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Automotive Locksmith in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile automotive locksmith service in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle or RV for lockouts, replacement keys, fobs and ignition problems. Call (323) 997-8867 any time.

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Rancho Palos Verdes is a city where your car is rarely a short walk from help. You might be parked at a trailhead above Abalone Cove, at the bluff near Point Vicente Lighthouse, or in a long hillside driveway in Miraleste. When the keys are locked inside, a fob stops responding, or a key breaks in the ignition, the problem comes with a view and not much else around. That is where a fully mobile locksmith earns its keep.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business around coming to the customer. We have no storefront to visit. Everything happens where your vehicle is sitting, whether that is a residential street, a resort parking area, a gated estate driveway, or a roadside pull-off along Palos Verdes Drive South.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes lockout entry, key cutting, transponder and smart-key programming, broken key extraction, ignition and door lock repair, and spare keys made before you are stranded. We answer the phone around the clock at (323) 997-8867, and we will tell you plainly what your situation involves before work begins.

How it works in Rancho Palos Verdes

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    Call and describe the situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and year, what happened, and exactly where the vehicle is. Details such as a gated community, a trailhead lot, or a cross street along Hawthorne Boulevard help us plan the visit and bring the right equipment.

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    Confirm the vehicle and your ownership

    Before we open or make a key for any vehicle, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours, such as ID matched to registration or insurance. This protects you and keeps us a trustworthy part of the neighborhood.

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    Assess the lock, key or ignition

    On arrival we look at what is actually wrong. A lockout, a worn key, a dead fob battery, a damaged ignition cylinder and a failed immobilizer are all different problems with different fixes, and we explain which one you have before starting.

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    Do the work on site

    We open the vehicle with methods chosen to avoid damaging paint, weatherstripping or door electronics, or we cut and program the new key or fob at your car. Ignition and door lock repairs are done in place whenever the vehicle allows.

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    Test everything before we leave

    We try the new key in the doors, trunk and ignition, confirm that the vehicle starts and the remote functions work, and make sure any spare also performs. We then go over the cost of the work with you and answer questions.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since some European and late-model vehicles use more complex security systems than older cars or basic trucks
  • Type of key involved: a standard cut key, a transponder key, a remote flip key, or a push-button smart key each require different parts and programming
  • Whether you need entry only, a duplicate, or a full replacement when every key has been lost
  • Condition of the existing hardware, such as a worn ignition cylinder or damaged door lock that needs repair as well as a new key
  • Location and time of day, including a remote spot on the Peninsula or a late-night call, since we operate around the clock
  • Number of vehicles, which matters for RV owners and fleet customers who want several keys or lock services handled in one visit

Why Rancho Palos Verdes chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: all work is done at your vehicle, with no shop to drive to and no towing just to get a key made
  • Coverage across cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call handles a family sedan and a work van
  • We explain what the problem is and what the fix involves before we begin, instead of pushing a bigger job than you need
  • Care in entry methods, with attention to protecting paint, seals and electronics during lockouts
  • Spare key service, so a single lost key does not turn into an emergency the next time
  • Owner-led operation under David Shar, with a long track record serving Los Angeles and Ventura County communities

Automotive Locksmith across Rancho Palos Verdes

Rancho Palos Verdes stretches across hillsides and bluffs, and driving here means long grades and winding roads like Palos Verdes Drive South, Palos Verdes Drive East and Crest Road. Residents in Miraleste, Del Cerro, Eastview and Mediterania often park in steep driveways or on narrow streets, and visitors to Terranea Resort, Wayfarers Chapel, Point Vicente Lighthouse and Abalone Cove can find themselves locked out far from home. Because we are mobile, we drive to you instead of asking you to find a way to us.

Salt air is a real factor on the coast. Vehicles parked near the bluffs, and the gates and padlocks around ocean-view properties in the 90275 area, deal with moisture and corrosion that can stiffen door locks, wear ignition cylinders and kill key fob batteries sooner than you would expect. If a lock feels gritty or a key is getting hard to turn, it is worth having it looked at before it fails.

Our work extends beyond the car itself when it helps. Owners of gated hillside estates near Trump National Golf Club sometimes want vehicle keys handled at the same time as property locks, and in the Portuguese Bend landslide area, ground movement can bind doors and locks across a property. Whether you are in 90275 or 90274, call (323) 997-8867 and we will tell you honestly what we can do.

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Automotive Locksmith in Rancho Palos Verdes — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Rancho Palos Verdes?
Yes. We are a fully mobile locksmith and work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you are in Miraleste, Eastview, at a trailhead or in a resort lot, call (323) 997-8867 with your location and we will take it from there.
I locked my keys in the car. Will you damage it getting in?
Our goal is entry without damage. We choose methods suited to your vehicle to protect paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. We explain our approach before we begin, so you know what to expect.
Can you make a new key if I have lost all of mine?
In most cases yes. We can cut and program a replacement key or fob on site, after verifying that the vehicle is yours. The exact process depends on the make, model and year, so give us those details when you call (323) 997-8867.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets. Fleet customers can ask about handling multiple vehicles in one visit, and we will discuss what each one requires.
My key fob stopped working. Do I need a new one?
Not always. A dead battery is a common cause and may be a simple fix. If the fob itself has failed or lost its programming, we can test it and replace or reprogram it where possible.
What if my key broke off in the ignition or door?
Do not keep forcing it, as that can push the piece deeper. Call us and we can extract the broken key and, if needed, repair the cylinder and make you a new key at your vehicle.
Does salt air near the coast affect car locks and keys?
It can. Moisture and salt can cause door locks and ignition cylinders to become stiff or gritty over time. If a lock is getting harder to use, getting it serviced early often avoids a lockout later.
How do you determine what the job will cost?
Cost depends on factors such as vehicle type, key technology, whether you need entry or a full replacement, and the condition of the lock hardware. We go over these with you before we start. You can reach us any time at (323) 997-8867.
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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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