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Crenshaw Lock

Automotive Locksmith in Torrance · 24/7 mobile

Automotive Locksmith in Torrance, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Torrance, California: car lockouts, lost or broken keys, transponder and fob programming, and ignition repair, all done where your vehicle sits. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we'll talk through your situation.

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  • Available 24/7
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Getting locked out of your car in Torrance rarely happens at a convenient moment. It happens in the parking structure at Del Amo Fashion Center with a trunk full of bags, at Torrance Beach after a long afternoon, or on a quiet street in Walteria late at night. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, so we come to the vehicle. There is no shop to tow your car to and no storefront to visit.

Our automotive work covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles. That includes unlocking doors without damaging the paint, weatherstripping or window, cutting and programming keys for vehicles that have lost every copy, replacing broken keys stuck in a door or ignition, and programming transponder keys and remote fobs. We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner David Shar has watched vehicle security change from simple metal keys to chipped keys and push-button systems.

We are available around the clock, every day. That matters in a city built around cars, where people commute along the I-405, I-110, Hawthorne Blvd and Pacific Coast Hwy at all hours and where work shifts do not follow business hours. Whether you are stranded in a lot or just discovered your only key is gone, a phone call to (323) 997-8867 is the first step.

How it works in Torrance

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    You call and describe the situation

    Tell us the make, model and year of the vehicle, where it is parked, and what happened: locked out, key lost, key snapped, or fob not working. Those details tell us what tools and key blanks to bring. We'll be straightforward about what is possible for your particular vehicle.

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    We confirm ownership

    Before opening a vehicle or making a key, we ask for reasonable proof that it is yours, such as ID matching the registration or insurance paperwork. It can feel like an extra step, but it protects you and every other driver from someone else gaining access to a car.

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    Non-damaging entry

    For lockouts, we use professional tools designed to open the door without scratching paint, bending the frame or harming the window seal. Modern doors contain airbags, wiring and electronics, so careful technique matters more than speed.

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    Key cutting and programming on site

    If there is no working key, we cut a new one from the vehicle's information and program the transponder chip or remote so the car recognizes it. Because we work from a mobile setup, this usually happens at the curb or in the parking space rather than at a dealership.

  5. 5

    Testing everything

    We test the key in the door, trunk and ignition, check that remote functions work, and confirm the car starts and runs. If a worn ignition or damaged lock is the real cause, we'll explain what we found and your options.

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    Clear wrap-up

    You'll know what was done and what it cost before we finish. We also suggest having a spare made so you are not facing the same call again.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, since European and some newer models need more specialized programming than older domestic vehicles
  • Type of key involved: a basic metal key, a transponder key, a flip key, or a proximity smart key with push-button start
  • Whether you have any working key or all keys are lost, which changes the work needed to generate a new one
  • Whether a broken key must be extracted or an ignition or door lock needs repair or replacement
  • Time of day and exact location, as late-night and out-of-the-way calls differ from a daytime call in an easy-to-reach lot
  • The number of keys or fobs you want cut or programmed, including a spare

Why Torrance chooses us

  • Fully mobile: we come to your vehicle anywhere in Torrance instead of asking you to arrange a tow
  • Open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, so a midnight lockout does not wait until morning
  • In business in the Los Angeles area since 1987, with the owner personally involved in the work
  • Coverage for cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleets, so one phone number handles a family vehicle or a company lineup
  • Honest guidance on whether you need a new key, a lock repair, or simply a spare, rather than pushing the larger job
  • Careful, damage-conscious entry methods suited to modern doors packed with electronics

Automotive Locksmith across Torrance

Torrance is spread out, and cars are how most people live here. We help drivers in Old Torrance around El Prado, where older streets and tight curb parking are common, and in Walteria, where hillside streets can make a stranded car especially frustrating. Southwood and West Torrance, with their long 1950s and 60s ranch-tract streets, are full of driveways where a lost key turns into a delayed commute. In the hillside and coastal pocket of Hollywood Riviera, we reach vehicles parked on steep, narrow streets as well.

Shopping and recreation create their own calls. Del Amo Fashion Center is one of the largest malls in the country, and its lots and structures are where many lockouts and misplaced keys happen. Torrance Beach, Madrona Marsh Preserve and Wilson Park are other places where a key can end up locked in a car or lost on a walk. We also serve vehicles around Torrance Municipal Airport (Zamperini Field), where travelers sometimes return to find a dead key fob or lost key.

We work across ZIP codes 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504 and 90505, and along the main corridors drivers use: Hawthorne Blvd, Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance Blvd, Sepulveda Blvd, Pacific Coast Hwy, and the I-405 and I-110. For fleets and businesses in Torrance's industrial areas, we can also help keep work vehicles keyed and running. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us where you are parked.

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Other Torrance locksmith services

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Automotive Locksmith in Torrance — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Torrance?
Yes. We are fully mobile and have no storefront, so we come to your vehicle, whether it is in a driveway in Southwood, a lot near Del Amo Fashion Center, or a street in Walteria. Call (323) 997-8867 with your location.
Can you make a new car key if I've lost all my keys?
In most cases, yes. We can cut and program a replacement on site for many vehicles, including transponder keys and fobs. Some very new or specialized models have limits, so give us the year, make and model when you call.
Will unlocking my car damage it?
Our methods are chosen to avoid damage to paint, weatherstripping, windows and door electronics. Careful technique is the whole point of using a professional rather than forcing the door.
Do I need to show proof the car is mine?
Yes. We ask for reasonable proof of ownership, such as ID that matches the registration or insurance. It protects you and keeps vehicles from being opened for the wrong person.
Can you help with a key broken off in the ignition or door?
Yes. We can extract broken key pieces and then cut a replacement. If the lock or ignition is worn or damaged, we'll tell you whether it needs repair. Call (323) 997-8867 to describe what happened.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and trucks?
We do. Our automotive service covers cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and fleet vehicles, so you do not need a different provider for each.
Is it cheaper than going to a dealership?
We won't make a blanket claim, since it depends on the vehicle. But we come to you, which can spare you a tow and a trip, and we explain the cost factors before work starts.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
Yes, we are open 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. 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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