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Car Key Replacement in Redondo Beach, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides car key replacement in Redondo Beach, California, 24 hours a day. We come to you, then cut and program a new key on site, even if you have no original. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe your vehicle and where you are parked.

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Losing a car key in Redondo Beach can happen in a lot of ordinary ways. Maybe it slipped out of a pocket on the sand near the Redondo Beach Pier, got left in a beach bag after a day at Seaside Lagoon, or snapped off in the ignition after years of wear. Whatever the cause, being stranded in a parking structure, a street space in Riviera Village, or a driveway in North Redondo is stressful, and you want a clear path to a working key.

Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile. There is no shop to tow your car to and no counter to visit. We bring key cutting and programming equipment to your vehicle, make a new key from your car's information, and program it so the car recognizes it. This works for many vehicles even when every original key is gone, which is what the term all keys lost means. David Shar has led the company since 1987, and that long history with automotive and residential work shapes how we approach each call.

Modern keys are rarely just a piece of cut metal. Many contain a transponder chip, some are laser-cut with a milled track, and many newer cars use a smart key or push-button fob. The right method depends on your make, model, and year, so the first thing we do is ask questions. When you call (323) 997-8867, have your vehicle details and location ready, and we will explain what is involved before any work begins.

How it works in Redondo Beach

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    Call and describe your situation

    Phone (323) 997-8867 any time of day or night. Tell us the make, model, and approximate year of the vehicle, what type of key it uses, and whether you have any working key left. Also tell us where the car is, whether in a driveway, a street space on Pacific Coast Hwy, or a garage.

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    Confirm you own the vehicle

    Before making a key we need to verify that the car is yours or that you are authorized to have access. This usually means matching your identification to the registration or title. It protects you, because it keeps anyone else from getting a key made for your car.

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    Identify the key type and code

    We determine whether your vehicle takes a basic cut key, a transponder key, a laser-cut key, or a smart key. Where the car's information allows, we generate the cut from the vehicle itself, which is how we can work with no original key.

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    Cut the key on site

    The blade is cut at your vehicle using mobile equipment. Because we are doing it where you are parked, you do not need to move a car that will not start or that you cannot unlock.

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    Program the key to the vehicle

    For chip-equipped keys and fobs, we program the new key so the immobilizer accepts it. We then test that it unlocks the doors, turns in the ignition or starts the car, and operates any remote functions.

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    Test everything and talk through spares

    Before we finish, we check each function with you. If you only had one key, we recommend having a spare made now, since a second key is generally simpler than a full all-keys-lost situation next time.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model, and year, because some brands have more involved security systems than others.
  • Key type, such as a basic cut key, a transponder key, a laser-cut key, or a smart key or fob.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy or all keys are lost, which changes how the key information is obtained.
  • Number of keys needed, since a spare made in the same visit is usually more efficient than a separate call.
  • Time of day and your location, as nights and weekends are part of our 24/7 availability and can affect the quote.
  • Extra work, such as a damaged ignition or door lock that must be repaired before a key will work properly.

Why Redondo Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile service. We come to your car in Redondo Beach rather than asking you to tow it anywhere.
  • Keys are cut and programmed on site, including many all-keys-lost cases where no original exists.
  • We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and David Shar leads the work.
  • Available 24/7, so a lost key at midnight near the pier is not left waiting until morning.
  • We explain what is involved and how pricing is determined before work starts, so there are no surprises.
  • Because we also handle residential and commercial locks, we can address a worn ignition or door lock that is causing the key problem.

Car Key Replacement across Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach is split into South Redondo (90277) and North Redondo (90278), and car key calls come from both. In the south, the Redondo Beach Pier and International Boardwalk, King Harbor Marina, and the Riviera Village shopping district draw plenty of visitors and residents who park for the day. Keys get lost on beach outings, dropped near the harbor, or locked in a car on a busy weekend. Salt air near the water can also wear on key blades and fobs over time, which is one reason keys that have worked for years suddenly start sticking or failing.

In North Redondo, neighborhoods like El Nido, Golden Hills, and The Avenues have many attached townhomes and small-lot homes where cars are parked in shared garages, tight driveways, or on the street. If you are dealing with a lost key in one of those spots, we can work in the space available. The same goes for a hillside driveway in Hollywood Riviera, where access can be steep and narrow.

We regularly travel along Pacific Coast Hwy, Artesia Blvd, Torrance Blvd, Aviation Blvd, and Inglewood Ave, and we can meet you at a home, workplace, or parking area around Veterans Park. Wherever you are in 90277 or 90278, call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where the car is parked.

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Car Key Replacement in Redondo Beach — FAQs

Can you make a car key in Redondo Beach if I have no original key?
In many cases, yes. We can often cut and program a new key using your vehicle's information, even when every original is lost. Call (323) 997-8867 with your make, model, and year and we will tell you what is possible for your car.
Do I need to bring my car anywhere?
No. We are fully mobile and come to your vehicle, whether it is in a North Redondo townhome garage, on a street in Riviera Village, or near the pier. There is no storefront to visit.
Are you available at night or on weekends?
Yes, we are available 24/7. If you lose a key late at night after an evening on the Boardwalk, you can call (323) 997-8867 at any hour.
What proof of ownership will I need?
We will ask for identification and something that connects you to the vehicle, such as registration or title. This protects you and prevents unauthorized keys from being made.
Can you replace a key fob or smart key?
Often yes. Many fobs and smart keys can be programmed on site, though it depends on the make, model, and year. Describe your car when you call and we will confirm what applies.
How is the price determined?
Price depends on vehicle type, key type, whether you have a working key, how many keys you need, timing, and location. We explain these factors up front rather than guessing, and we can discuss them when you call (323) 997-8867.
Will the new key work just like my old one?
Yes. We test the new key on the locks, the ignition, and any remote functions before we finish, so you can confirm everything works while we are still there.
Should I get a spare made too?
We recommend it. Making a spare during the same visit is usually simpler than facing an all-keys-lost situation later, and it gives you a backup if the original is damaged by salt air, wear, or water.
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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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