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Automotive Locksmith in Long Beach, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Long Beach, California: car lockouts, lost or broken keys, transponder programming and ignition repair, all done where your vehicle sits. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will come to you.

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A car problem in Long Beach rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in a Shoreline Village parking structure after dinner, on a side street in Belmont Shore where every spot is taken, in a Downtown high-rise garage, or in a CSULB lot after a late class. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the shop comes to the car. We have no storefront to visit and no tow required for most key and lockout problems.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes unlocking a locked vehicle without damage, cutting and programming replacement keys when every key is lost, extracting a key snapped in a door or ignition, repairing worn or jammed ignition cylinders, and addressing transponder and key fob issues. Locksmith David Shar has run the business since 1987, and that long history with changing vehicle security shapes how we approach each job.

Long Beach is a big, spread-out city with a lot of different driving conditions: salt air near the water, stop-and-go traffic on I-710 and I-405, tight street parking in dense neighborhoods, and busy event venues. Each of these creates its own kinds of lockouts and key trouble, and we try to match the fix to the real situation rather than run the same routine every time.

How it works in Long Beach

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    Call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour. Tell us the make, model and approximate year, whether you have any working key, and exactly where the vehicle is parked. Details like a garage level or a street cross-section help us arrive prepared with the right tools.

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    We drive to your vehicle

    Because we are fully mobile, we come to wherever the vehicle is, whether that is a Naples side street, a Downtown garage, a CSULB lot or the shoulder near an on-ramp. We do not give arrival-time promises we cannot keep, but we are available around the clock.

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    Verify ownership

    Before opening or making a key for any vehicle, we ask for proof that you are the owner or authorized driver, such as registration or ID matching the vehicle. This protects you and is a standard, honest part of the trade.

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    Diagnose and choose the least invasive fix

    For a lockout we use non-destructive entry methods designed to protect paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For key problems we check whether the issue is the key, the transponder, the ignition cylinder or the vehicle's immobilizer, so you are not paying to fix the wrong part.

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    Cut, program or repair on site

    Where the vehicle allows it, we cut a new key by code or by hand and program it to the car at the curb. If an ignition cylinder is worn or damaged, we repair or replace it and make sure the new key starts the engine and works the doors.

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    Test everything and hand over

    We test every key, fob function and lock before we leave, and we explain what was done and whether a spare key is worth making. Having a spare cut before the next emergency is usually the best advice we can give.

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What affects the price

  • The type of vehicle and its security system: a basic mechanical key is a different job than a smart key or push-button start with an immobilizer.
  • Whether you still have one working key (duplicating) or have lost every key (originating a key from scratch), which changes the amount of work involved.
  • The nature of the problem: a simple lockout, a broken key in the ignition, a damaged door lock or a failed ignition cylinder each involve different labor and parts.
  • Location and time of day, since we are available 24/7 and a late-night call to a hard-to-reach spot is different from a daytime call at a straightforward address.
  • Whether a part must be replaced, such as an ignition cylinder, key blank or fob, and which grade of part suits the vehicle.
  • How many keys you want made, since programming a spare at the same visit is generally more efficient than a separate trip later.

Why Long Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile service only: we bring the tools and key-cutting capability to your vehicle, so you are not stuck arranging a tow to a shop.
  • Operating since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar, which means decades of hands-on experience with changing lock and key technology.
  • We cover more than cars: trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles, which matters in a port-adjacent city with plenty of work vehicles and recreational rigs.
  • Non-destructive methods first, so we protect your door, paint and electronics instead of defaulting to a faster, riskier approach.
  • Honest diagnosis: if the problem is a dead key battery or a worn key rather than a failed ignition, we will tell you instead of selling a bigger repair.
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, because lockouts do not keep business hours.

Automotive Locksmith across Long Beach

Long Beach asks different things of a vehicle depending on where you live. Near the water in Naples, Belmont Shore and Alamitos Beach, salt air is hard on door locks, trunk locks and ignition cylinders, and a key that feels gritty or sticks is often an early warning. Dense street parking in Belmont Shore and Wrigley also means vehicles sit unattended for long stretches, and lockouts tend to happen when you finally find a spot and rush off. If you are in the 90803 area, we can come to your curb rather than make you move the car.

Downtown Long Beach, around the Convention & Entertainment Center, Shoreline Village and The Pike Outlets, brings parking garages and event crowds. A lockout inside a structure on a concert night is stressful, and being mobile means we work right where you are parked. Along Ocean Blvd and Atlantic Ave, and in neighborhoods like Bixby Knolls and California Heights, many residents rely on street parking, so we regularly meet customers curbside. Students near CSULB sometimes call late at night after a lock or key issue, and we are available then too.

For drivers on I-710, I-405 or PCH, a lost key or a car that will not recognize its fob can strand you far from home. Whether you are in 90802 Downtown, 90815 near the university, or 90810 closer to the industrial west side, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to the vehicle. We are especially useful for fleet and work-truck owners near the Port who cannot afford a day without a vehicle.

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Automotive Locksmith in Long Beach — FAQs

Can you unlock my car in Long Beach without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We use non-destructive entry methods designed to protect paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us the make and model, and we will explain what to expect.
I lost every key to my car. Can you make a new one?
Often we can. We verify ownership, then cut and program a new key on site where the vehicle allows it. Some vehicles have more complex security systems, so tell us the make, model and year when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you work in parking garages or only on the street?
Both. Because we are fully mobile, we come to wherever the vehicle is parked, including Downtown garages, beach lots and campus parking. It helps to tell us the level or section when you call.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We have no storefront; everything is done at your vehicle. For most lockouts, key cutting, programming and ignition repairs, a tow is not necessary.
Can you help with a key broken off in the ignition or door?
Yes. We extract broken key pieces carefully to avoid damaging the cylinder, and if the cylinder is worn we can repair or replace it and provide a working key.
Do you service motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. For fleets, call (323) 997-8867 to discuss the number of vehicles and what they need.
Will salt air near Naples or Belmont Shore affect my car locks?
It can. Coastal moisture and salt may corrode or stiffen lock cylinders over time. If a key feels rough or sticks, having the lock cleaned or serviced early can prevent a lockout.
What proof of ownership do you ask for?
We typically ask for ID and registration or other documents tying you to the vehicle. It is a standard safeguard that protects owners from unauthorized access.
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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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