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Car Key Replacement in Marina del Rey, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Marina del Rey, California, 24/7. Our fully mobile technicians cut and program new keys on site, even when you have no original key. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us your vehicle's make, model, and year, and where you're parked.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Losing a car key is stressful anywhere, but in Marina del Rey it tends to happen in particular ways. A key slips out of a pocket on a dock walk near the boat basins, gets left in a beach bag at Mother's Beach, or goes missing after an evening at Fisherman's Village. Salt air, sand, and daily marina life are hard on keys and fobs, and cracked key shells or fobs that quit after a splash are common reasons people call us.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, under owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile, so there is no shop to tow your car to. We come to your vehicle, whether it is in a gated garage at an Admiralty Way apartment building, a guest spot near Marina Marketplace, or a curbside space off Via Marina, and we make the new key there.

A replacement key is not just a piece of cut metal. Most modern vehicles use a transponder chip, a remote fob, or a smart proximity key that has to be programmed to the car before it will start the engine. We handle that process on site, including the situation where every key is lost and there is nothing to copy. We are available around the clock, and you can reach us at (323) 997-8867.

How it works in Marina del Rey

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    Call and describe your situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the vehicle's make, model, and year, whether you have any working key left, and exactly where the car is parked. A marina garage level, a street along Admiralty Way, or a lot near Fiji Way all help us plan what to bring.

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    We come to you

    Because we are fully mobile, the work happens where the car sits. We bring key-cutting equipment and programming tools so you do not need a tow or a ride anywhere. We are available 24/7, including nights and weekends.

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    Verify ownership

    Before making a key we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, typically a photo ID and registration or title. This protects you and is standard practice for responsible locksmiths. In a residential complex we may also need to work around garage gate access.

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    Cut the key

    If no original exists, we cut a new key from the vehicle's code or by working with the lock itself. The blade is cut precisely so it turns smoothly in both the door and the ignition.

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    Program the key or fob

    We pair the new transponder key, remote, or smart key with your vehicle's computer so it starts the engine and, where applicable, locks and unlocks the doors. Depending on the vehicle, this may include erasing a lost key so it no longer works.

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    Test everything before we finish

    We test the door, trunk, ignition, and remote functions with you present. We recommend having a spare made at the same visit, since it is much easier than starting from zero again.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, since some systems are far more involved to program than others
  • Type of key: a basic cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a flip key, or a smart proximity key
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes the work required
  • Whether you want extra spares made during the same visit
  • Time of day and how urgently you need service, as nights, weekends, and holidays can affect the quote
  • Where the vehicle is located and how easily we can reach it, such as a secured garage or a remote lot

Why Marina del Rey chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we come to your car in the marina instead of asking you to arrange a tow
  • In business since 1987, with David Shar as owner and lead technician
  • Available 24/7, so a lost key at midnight after a dock-side evening is not a problem we leave waiting
  • We can make keys even when you have no original to copy
  • Ownership verification on every key we make, which keeps your vehicle secure
  • We explain the options and what affects the price before work begins, with no pressure

Car Key Replacement across Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey is a compact, dense community built around one of the largest man-made small-craft harbors in the country, and the vehicles here live a particular kind of life. Residents of Mariners Village and the many apartment and condo buildings along the Admiralty Way and Via Marina corridor often park in gated or subterranean garages, while boat owners leave cars near the boat basins for days at a time. We have worked with all of these settings, and we plan around the access gates, tight garage levels, and shared parking that come with them.

Visitors add their own scenarios. Someone spending the day at Burton Chace Park, Mother's Beach, or Fisherman's Village on Fiji Way may lose a key in the sand or the water, and a fob that has been soaked in salt water frequently needs replacement rather than repair. If your car is stuck near Waterside or Marina Marketplace, or parked just off Lincoln, Washington, or Culver Boulevard, we can meet you there.

We serve ZIP codes 90292 and 90295, including the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula, where residents with beachfront homes and narrow streets often have cars parked right outside. Wherever you are in Marina del Rey, call (323) 997-8867 any hour, and we will come to your vehicle and get a working key in your hand.

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Car Key Replacement in Marina del Rey — FAQs

Can you make a car key if I've lost every original?
Yes. We can cut and program a new key on site even with no original to copy. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle's make, model, and year, and we will explain what is involved.
Do I need to tow my car to you?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront, so we come to wherever your car is in Marina del Rey, whether that is a garage, a street, or a harbor parking lot.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you lose your key late after an evening at the harbor, call (323) 997-8867 any time.
What proof of ownership will you need?
We typically ask for a photo ID and proof the vehicle is yours, such as registration or title. This is a standard safeguard and protects you from anyone else obtaining a key to your car.
Can you replace a key fob that got wet at the beach or on a boat?
Often yes. Salt water and moisture can damage a fob's electronics or battery contacts. We can assess whether a new fob or key needs to be programmed, and we can also make a spare.
Will the old lost key still work after you program a new one?
In many vehicles we can erase lost keys from the car's memory so they no longer start it. This depends on the vehicle, and we will tell you what is possible for yours.
How much will a replacement car key cost?
It depends on the key type, vehicle, whether any original key exists, and when and where you need service. We explain what drives the price before work starts. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss your situation.
Can you reach my car in a gated garage or apartment complex?
Usually, yes, as long as we can get through the gate. Let us know about the gate or garage when you call, and arrange access with your property manager if needed.
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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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