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Ignition Repair in Marina del Rey, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile ignition repair in Marina del Rey, coming to your car at the marina, your apartment garage, or the curb. We repair or replace worn ignition cylinders and fix keys that won't turn. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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  • Available 24/7
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A key that will not turn in the ignition rarely fails at a convenient moment. In Marina del Rey it tends to happen in a parking structure under an apartment complex, in the lot at Fisherman's Village, or after a long evening at Burton Chace Park, when the last thing you want is to wait for a tow. Because Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, there is no shop for you to get your car to. We bring the work to wherever the car is sitting.

Ignition trouble comes in a few forms. The key may go in but refuse to rotate, the cylinder may feel gritty or loose, the key may turn without starting the engine, or the steering column may stay locked. Sometimes the cause is a worn key, sometimes a worn cylinder, and sometimes a steering lock binding against the cylinder. Telling these apart on site is the real skill, because the right fix for one is wasted money on another. Coastal air does not help either: salt moisture and fine grit get into keyways and wafers on cars that live near the water.

David Shar has run Crenshaw Lock Company since 1987, and the approach has stayed simple: diagnose first, explain what we find, and repair when a repair is enough. If a cylinder does need replacing, we can discuss the options before any work begins. We also verify that you can prove the vehicle is yours before we touch the ignition, which protects you as much as it protects us.

How it works in Marina del Rey

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    You call, we come to the car

    Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and tell us the make, model, and year, what the key is doing, and where the car is parked. Because we are mobile only, we travel to you, whether that is a marina lot, a residential garage, or a street near Admiralty Way.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before work starts we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, typically a registration and ID matching it. This is standard for ignition work and keeps your car from being tampered with by someone else.

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    Diagnose the real cause

    We check whether the key is worn or bent, whether the cylinder is damaged or full of debris, and whether the steering lock is binding. Salt and grime from coastal parking can cause sticking that a cleaning will solve, so we check that before suggesting a replacement.

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    Repair or replace the cylinder

    If the problem is fixable, we repair the cylinder. If the wafers or internal parts are worn out, we replace the cylinder and cut keys that match it. We explain which path applies and why before proceeding.

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    Test the key and starting function

    We test the key repeatedly in the ignition, check the steering column unlocks and locks properly, and confirm the car starts. Where the vehicle uses a transponder or chip key, we check that it communicates correctly.

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    Hand over working keys

    You leave with keys that turn smoothly, and we mention any habits that wear ignitions faster, such as heavy key rings hanging from the key, so the repair lasts.

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What affects the price

  • Whether the existing cylinder can be repaired or has to be replaced outright, since replacement involves new parts and key cutting.
  • Vehicle make, model, and year, because some ignitions are simple mechanical cylinders while others are tied to transponder or immobilizer systems.
  • Whether new keys must be cut or programmed as part of the job, especially if no working key is available.
  • The condition of the steering column lock and surrounding components, which can add work if they have been damaged by forced turning.
  • Time of day and the location of the vehicle, since we are available around the clock and travel to you.
  • Whether the problem is a simple cleaning or a worn key, which can be much less involved than a full cylinder swap.

Why Marina del Rey chooses us

  • Fully mobile, so we work on your car where it sits instead of asking you to arrange a tow to a shop.
  • In business since 1987 under owner and lead tech David Shar, with decades of experience on ignition problems.
  • We diagnose before replacing anything, so you are not sold a new cylinder when a worn key or a cleaning will do.
  • We understand coastal wear: salt air, moisture, and grit are everyday factors for cars parked around the marina.
  • Available 24/7, which matters when a stuck ignition strands you late at night in a garage or lot.
  • We require proof of ownership for ignition work, an honest safeguard that protects your vehicle.

Ignition Repair across Marina del Rey

Marina del Rey is built around the harbor, and cars here live a particular life. Residents of the dense waterfront apartment and condo buildings along Admiralty Way and Via Marina park in underground garages and tight structures where a stuck ignition can block a space and a neighbor. In the gated community of Mariners Village, we can meet you at your garage or assigned space. If gate access is needed, having a resident or property manager ready to let us in speeds things along.

Boaters and visitors have their own situations. A car left near the boat basins or in the lots by Fisherman's Village on Fiji Way is exposed to salt air and moisture, which can gum up a keyway over time. After a day at Mother's Beach or Burton Chace Park, a key that suddenly will not turn can be a real problem. We also work on cars parked near Waterside and Marina Marketplace, and along Lincoln Boulevard, Washington Boulevard, and Culver Boulevard.

We serve ZIP codes 90292 and 90295, including the Silver Strand and Marina Peninsula, where single-family beach homes sit near the water and driveways are short and tight. Wherever in Marina del Rey the car is, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to you.

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Ignition Repair in Marina del Rey — FAQs

Why won't my key turn in the ignition?
Common causes include a worn or bent key, a worn or dirty cylinder, or a steering lock that is binding. Do not force the key, since that can break it inside. Call (323) 997-8867 and we can diagnose it at your car.
Do you come to me in Marina del Rey?
Yes. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your car at the harbor, an apartment garage, or a home on the Silver Strand. Call (323) 997-8867 to get started.
Can the ignition be repaired, or does it need replacing?
It depends on the cause. Sometimes cleaning, a new key, or repairing the cylinder is enough. If internal parts are worn out, we replace the cylinder. We tell you which applies before we start.
Does salt air really affect ignition cylinders?
It can. Moisture and fine grit near the water can build up in keyways and wafers over time, making keys stick or turn roughly. Cars parked around the marina are more exposed, though age and heavy use also matter.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and vehicle registration or similar proof of ownership before doing ignition work. It is a safeguard for you and for us.
What if I have no working key?
We can often work from the vehicle itself to repair or replace the cylinder and provide a working key. The process depends on the make, model, and year, so tell us those when you call (323) 997-8867.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes. We are available 24/7, so a stuck ignition late at night or on a holiday does not have to wait until morning.
Can you help if my car is in a gated complex like Mariners Village?
Yes, we can come to a gated complex. It helps if a resident or property manager can arrange gate access for us. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location and we will plan it with you.
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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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