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    Old Towne Lock & Key

    4.8 (181 reviews)

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    Porsche Carrera 1975
    Robert G.

    I have been coming over to Toshi for all of my lock and key needs for over 20 years. Quite simply put Toshi is the best that there is in the Lock & Key business. My current lock & key needs concern my 1975 Porsche Carrera. My ignition lock Assy just got tired after 50 years of service! I bought a brand new Ignition Assy and Toshi installed brand new internal parts. The result was a new Ignition re-keyed resulting in my now having all key locks on my vehicle were now the same. The only difference was that all locks now operated smooth as silk ! Bob G.

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    Julia H.

    Place is hard to find. It's not in the main area where all the shops. To get there go down the small road between UFG gym and HearUSA. It's on the corner of the backside of the gym. They take cash only so we ended up going somewhere else. Prices are about the same as order places.

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    Kimberly L.

    [Review #696] 2022 Yelp 100 Challenge (17/100) I called around town for an automotive locksmith to create a duplicate Porsche car key for my manager. I also inquired with Porsche South Bay to check cost & timing; it would cost $250 & was a formal & lengthy process that would take approximately 1 week to complete. Luckily, the service department has an alternative recommendation that is less expensive & has faster turnaround. And this is how I found out about Old Towne Lock & Key. Old Towne Lock & Key is located in the Torrance Promenade shopping center, on the southeast corner behind the UFC Gym, across from Ponce Recycling Center. There's a narrow alley on the south side of the gym that leads to the locksmith. I shop at this center frequently & have never been back here so I create a map to direct my manager here. If you use Waze & entered the shop's name, the directions are not as accurate than if you entered the recycling center for directions. Most locksmiths said European car keys are more difficult to duplicate than Asian brands, so they don't provide this service. The 2 that I did find either charged an exorbitant amount or can't quote until he sees the key & vehicle even when I said it's an older model & likely before the keyless entry/sensor keys. I had trouble reaching Locksmith Toshi via cell phone initially because he was on a house call, but he's responsive when he's at the shop. He confirmed he could duplicate the key for $10 & it'll be done in a couple of mins. What?!! He also confirmed that he could duplicate house/generic keys at $2.50/key, which is more or less the going rate of most local locksmiths. Just to be safe, I asked my manager to send me a pic of his car key so I can show Toshi in-person if this is something he can duplicate. Yep... done & done!! When you look around, the space is small & cluttered with walls & walls of blank keys, display cases of knickknacks & other odds & ends (there's a bunch of model cars, not sure if they're RC, in the glass display below -- for show or sale?). In addition to the scores of keys, there are solid front door locks stationed by the entrance. Wished I knew about OTL&K when we replaced our front door along with a new lock, & when our kids locked us out. I texted my manager that Toshi will be in/available after his appointment, & he's able to duplicate his car & house keys. My manager was barely there for 20-mins. & got 2 sets of the Porsche spare key along with a bunch of house & lock keys for less than $40. In addition, Toshi referred a Porsche mechanic to look into another issue; talk about killing multiple birds with one stone! My manager left happy & I received glowing praises for this find!! Old Towne Lock & Key doesn't leave much of an impactful impression upon first sight, but don't let that deter you from this solid mom & pop locksmith. With honest service, cheap to competitive pricing, Toshi will give you what you need without fuss & fast turnaround. Just be sure to bring cash, they don't accept checks or credit cards. Highly Recommended: key duplication (quality key, fast turnaround, & inexpensive)!

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    5 days ago

    TOSHI was very helpful in installing my Digital key lock I would definitely recommend him to everyone!

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    8 months ago

    The owners are very accommodating and helpful. I would recommend this business to anybody.

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    1 year ago

    Great customer service. I always walk in to a great smile from the owner and it a one stop shop for all your lock and key needs

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    1 year ago

    Always helpful, reasonable prices, and just a good local neighborhood business. I've had keys made and key fobs programmed here

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    2 years ago

    They always provide quick and reliable service when you need replacement keys this is my go to locksmith

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    3 years ago

    The best!! We had duplicates made of our hard to find Baldwin keys. Mr. Toshi is very knowledgeable & helpful!!

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    Our go-to locksmith. Tosh is the best. Reliable, trustworthy and hard working. My parents have used him for years- and now we do, too.

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    Together, Toshi and Reiko run an amazing, old-school business at 19800 Hawthorne Blvd (Ste 414 in Torrance).

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    A-1 Qwikfix Locksmith Service

    A-1 Qwikfix Locksmith Service

    4.8
    (53 reviews)

    LIFESAVER!! Got locked out around on a Tuesday evening. He asked for a photo of the lock, estimated…read morearrival 30-45 minutes and arrived in 30 minutes. $125 for a simple door lock. He brought his own headlamp and tools. My door was unlocked in 5 minutes! True professional. Thank you so much!! Highly recommend!

    A trusted locksmith who can resolve a simple yet far from an amateur DIY problem with an expert…read moresolution. $125 got me a simple entry door lock-out problem. Not a complex lock, but a secure one that would be difficult to resolve without a trained locksmith. I don't know comps (comparable) rates by others, but I'd say for a housecall where he has to take time to travel back and forth, plus his professional tools and expertise, it sounded fair enough. Be sure to call Alex. Confirm the details. Provide a photo of the lock itself so he knows what brand or style and can give you the right estimate. If you're in a time crunch or have limitations related to urgency of getting the lock unlocked, be clear and discuss his availability and a realistic arrival time. He has other clients/projects, so there could be miscommunication interpretation delays of where you fall into his schedule that day. I interpreted "in 45 mins" as an ETA (estimated time of arrival) for a job in the South Bay Beach Cities area, but it ended up being closer to 2 hours or so due to his other jobs. So, that was my only minor issue I'd fair warn myself to temper expectations or clarify with him if I ever needed this service. When he arrived, it took him I'd challenge to say less than 3 minutes to pick the lock and unlock the keyed entry without any problems. He does know what he's doing and did it quickly. He was a nice service provider. My testimony review is an approved referral that I'd recommend Alex as a locksmith.

    Old Towne Lock & Key - locksmiths - Updated June 2026

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