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Crenshaw Lock

Automotive Locksmith in Lawndale · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in Lawndale, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Lawndale, California: car lockouts, lost or broken keys, transponder and key fob programming, and ignition repair. We come to your vehicle wherever it is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

  • Mobile to your Lawndale location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Lawndale is a compact South Bay city, only about two square miles, but it is packed with cars. Residents of the 1950s and 60s stucco homes park in short driveways and on the street, while the many apartment buildings mean a lot of vehicles share tight lots and curbside spaces. When a key snaps, a fob dies, or the doors lock with the keys inside, you need someone who comes to you instead of asking you to find a way to a shop.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and we are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit. Our technician drives to your car, whether it is outside your home, in a work parking lot along Hawthorne Boulevard, or beside Alondra Park, and does the work on the spot where that is possible. We are available around the clock, which matters because lockouts rarely happen at convenient times.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes opening locked vehicles, cutting and programming replacement keys, extracting broken keys from doors and ignitions, and repairing worn ignition cylinders. Owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on straightforward service: tell you what is going on with your vehicle, explain the options, and do the job carefully.

How it works in Lawndale

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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, lost keys, a broken key, or a car that will not start. We are 24/7, so you reach us whether it is midday or the middle of the night.

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    We drive to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we come to wherever the car is parked in Lawndale, from a residential street in Lawndale Acres to a lot off Redondo Beach Blvd or Artesia Blvd. We will give you a clear understanding of what to expect before work begins.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof that you are the owner or authorized user, such as ID and registration. This protects you and keeps the work above board.

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    Open, diagnose or extract

    For lockouts we use professional entry tools designed to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping and door mechanisms. For broken keys or a sticking ignition, we assess whether the key can be extracted and whether the cylinder is worn or damaged.

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    Cut and program the key

    If you need a new key, we cut it and, for transponder or fob-equipped vehicles, program it to your car. We test every key in the door and ignition, and test remote functions, before we finish.

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    Review and wrap up

    We go over what was done, make sure you have working keys, and mention simple steps like keeping a spare so the next incident is less disruptive.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer models with encrypted transponders or smart keys require more programming than a basic mechanical key
  • Type of key needed: traditional cut key, transponder key, remote head key, or proximity fob
  • Whether the problem is a simple lockout, a lost-all-keys situation, or a broken key stuck in a lock or ignition
  • Condition of the ignition or door cylinder, because worn parts may need repair or replacement rather than only a new key
  • Time of day and urgency, since late-night and holiday calls involve different logistics than a scheduled daytime visit
  • Number of vehicles or keys involved, which is relevant for fleets and small business owners

Why Lawndale chooses us

  • Fully mobile and 24/7: we come to the car, so you never need to arrange a tow just to get a key made
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work
  • One company that handles both vehicles and buildings, which helps landlords and small businesses managing cars and properties together
  • Care for the vehicle: we use methods designed to avoid scratches, bent doors and damaged weatherstripping
  • Clear communication about options, including when repairing a worn ignition makes more sense than replacing keys again and again
  • Coverage for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, not just standard passenger vehicles

Automotive Locksmith across Lawndale

Lawndale's layout shapes the kind of calls we see. In El Camino Village and Lawndale Acres, cars often sit on the street or in short driveways beside small stucco homes, and a lost key or lockout usually happens right outside the front door. In the denser apartment areas, residents juggling shared parking and older vehicles are more likely to deal with worn door locks and ignition cylinders that have seen decades of use.

The Hawthorne Boulevard corridor (SR-107) brings a different mix: employees and small business owners parking near the commercial strip, and fleet or work vehicles that need duplicate keys or a quick rekey after staffing changes. We also respond to drivers stranded near Inglewood Ave, Marine Ave, Redondo Beach Blvd and Artesia Blvd, as well as around the Lawndale Civic Center, Lawndale High School and the edge of Alondra Park.

Whether you are in ZIP code 90260 or 90261, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your location. Because we are mobile only, there is no shop to drive to; the service happens wherever your vehicle is.

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Other Lawndale locksmith services

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

Automotive Locksmith in Lawndale — FAQs

Do you offer automotive locksmith service at night in Lawndale?
Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will dispatch a mobile technician to your vehicle.
Do I need to bring my car to a shop?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile and has no storefront. We come to your car anywhere in Lawndale, whether it is at home, work or on the street.
Can you make a new key if I have lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key on site once we verify ownership. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle's make, model and year so we can talk through the options.
Will opening my car damage the door or paint?
We use professional tools and techniques designed to open vehicles without damaging paint, seals or lock mechanisms. If a particular vehicle presents extra risk, we will tell you before we start.
Can you program a transponder key or key fob?
Yes, we program transponder keys and remote fobs for many vehicles. Compatibility depends on the make, model and year, so give us those details when you call.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We can often extract the broken piece and then cut a replacement key. If the cylinder is worn or damaged, we will explain whether it needs repair. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what happened.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles.
How is the price determined?
Cost depends on factors such as the vehicle, the type of key, the problem involved, and the time of day. We will discuss what applies to your situation before beginning work.
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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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