cut or programmed, and how many keys you want made while we are on site.
  • Whether the problem turns out to be a worn key or a steering lock issue rather than the cylinder itself, which can change the scope of work.
  • Time of day and location, since we are available 24/7 and travel to you across the area.
  • Condition of the vehicle, such as a broken key stuck in the cylinder or prior damage from forced attempts.

Why Lakewood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your car, so there is no tow to a shop and no storefront trip.
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar overseeing the work.
  • We diagnose first and tell you if a new key or small repair solves it, instead of defaulting to a full replacement.
  • Available 24/7, including nights and weekends when a failed ignition leaves you stranded.
  • We explain the repair and the factors affecting cost before starting, with no surprise add-ons.
  • Broad locksmith experience, so if a door lock or trunk lock shares the same key problem we can address it in the same visit.

Ignition Repair across Lakewood

Lakewood is a tract-built city dating to the early 1950s, and its streets are full of cars parked in driveways beside nearly identical single-story ranch homes. In neighborhoods like Lakewood Village, Lakewood Park, and Carson Park, many vehicles sit outside for years of daily use, and that wear shows up in keys and ignition cylinders. We regularly meet customers right at the curb or in a driveway in ZIP codes like 90712 and 90713, so there is nothing to tow.

Daily driving here runs along Lakewood Blvd, Del Amo Blvd, and Carson St, with commuters feeding onto the I-605 and SR-91. A failing ignition is most often noticed in the busy places: the parking structure at Lakewood Center, the lots around The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, or after a ballgame at Rynerson Park or Mayfair Park. Wherever you are stuck, we come to you.

We also serve the wider Lakewood area, including ZIP codes 90711, 90714, and 90715. If your car will not start and the key will not turn, call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk you through what to check while we head your way. If you also have home lock needs, such as an original builder lockset on a 1950s ranch house, we handle those too.

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Other Lakewood locksmith services

See all of our Lakewood services, or our citywide ignition repair page.

Ignition Repair in Lakewood — FAQs

Why won't my key turn in the ignition?
Common causes are a worn key, a worn cylinder, or a steering lock that is binding. Try gently turning the steering wheel while turning the key. If it still will not move, call (323) 997-8867 and we will diagnose it at your location.
Do you come to me in Lakewood, or do I need to tow the car?
We are fully mobile and come to your vehicle, whether it is in a driveway in Lakewood Park, a lot at Lakewood Center, or the roadside. You do not need a tow, and we have no storefront.
Can you repair an ignition cylinder instead of replacing it?
Sometimes. If the cylinder is only gummed up or the key is worn, a repair or a new key may solve it. If internal parts are badly worn or damaged, replacement is the better choice. We tell you which applies before we start.
Is it the ignition or the battery?
A dead battery usually causes clicking or dim lights, while an ignition problem usually shows up as a key that sticks or will not turn. If you are unsure, call (323) 997-8867 and describe what you see and hear.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and we do not make timing promises we cannot keep.
What if my key broke off in the ignition?
Do not try to pry it out, as that can damage the cylinder. Call us and we will remove the broken piece on site and then check whether the cylinder needs repair or replacement.
How is the price of ignition repair determined?
It depends on the vehicle, whether the cylinder can be repaired or must be replaced, key cutting or programming needs, and the time and location of the call. We explain these factors before work begins.
Can you make a new key at the same visit?
Yes, in most cases. After repairing or replacing the cylinder we can cut and test keys on site. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details so we can come prepared.
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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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