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Automotive Locksmith in Rolling Hills Estates, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Rolling Hills Estates, California, including car lockouts, lost keys, transponder keys and ignition repair. We come to your vehicle wherever it sits on the Peninsula. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour, day or night.

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  • Available 24/7
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Being locked out of your car is bad anywhere, but on the Palos Verdes Peninsula it often happens in places that are inconvenient: a trailhead parking spot near the equestrian bridle trails, a shopping center lot, or the end of a long residential street with no one around. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so the shop comes to you. There is no storefront to visit and no need to arrange a tow just to get a key made.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes opening locked vehicles, cutting and programming replacement keys when all keys are lost, repairing worn or broken ignition cylinders, extracting broken keys, and helping with key fobs and transponder systems. David Shar has led this business since 1987, and that experience matters with vehicles, where the right approach depends on the make, the model year and the type of key system.

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We do not make arrival-time promises we cannot control, because traffic on Hawthorne Boulevard or Crenshaw Boulevard and your exact location both affect the trip. What we can promise is that when you call (323) 997-8867, you will talk about your actual situation and get an honest explanation of the options before work begins.

How it works in Rolling Hills Estates

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    Call and describe the situation

    Tell us where the vehicle is, its make, model and year, and what happened: keys inside, keys lost, a key broken off, or a car that will not start. Those details tell us what tools and key blanks to bring, and whether the job is an opening, a key replacement or an ignition repair.

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    Confirm ownership

    Before opening or making keys for a vehicle, we ask you to show that it is yours, typically with ID and registration or insurance paperwork matching the vehicle. This protects you and keeps us from helping the wrong person into a car.

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    Assess the lock and key system

    On arrival we look at the door locks, ignition and key type. Older vehicles may use a simple mechanical key. Many newer ones use transponder chips or proximity fobs that need programming. We explain what your vehicle needs before we start.

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    Open, cut or repair with care

    For lockouts we use professional tools designed to avoid damage to paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. For lost keys we cut and program a new key on site. For ignition trouble we repair or replace the cylinder and make sure it works with your key.

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    Test everything and walk you through it

    We test the new key in the door, trunk if applicable, and ignition, and check that any remote functions work. Then we go over what was done and give you a clear picture of the work and cost, so there are no surprises when we finish.

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What affects the price

  • The type of key your vehicle uses: a basic mechanical key, a transponder key, a remote head key or a proximity fob each involve different parts and programming effort.
  • Whether it is a simple lockout or a lost-all-keys situation, since cutting and programming from scratch takes more work than opening a door.
  • Vehicle make, model and year, because some manufacturers have more demanding security systems that need specialized equipment.
  • Whether the ignition cylinder or door lock is damaged and needs repair or replacement rather than just a new key.
  • The time of day and location of the call, since we serve around the clock and travel to you.
  • The number of vehicles, as in a fleet job where several keys or locks are handled in one visit.

Why Rolling Hills Estates chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: our work happens at your car, whether it is in a driveway, a shopping center lot or a park entrance.
  • Open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, with a real person to talk through your situation.
  • Serving Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987 under owner and lead technician David Shar.
  • We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one call covers a family sedan, a work truck or a horse-trailer tow vehicle.
  • We explain options and cost factors before work starts, and we verify ownership so the service stays safe for you.
  • We aim to open and rekey without damaging your vehicle, using proper tools instead of brute force.

Automotive Locksmith across Rolling Hills Estates

Rolling Hills Estates has a distinct mix of settings where vehicle lockouts happen. In Peninsula Center, drivers park around Promenade on the Peninsula on Deep Valley Drive and the Peninsula Shopping Center, where keys left in a shopping bag or on a counter are a common cause of calls. Commuters and shoppers using Hawthorne Boulevard and Silver Spur Road also tend to be a bit rushed, which is when keys end up locked in the car.

Residential areas bring different needs. In horse-keeping neighborhoods like Dapplegray and around Georgeff Canyon, many households run trucks and tow vehicles alongside family cars, and keys get lost around barns, arenas and trailheads where they can fall out of a pocket. Homes in Chandler Ranch and the condos and townhomes near Silver Spur Road often rely on driveways, shared lots or garage spaces, and we can work at any of them. Whether you are in ZIP code 90274 or 90275, we come to wherever the vehicle is.

If you are visiting Ernie Howlett Park, walking toward the South Coast Botanic Garden or heading out on the equestrian bridle trails, a lockout can leave you stuck far from help. Call (323) 997-8867 and we will talk through your location and what has happened. For other lock needs around the Peninsula, our team also helps with homes and businesses, but this page is about getting you back into your vehicle and on the road.

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Automotive Locksmith in Rolling Hills Estates — FAQs

Do you offer automotive locksmith service in Rolling Hills Estates at night?
Yes. We are available 24/7, including late nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 and describe your vehicle and location.
Can you make a new car key if I lost all my keys?
In many cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement key at your vehicle, depending on the make, model and year. Call (323) 997-8867 with your vehicle details and we will tell you what is involved.
Will opening my car damage it?
We use professional tools designed to open vehicles without harming paint, seals or electronics. No method is risk-free on every vehicle, but avoiding damage is our goal and we explain the approach first.
Do I need to prove the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for ID and registration or insurance paperwork that matches the vehicle before opening it or making keys. This protects you as the owner.
Do you work on trucks, RVs and motorcycles?
Yes. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, which is helpful in an area where many residents keep work trucks and tow vehicles.
Can you help if my key broke in the ignition or door?
Often yes. We can extract broken key pieces and, if needed, repair or replace the lock cylinder and provide a working key.
Do you have a shop I can drive to?
No. Crenshaw Lock Company is mobile only. We come to you anywhere in Rolling Hills Estates, so you do not need to move a locked or non-starting vehicle.
How is the cost of automotive service determined?
Cost depends on key type, vehicle make and year, whether it is a lockout or lost-key job, any lock damage and the time and location. We explain these factors before starting. To discuss your situation, call (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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