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Automotive Locksmith in Lomita, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Lomita, California: car lockouts, lost keys, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair, done at your vehicle. We have no storefront, because we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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Getting locked out of a car in Lomita rarely happens at a convenient moment. It happens in the parking lot off Narbonne Avenue after a grocery run, on a side street near Lomita Park, or in the driveway of a small post-war house just before a commute up Western Avenue. Crenshaw Lock Company has been serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and our automotive work is fully mobile. A technician drives to wherever your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or work vehicle is sitting, and the work is done on the spot.

Automotive locksmithing covers much more than popping a door. We handle lockouts, broken or stuck keys, worn ignition cylinders, lost-key replacement when you have no spare, transponder chip keys, remote fobs, and key duplication. Many modern vehicles need a key cut and then electronically programmed to the car, and doing this at the curb often saves the cost and hassle of a tow to a dealership.

Lomita is a compact city of about 1.9 square miles, but its traffic is anything but small. Pacific Coast Highway, Western Avenue and Narbonne Avenue carry commuters, delivery vans and Palos Verdes residents all day. Owner and lead technician David Shar built this business on showing up, explaining the options plainly, and doing the job without damaging your vehicle.

How it works in Lomita

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and approximate year of the vehicle, where you are, and what happened. Whether it is a lockout, a lost key or a key that snapped in the ignition, those details let us bring the right tools and key blanks.

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    We drive to your vehicle

    We are fully mobile and available 24/7, so there is no shop to visit. Whether you are on Lomita Boulevard, in an apartment garage, or pulled over along Pacific Coast Highway, we meet you where the car is and look for a safe place to work.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before we open or key a vehicle, we ask for proof that it is yours, such as a registration, ID or other paperwork. It protects you, and it is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.

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    Diagnose and choose the method

    We assess the lock, the key type and the vehicle's security system. Lockouts are handled with non-destructive entry tools. For lost keys, we cut a new key by code or by hand and then program the transponder or fob if the car requires it.

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    Cut, program and test

    We test the new key in the door, trunk and ignition, and confirm that remote functions work. If an ignition cylinder was worn or damaged, we repair or replace it so the key operates smoothly.

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    Review the result and spare-key advice

    We walk you through what was done and explain the price factors that applied. We also recommend getting a spare made while we are there, since having a second key is far cheaper and easier than starting from nothing again.

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What affects the price

  • Type of service: a simple lockout is a different job from cutting and programming a brand-new key for a car with no existing key.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: many newer or European vehicles use more complex security systems, which take more equipment and time to program.
  • Key technology: a basic metal key, a transponder chip key, a remote head key and a smart proximity fob each involve different materials and procedures.
  • Time and location: late-night, weekend or holiday calls and hard-to-reach spots can affect the quote, since we operate around the clock.
  • Condition of the lock or ignition: worn, damaged or partly broken components may need repair or replacement in addition to the key work.
  • Number of keys: cutting and programming several keys in one visit, such as for a fleet or a family, is usually handled more efficiently than separate trips.

Why Lomita chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7: no storefront and no tow required in most cases, because the work happens at your vehicle.
  • Serving the area since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician, so the experience behind each job is real and not outsourced.
  • Wide vehicle coverage: cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, including businesses around the Narbonne Avenue corridor that need several vehicles keyed or serviced.
  • Non-destructive approach: we try to open and re-key without damaging paint, weatherstripping or door lock mechanisms.
  • Plain explanations: we describe the options and what drives the price before work begins, with no pressure to buy extras.
  • Residential and automotive under one roof: the same team can rekey your home or garage, so one call can cover the car and the house keys.

Automotive Locksmith across Lomita

Lomita sits in ZIP code 90717, a small city with a lot of vehicles packed into modest streets. Residents in Harbor Hills, along the Lomita Boulevard and City Center stretch, and around the Narbonne Avenue corridor often park on the street or in shared apartment lots, where a locked-in key or a stolen-then-recovered car can happen at any hour. Many of the single-family homes here date from the 1940s to the 1960s, with detached garages, so a lost car key sometimes comes alongside questions about house and garage keys too.

The city is also the gateway to the Palos Verdes Peninsula. People commuting up from Pacific Coast Highway or Western Avenue to gated communities uphill sometimes lose a gate or mailbox key along with a car key, or find themselves locked out in a driveway far from help. We can handle the vehicle and, where it makes sense, duplicate keys for the rest of your set during the same visit.

Whether you are visiting the Lomita Railroad Museum, walking in Lomita Park, or stuck in a parking lot along Narbonne Avenue, a call to (323) 997-8867 brings a mobile technician to you. Apartment managers on Lomita Boulevard with tenant vehicles or shared lots can also call us for fleet-style key work, and we can pair it with rekeying units between tenants.

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Automotive Locksmith in Lomita — FAQs

Do you have a shop in Lomita I can drive to?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile with no storefront. We come to your vehicle anywhere in Lomita, from Harbor Hills to the Narbonne Avenue corridor. Call (323) 997-8867 to request service.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 whenever you need help, and we will talk through your situation and send a technician.
Can you make a new car key if I have lost all of mine?
In most cases, yes. We can cut a key and program the transponder or fob on site, even with no working key. We will need proof of ownership, and some vehicles take more steps than others.
Will unlocking my car damage it?
Our goal is non-destructive entry using professional tools, which avoids scratches to paint or damage to the door and weatherstripping. Each vehicle is different, and we will explain the method before we begin.
Do you work on motorcycles, trucks and RVs?
Yes. We service cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Tell us the vehicle type when you call (323) 997-8867 so we can bring the appropriate tools and key blanks.
What proof of ownership do I need?
We typically ask for a valid ID plus a registration, title, insurance card or similar paperwork connecting you to the vehicle. This protects you and is standard practice for reputable locksmiths.
My key broke off in the ignition. Can that be fixed?
Often yes. We can extract the broken piece, then cut a replacement and, if needed, repair or replace a worn ignition cylinder. It is best to stop trying to turn the key to avoid further damage.
Can you also help with my house or apartment keys on the same visit?
Yes. We also do residential work, such as rekeying a 1950s home's deadbolts or apartment units between tenants. Mention it when you call, and we can plan the visit accordingly.
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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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