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Ignition Repair in Lomita, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile ignition repair in Lomita, California, available 24/7. We repair or replace worn ignition cylinders and fix keys that won't turn, right where your vehicle is parked. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what your car is doing.

  • Mobile to your Lomita location
  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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A key that sticks, grinds, or refuses to turn in the ignition is rarely a problem that fixes itself. In most cases the cause is a worn cylinder, a damaged or badly worn key, or debris and wear inside the lock. Left alone, the problem usually gets worse, and it tends to pick the worst moment, like a cold morning before a commute up Pacific Coast Hwy or a late night in a parking lot off Narbonne Ave.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to tow your car to. We come to your driveway, apartment parking space, or the street where you are stuck, diagnose the ignition, and repair or replace what is actually failing.

Lomita is a compact city of modest post-war homes, small apartment complexes, and plenty of older vehicles that have seen years of daily use. Many of those cars have original or heavily worn ignition parts. Whether you drive a long-time family vehicle or something newer with a transponder key, we can look at the problem on site and explain your options plainly before any work begins.

How it works in Lomita

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    Call and describe the symptoms

    Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night. Tell us the make, model, and year, and what happens when you try the key: does it not go in, go in but not turn, turn but not start, or stick in the ignition? Those details help us prepare the right parts and tools.

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    We drive to your location

    Because we are fully mobile, we meet you wherever the vehicle is, whether that is a driveway in Harbor Hills, a parking space at a Lomita Blvd apartment building, or a lot along the Narbonne Avenue corridor.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    A key that won't turn is not always the ignition cylinder. We check the key for wear, test whether the steering column lock is binding, and inspect the cylinder. This keeps you from paying to replace a part that was not the problem.

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    Repair or replace the cylinder

    If the cylinder is worn or damaged, we repair it when that makes sense or replace it when it does not. We then make sure the new or repaired cylinder works smoothly with your key, and cut or program keys where needed.

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    Test and hand back the keys

    We test the ignition several times, check that the steering column unlocks properly, and confirm the vehicle starts. You get working keys and a clear explanation of what was found and what was done.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some ignition assemblies are simple and others are integrated with anti-theft systems.
  • Whether the existing cylinder can be repaired or has to be fully replaced.
  • Whether your key is a basic cut key or a transponder or smart key that must be programmed to the vehicle.
  • How many working keys you currently have and how many new keys you need made.
  • Whether other damage is involved, such as a broken key fragment, a damaged steering column lock, or prior attempts at forcing the ignition.
  • The time of day and location of the service call, given that we operate around the clock.

Why Lomita chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: the work happens at your car, so you never have to tow a vehicle to a shop just to fix an ignition.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, with long experience on worn, older ignition systems common on local roads.
  • Diagnosis before replacement, so we separate a worn key or binding steering lock from a truly failing cylinder.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a stuck ignition strands you late at night or early before work.
  • Clear explanation of options and what drives cost before work begins, with no pressure to replace more than needed.
  • Ability to handle related lock problems on the same visit, such as home or garage keys, since we are a full locksmith company.

Ignition Repair across Lomita

Lomita covers only about 1.9 square miles, but its mix of housing shapes how people here use their vehicles. In the Harbor Hills area and the 1940s to 60s single-family streets near Narbonne Ave, cars often live in driveways and carports for years of daily use, and older keys wear down. Along Lomita Boulevard and the City Center, apartment residents park in shared lots where a sticking ignition can leave you stuck far from a garage.

If you are in ZIP code 90717, we can come to you whether you are near Lomita Park, the Lomita Railroad Museum, or somewhere along the Narbonne Avenue commercial corridor. Western Ave and Pacific Coast Hwy (SR-1) carry heavy daily traffic through town, so a vehicle that will not start can be especially disruptive, and we aim to get you back on the road without a tow.

Lomita is also a gateway to the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and many residents commute or drive uphill to gated communities. A worn ignition on a steep, winding route is not something to ignore. Since our service is mobile only, with no storefront to visit, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your Lomita location.

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Ignition Repair in Lomita — FAQs

Why won't my key turn in the ignition?
Common causes include a worn key, a worn or damaged ignition cylinder, or a steering wheel lock that is binding. Try gently wiggling the wheel while turning the key. If it still will not turn, call (323) 997-8867 and we can diagnose it on site in Lomita.
Do I need to tow my car for ignition repair?
Usually not. We are fully mobile and do the repair where your vehicle is parked, whether that is a Lomita driveway or an apartment lot. That can save you a tow.
Can you repair the ignition, or does it always need replacing?
It depends on the damage. Sometimes the cylinder can be repaired or the real problem is a worn key. When the cylinder is too worn or damaged, we replace it. We explain which applies after diagnosing it.
Will I get new keys with a replacement cylinder?
We can make keys that work with the new cylinder, and program transponder keys where the vehicle requires it. Tell us how many keys you need when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on newer cars with transponder or push-button start?
We handle many vehicles with transponder keys. Push-button and smart-key systems vary by make and model, so please call with your vehicle details and we will tell you what we can do.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.
What affects the cost of ignition repair?
Main factors are the vehicle, whether the cylinder is repaired or replaced, the type of key and programming involved, the number of keys, and any additional damage. We explain these before starting.
Do you have a shop in Lomita I can drive to?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only, with no storefront. We come to you anywhere in Lomita, including ZIP 90717 and nearby areas.
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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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