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Automotive Locksmith in Marina del Rey, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Marina del Rey, California. We come to you for car lockouts, lost or broken keys, ignition problems and key programming, whether you're at the harbor or at home. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, any day.

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  • Available 24/7
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Marina del Rey is a place where cars spend their lives in unusual spots: a parking structure beneath a waterfront condo, a long row of spaces along Admiralty Way, a lot beside the boat basins, or a tight street on the Marina Peninsula. When a key goes missing, snaps in a door, or a fob stops responding, you need a locksmith who comes to the vehicle instead of asking you to tow it somewhere. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so our work happens where your car is parked.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar has spent decades on vehicle locks and keys. Automotive work for us covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. In Marina del Rey that can mean a sailor locked out after loading gear at the dock, a resident whose spare key was lost in a move, or a business owner with a work van that will not start because the transponder chip is failing.

We are available 24 hours a day, and there is no storefront to visit; the service is entirely mobile. Call (323) 997-8867, tell us the make, model and year, where you are, and what happened. We will explain what is possible on your vehicle and what the work involves before we begin.

How it works in Marina del Rey

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    You call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, your location in Marina del Rey, and whether you are locked out, missing keys, or having trouble starting the car. Details such as a keyless fob or a traditional key help us bring the right equipment.

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    We confirm ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or making a key, we ask for proof that the car is yours or that you are authorized to work on it. This is standard for any reputable automotive locksmith and protects you from someone else gaining access to your car.

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    We assess the lock, key or ignition

    On arrival we look at what is actually wrong. A lockout calls for a different approach than a broken key in the ignition or a worn door cylinder. We tell you what we find and what the options are before starting.

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    We open, extract or cut the key

    For lockouts we use professional tools designed to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For lost keys we cut a new key from the vehicle's information, and for broken keys we extract the pieces and repair the lock.

  5. 5

    We program and test

    Many modern keys and fobs contain a transponder chip that must be programmed to the car. We program it on site, then test the door locks, trunk and ignition before you drive away.

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    You confirm the work is done

    We make sure every key and fob works as it should, and we talk through spare keys so a future lost key is not a repeat emergency.

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What affects the price

  • The type of vehicle and key system: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a remote fob and a push-button smart key each involve different materials and programming work.
  • Whether you need a lockout opened, a key cut and programmed from scratch, or a broken key extracted, since these are different jobs with different effort.
  • Whether you still have a working key. Duplicating an existing key is usually simpler than creating a first key when all keys are lost.
  • The condition of the lock or ignition. A worn or damaged cylinder may need repair or replacement in addition to a new key.
  • Your location and the time of day, since we are a 24/7 mobile service and after-hours calls differ from daytime appointments.
  • The number of keys or vehicles involved, which matters most for fleets, rental units and families with several drivers.

Why Marina del Rey chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we come to the vehicle, so you do not pay for a tow just to get a key made.
  • In business since 1987, with owner David Shar leading the technical work rather than handing it off.
  • Experience with cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call covers a personal car or a work vehicle.
  • Open 24 hours a day, which matters when a lockout happens after a late evening at the harbor.
  • We explain the work and the cost factors before we start, with no pressure and no surprises.
  • We verify ownership every time, which protects both you and your vehicle.

Automotive Locksmith across Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey has its own parking rhythms. In Mariners Village and the dense apartment and condo corridor along Admiralty Way and Via Marina, many vehicles sit in gated or subterranean garages where a lost key or dead fob can leave a car stuck behind an access gate. We can meet you there, and if the garage belongs to a managed community we will work with whatever access you can arrange through property management. Around the boat basins, cars are often parked near the water for long stretches, and salt air is hard on keys, remotes and door locks over time.

We also serve visitors and boaters who park near Fisherman's Village on Fiji Way, at Burton Chace Park, or near Mother's Beach. A locked car with keys inside after a day on the water is a common story, and it is exactly the kind of call we handle on the spot. Drivers shopping at Waterside or Marina Marketplace, or heading in from Lincoln Boulevard, Washington Boulevard or Culver Boulevard, are just as welcome to call.

We cover the whole area, including ZIP codes 90292 and 90295 and the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula, where beach-home owners park on narrow streets and in small driveways. Wherever you are in Marina del Rey, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to your car.

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Automotive Locksmith in Marina del Rey — FAQs

Do you come to me in Marina del Rey, or do I need to bring the car somewhere?
We are fully mobile and have no storefront, so we come to your vehicle. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are parked.
Can you help if I am locked out at the harbor or near Fisherman's Village?
Yes. Lockouts at the marina, Burton Chace Park, Mother's Beach and nearby lots are common calls. We open the vehicle with tools made to avoid damage to the door and paint.
I lost all my car keys. Can you make a new one?
In many cases yes. We can cut and program a new key on site once we confirm ownership. What is possible depends on the make, model and year, so have those ready when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you program transponder keys and key fobs?
Yes. Many modern keys contain a chip that must be programmed to the vehicle, and we do that on site and test it before we leave.
What proof of ownership will you need?
We ask for documentation that shows the vehicle is yours or that you are authorized to work on it, along with identification. This protects you and is standard for professional locksmiths.
Can you handle a key broken off in the ignition or door lock?
Yes. We extract the broken piece and check the lock for damage. If the cylinder is worn, we will explain whether repair or replacement makes sense.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and work trucks?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, including businesses that need multiple keys or vehicles handled.
Are you available late at night or on weekends?
We are available 24 hours a day, every day. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through your situation.
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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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