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Automotive Locksmith in Malibu · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in Malibu, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Malibu, California, handling car lockouts, lost keys, key fobs and ignition problems wherever your vehicle is parked. We are fully mobile, so we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.

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Malibu is a hard place to be stuck with a car you cannot get into. Much of life here runs along Pacific Coast Highway, with a canyon road on one side and the ocean on the other, and the nearest help is often not around the corner. A key lost during a beach day at Zuma Beach, a fob that quits in a Malibu Country Mart parking space, or a lockout on a shoulder of PCH all call for someone who will drive to you rather than ask you to find a shop.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around mobile work. There is no storefront to visit. We work from the road, and we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles, so whether you drive a daily commuter, a work truck or a camper parked near the water, the same service applies.

Automotive locksmithing is more than opening a door. It includes cutting and programming replacement keys, fixing worn or broken ignitions, dealing with transponder and smart key systems, and extracting broken keys. Coastal conditions add their own wrinkles: salt air, sand and moisture are rough on door locks, key blanks and fob batteries, and we see those effects in Malibu vehicles. This page explains how a call works, what affects cost, and what to expect locally.

How it works in Malibu

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are, the vehicle's make, model and year, and what happened: locked out, lost key, broken key, dead fob or a stuck ignition. Pinpoint your location by cross street, beach lot or landmark so we can find you along PCH or up a canyon road.

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    Confirm it is your vehicle

    Before we open or make a key for any vehicle, we ask for proof of ownership or authorization, such as ID that matches the registration or other documentation. It protects you and the vehicle, and it is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.

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    Choose the least invasive method

    For lockouts, we use professional tools designed to open a door without harming paint, weatherstripping or electronics. Newer vehicles with side airbags and wiring in the door need care, so we match the method to the car rather than forcing anything.

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    Cut or program the key

    If you need a new key, we cut it on site and program transponder keys or fobs to the vehicle when the system allows. Some vehicles have specific requirements, which we tell you up front rather than after the work starts.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the new key in the door, trunk and ignition, check that remote functions work, and confirm the old lost key can be handled appropriately where the vehicle supports it. You get a clear explanation of what was done.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since newer smart-key and push-button systems take more equipment and programming time than a basic mechanical key
  • The type of service: a simple lockout, a duplicate key, an all-keys-lost situation, ignition repair or key extraction each involve different work
  • Time of day, because late-night and holiday calls take us away from rest and are priced differently from a daytime appointment
  • Your location, including how far we travel along PCH or up a canyon road such as Kanan Dume or Malibu Canyon
  • The key or fob itself: a basic blade, a transponder key and a factory-style smart fob vary considerably in parts cost
  • Condition of existing hardware, since salt, sand and corrosion can make a lock or ignition cylinder harder to work on and may call for repair or replacement

Why Malibu chooses us

  • Fully mobile, 24/7 service: no shop to drive to, and no need to tow a vehicle just to get a key made
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the work, so the experience behind a call is long-standing and local to Southern California
  • Coverage for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one phone number handles the family car, the work truck and the camper
  • Familiarity with coastal wear: we know how salt air and moisture affect locks, fobs and key blanks on vehicles that live near the ocean
  • Ownership checks on every job, which keeps the service legitimate and protects the vehicle's real owner
  • Plain explanations of what is wrong and what the options are, with no pressure to buy more than the job needs

Automotive Locksmith across Malibu

Malibu stretches for miles along Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1), and calls come from every part of it. In the 90265 ZIP code, around Point Dume and Zuma Beach, we hear from beachgoers who locked keys in a car or lost a fob in the sand or surf. Around Malibu Colony and the Malibu Civic Center area, in 90265 as well, drivers may be at a restaurant, the Malibu Country Mart or a private residence, and a vehicle that will not open or start can interrupt the whole evening.

The 90263 and 90264 ZIP codes cover other parts of the city and the canyon approaches, where roads like Kanan Dume Road, Malibu Canyon Road, Las Flores Canyon Road and Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) wind through hills with limited cell service and few places to wait. Pepperdine University brings students and visitors who sometimes lose keys or lock themselves out on campus lots. Knowing which road you are on and where it connects helps us reach you faster and plan for the tools we need.

Malibu's housing also shapes automotive calls. Many residents in Big Rock, Point Dume and hillside neighborhoods park in gated driveways or garages, and some live in beach communities such as Paradise Cove. If your car is behind a gate, tell us when you call so we can plan how to get in. Vehicles parked near the water also take a beating from salt air, which can corrode door locks and tire out fob batteries, so a key that suddenly will not turn is sometimes a sign of wear rather than a lost key. We can look at both the key and the lock.

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Other Malibu locksmith services

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

Automotive Locksmith in Malibu — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Malibu?
Yes. We are fully mobile and there is no storefront to visit. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us where the vehicle is, and we will head to you, whether that is a beach lot, a shoulder of PCH or a driveway in the hills.
I am locked out on Pacific Coast Highway. What should I do?
If you are in an unsafe spot, move yourself and anyone with you to a safe place away from traffic first. Then call (323) 997-8867 with your location, such as the nearest cross street or beach entrance, and the vehicle details.
Can you make a new key if I lost all of mine?
In many cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement on site, depending on the vehicle's system. Some makes have special requirements, and we will tell you what is possible for your car once we know the make, model and year.
Is the service available at night and on weekends?
We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays. Late-night calls are priced differently from daytime ones, and we explain the cost factors when you call.
Will opening my car damage the door or paint?
We use professional tools designed to open vehicles without harming paint, seals or electronics. Newer vehicles need extra care around airbags and door wiring, and we choose the method that fits your car.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Call (323) 997-8867 with the vehicle type and the problem and we will tell you how we can help.
Why would salt air affect my car key or lock?
Coastal air carries salt and moisture that can corrode lock cylinders, stiffen mechanisms and wear down fob batteries and contacts. If your key has started to stick or turn poorly, we can check whether the lock, the key or the fob is the cause.
Do you need proof that the vehicle is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and documentation showing you own or are authorized to access the vehicle before opening it or making a key. This is a standard safeguard for every customer.
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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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