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Automotive Locksmith in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Palos Verdes Estates, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle or RV for lockouts, lost keys, broken keys and ignition problems, wherever you are parked. Call (323) 997-8867 any time, day or night.

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Being locked out of a vehicle is stressful anywhere, but on the Palos Verdes Peninsula it often happens in places that are hard to get help: a bluff-side pullout above the Shoreline Preserve, a quiet stretch of Palos Verdes Drive West, or the long private driveway of a hillside estate. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the shop comes to you. There is no storefront to tow your car to, and no reason to leave a vehicle stranded.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes opening locked doors without damaging the paint or weatherstripping, cutting and programming replacement keys, extracting broken keys from doors and ignitions, and repairing worn or damaged ignition cylinders. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead tech David Shar built the business on straightforward work and honest explanations.

Palos Verdes Estates has its own rhythm. Many households here have several vehicles, a classic or collector car in the garage, and an RV or boat trailer stored on the property. Residents also park at Malaga Cove Plaza, the Palos Verdes Golf Club and the coastal trailheads, and keys get locked in or lost in those spots. We are available around the clock, and we will talk you through what is realistic for your specific vehicle before any work begins.

How it works in Palos Verdes Estates

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, where the vehicle is, and what happened: keys locked inside, keys lost, a key snapped off, or an ignition that will not turn. Details like whether the car has a push-button start or a traditional key help us bring the right tools and key blanks.

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    We drive to your location

    We are mobile and available 24/7, so we come to your home, workplace, parking spot or roadside. Whether you are in Malaga Cove, Lunada Bay or on Hawthorne Boulevard, we meet you where the vehicle is. We make no promises about arrival timing over the phone beyond being straight with you about what we know.

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    We verify ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours, such as ID matched to registration or insurance paperwork. This protects you and keeps us from helping the wrong person into a car.

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    We assess the lock, key and vehicle

    We look at the door, ignition and key system to decide on the least invasive approach. Many lockouts are solved with non-damaging entry methods. For lost keys, we determine whether your vehicle uses a mechanical key, a transponder chip, or a remote fob that needs programming.

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    We do the work on site

    We open the vehicle, cut and program a new key, extract a broken key, or repair the ignition cylinder right where the car sits. We test that the key starts the engine and locks and unlocks every door before we consider the job finished.

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    We explain the result and the next step

    Once the job is done, we tell you what was done and whether anything else deserves attention, such as a worn key that should be replaced or a spare you should have made while we are there.

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What affects the price

  • The type of service: a simple lockout is a very different job from cutting and programming a new transponder key or replacing an ignition cylinder.
  • Vehicle make, model and year: newer and European vehicles often use more advanced key and immobilizer systems that take more equipment and time to program.
  • Key type needed: a basic mechanical key, a chipped transponder key, a smart key or a remote fob each involve different parts and procedures.
  • Whether keys are lost entirely or you still have one: duplicating from a working key is generally simpler than originating a key when none exists.
  • Location and time of day: a hillside residence, a remote bluff spot or an overnight call can affect the scope of the visit.
  • Condition of the existing lock hardware: a damaged, worn or broken ignition or door lock may need repair or replacement parts beyond a basic key.

Why Palos Verdes Estates chooses us

  • Fully mobile, with no storefront: every call is handled on location, so you never have to arrange a tow just to get a key made.
  • In business since 1987 and led by owner David Shar, so the work is backed by decades of hands-on experience rather than a rotating call center.
  • Coverage across cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, which suits Palos Verdes households that often own several kinds of vehicles.
  • Non-destructive approach first: we try to open and repair without scratching paint, bending doors or replacing parts that do not need it.
  • Honest explanations: we tell you what your vehicle needs and what it does not, and we do not pad the job with extras.
  • 24/7 availability, because lockouts and lost keys do not keep business hours, especially after a late evening on the coast.

Automotive Locksmith across Palos Verdes Estates

Palos Verdes Estates is a distinctive place to work. Laid out in the 1920s by the Olmsted Brothers, it winds along Palos Verdes Drive North, Palos Verdes Drive West and Palos Verdes Drive East, with Granvia Altamira and Hawthorne Boulevard tying the neighborhoods together. Those curving roads, steep driveways and gated courtyards mean a vehicle can be tucked well away from the street. Because we come to you, it does not matter whether your car is in front of a Malaga Cove Spanish Revival home or deep inside a private motor court.

We regularly think about the way people live here. In Lunada Bay and near Bluff Cove, salt air and moisture are hard on metal, and door locks, trunk locks and ignition cylinders can stiffen or seize over time. If your key has started to feel gritty or refuses to turn smoothly, that is worth addressing before it fails at an inconvenient moment. In Valmonte and Montemalaga, where homes often have multiple vehicles, an RV and a classic car or two, having spare keys cut and programmed ahead of time can save a lot of trouble.

People also lock keys in cars at the places that make this area special: around Malaga Cove Plaza, outside La Venta Inn, at the Palos Verdes Golf Club and along the trails of the Palos Verdes Estates Shoreline Preserve. If it happens to you anywhere in ZIP code 90274, call (323) 997-8867 and we will come to the vehicle, whatever the hour.

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Automotive Locksmith in Palos Verdes Estates — FAQs

Do you serve all of Palos Verdes Estates, including Lunada Bay and Malaga Cove?
Yes. We are a mobile locksmith and serve Malaga Cove, Lunada Bay, Valmonte, Montemalaga and the rest of Palos Verdes Estates in ZIP code 90274. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the vehicle is parked.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes. We operate 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 any time you are locked out or have lost your keys.
Can you get into my car without damaging it?
In most cases, yes. We start with non-damaging entry methods designed to protect your paint, weatherstripping and door. If a particular vehicle presents a special challenge, we explain the options before going further.
I lost all my keys. Can you make a new one on site?
Generally, yes. We can cut and program replacement keys at your vehicle for many makes and models, so you do not need a tow. What is possible depends on your specific vehicle, so describe it when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks, or only cars?
We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. Many Palos Verdes properties have more than one type of vehicle, and we can service them on the same visit when needed.
What if my key broke off in the door or ignition?
We can extract broken key pieces from door locks and ignitions and then cut a replacement key. Please avoid forcing the ignition, which can cause more damage.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof of ownership, such as ID along with registration or insurance paperwork. It protects you and is a standard part of responsible locksmith work.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the service, vehicle make and year, key type, location and time of day, and the condition of the lock. We do not quote numbers on this page, but you can describe your situation at (323) 997-8867 and we will explain what affects your cost.
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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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