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Car Key Replacement in Lomita, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Lomita, California, available 24/7 and fully mobile. We cut and program replacement keys at your vehicle, even when you have no original key left. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model, and year of your car.

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Losing the only key to your car is a stressful moment, and in a small, busy city like Lomita it tends to happen at inconvenient places: the parking lot of a shop on the Narbonne Avenue corridor, a driveway near Lomita Park, or a curb along Pacific Coast Highway after a long day. The good news is that a missing or broken key rarely means a tow. A mobile locksmith can come to the car, make a new key, and program it so the vehicle starts and runs normally.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around coming to the customer. We are fully mobile, with no storefront to visit, so everything described on this page happens where your car is parked. That might be a home in Harbor Hills, an apartment carport off Lomita Boulevard, or a street space near the City Center.

Car key replacement covers more than one situation. Some people have lost every key. Others have a key that snapped in the ignition or door, a worn key that no longer turns reliably, or a fob that stopped communicating with the car. Each case is a little different, and the right fix depends on how your vehicle is built, which is why we start with a few simple questions before anyone drives out.

How it works in Lomita

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 any hour. Tell us the make, model, and year of the vehicle, where it is parked, and whether you have any working key. We will explain what is involved for your car, including whether it uses a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, or a push-button start fob.

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    Verify ownership

    Before we make a key for any vehicle, we ask for proof that you are the owner or authorized user. That usually means a photo ID and registration or title paperwork. It protects you, and it keeps keys from reaching the wrong hands.

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    Cut the key to the vehicle

    If you have no original, we can generate a key from the vehicle's information and cut it at your car. If a broken piece remains in a lock or ignition, we remove it carefully so the cylinder is not damaged.

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    Program the key or fob

    Most modern vehicles need the new key electronically paired with the car's immobilizer before the engine will start. We program the key on site and, where the vehicle supports it, remove lost keys from the system so they no longer work.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We test the new key in the door, the ignition, and any remote functions such as lock, unlock, trunk release, and alarm. You will see it working before the job is finished, and we can make a spare so you are not stranded again.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key your vehicle uses, from a simple mechanical key to a transponder key, remote head key, or smart proximity fob.
  • The make, model, and year, since some manufacturers require more involved programming procedures than others.
  • Whether you have an existing key to copy or all keys are lost, which affects how the new key is generated.
  • Whether a broken key must be extracted or a damaged lock or ignition needs attention first.
  • How many keys you want made, since a spare is often easier to add during the same visit.
  • The time of day and the vehicle's location, because we work around the clock and travel to you.

Why Lomita chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the key is cut and programmed at your vehicle, so there is no tow and no trip to a shop.
  • Operating since 1987, with owner and lead technician David Shar standing behind the work.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with no claims about arrival times we cannot guarantee.
  • We verify ownership before making keys and can remove lost keys from the car's memory when the vehicle allows it.
  • We explain the work and the cost factors for your specific vehicle before starting, so there are no surprises.
  • We can handle related needs during the same visit, such as a spare key, a stuck key extraction, or a home lockout.

Car Key Replacement across Lomita

Lomita covers only about 1.9 square miles, but its mix of streets creates plenty of reasons for key trouble. In Harbor Hills, many residents park in driveways and on hillside streets where a lost key can leave a car stuck far from help. Along Lomita Boulevard and the City Center, apartment tenants often rely on shared lots and carports, and a snapped or missing key can block a neighbor or a parking spot. Drivers on the Narbonne Avenue corridor commonly run errands, lose a key between stops, and need a replacement right where they are.

We serve ZIP code 90717 and the roads that connect it: Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1), Narbonne Avenue, Lomita Boulevard, and Western Avenue. If your car is near Lomita Park or the Lomita Railroad Museum with its replica Victorian depot, we come to that spot. Because Lomita is a gateway to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, we also hear from people heading uphill who discover a missing key before getting home.

The same visit can often cover other lock needs common in town. Many homes here are modest 1940s to 60s single-family houses with aging hardware, and small apartment buildings frequently need rekeys between tenants. While we are there for your car key, ask about a spare, a house lockout, or a lost mailbox or gate key. Just call (323) 997-8867.

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Car Key Replacement in Lomita — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Lomita if I have no original key?
Yes. With proof of ownership, we can cut and program a new key on site even when every original is gone. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle's make, model, and year.
Do I need to tow my car to get a new key?
Usually not. We are fully mobile, so we come to your car, whether it is parked in Harbor Hills, near Lomita Boulevard, or along Narbonne Avenue.
What proof of ownership will you ask for?
We typically ask for a photo ID and vehicle registration or title that matches your name. This is standard practice and protects you from unauthorized key copies.
Will the new key start my car?
If your vehicle has an immobilizer, we program the key to it so the engine starts. We test the key in the door, ignition, and remote functions before we finish.
Can you stop my lost key from working?
On many vehicles we can erase lost keys from the car's memory during programming, so only the new keys work. Whether this is possible depends on the vehicle, and we will tell you up front.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
We can extract the broken piece without harming the lock, then make a replacement. If the lock itself is damaged, we will explain the options.
Are you open at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through your situation.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the key type, vehicle make and year, whether any original key exists, how many keys you want, and whether extraction or lock repair is needed. We explain these factors before starting 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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