😢😢😢 We love you Sandro! We're going to do our best to get you connected to the best lawyers in the biz, starting with a guy we know named Devin Stone. They say he's a bit of a "Legal Eagle."
This is the most southern Californian Mexican family thing I have ever seen. This isn't a tour of a shop, this is family history. This is awesome, thank you for sharing.
Governments in California and New York hate small business owners. Reason why they do nothing to protect small businesses and let crime ruin them. Sorry, I'm going political. Yet, Southern California and New York are pits and need to be washed out. Feel bad for those in northern California. They don't have too many issues. Yet, they are stuck with a crap government. Maybe they should break away and make their state. Not like Hawaii can hit the headlines a second time.
Corporate greed, in the end it’s always people making those decisions. Corporations are set up so everyone can later say ‚if I hadn’t done it another one would have‘, like a firing squad has some people shooting blanks so it’s easier for the individual to deny responsibility. But in the end it’s always people doing this.
i knew this side was in him, i could just tell off his reaction clips alone. Just some typa people whos chill like that. Even how he interacted with his son, calling him names and teasing him about his mom. Hope this foo keeps that place
This is a symbol of Los Angeles losing its soul. I don't know Sandro, but as someone who lives in LA, he is my brother. We need these small family businesses. This is what LA is built on.
LA has been losing its soul for years now and it's sad. There are so many stories just like this one where a new person busy the land and forces out the old tenants it's BS.
Baahahahahahahahahahahahahaa. Bro you’re fucking clueless. Cali been fucked, in 20y there won’t be any local shops left. Sandro types will be lucky to operate a Pep Boys franchise. Nobody cares about actually buying local they just care about convenience. Amazon will always win because peoples’ principles in this country no longer come close to their laziness
Sandro is a shining example of a real MAN. Honest, hardworking, places utmost importance on family, and operates with integrity. Along with all those things though, and just as important, he’s not afraid to show emotion! A real man can be a hard-working tough-guy, but he isn’t embarrassed or ashamed to show his emotions and cry every once in a while. Even only having seen Sandro on video, he seems like one of the most genuine people you could ever have the blessing of meeting. It seems good people like him are always the ones that get screwed over, but they’re also the ones that almost always land on their feet. Plus, other people are much more willing to help out someone that's genuine and willing to work hard when something bad happens and they need the help. At lot has drastically changed at Donut since Sandro first appeared on RMS, but he’s made so many fans that would be more than happy to do anything they could for him and his family, even if it's something as simple as donating a few dollars through a GoFundMe or something like that. I know he still has another shop and isn't totally out on his feet, but I’d be proud to be a small knot in his safety net of fans if he ever needs us!
For real. Of course ANYONE losing their shop and family history behind it is absolutely brutal. But getting to “know” Sandro through all his videos just hits so damn hard. He’s the type to leave the shop mid job to check on one of his loved ones and come back and finish it up. Sandro is truly the definition of a good dude, and role model
Straight up don’t know you personally but know your shop and it has been a part of the neighborhood since we were running in the streets as kids. The community is at a loss. There are countless people who you guys have helped over the years, you treated our community well. Thank you for everything.
I felt so bad when Sandro started talking about his grandma living and when she passed away at his shop 😩 😭 keep your head up, Sandro. God bless you Sandro!
Sandro’s an awesome addition to Donut. He just radiates honesty, and feels like an old friend. It’s cool to see the old shop, lots and lots of memories to share. Thanks.
Damn, 23 minutes ago I had never seen the shop but by the end of the video I really appreciated and missed that place. I'm sorry you have to go through this.
Mate, I only knew you from the reaction videos and RU-vid decided that was enough to suggest this video to me and I am both sad and glad they did. Thank you for showing us around and telling us your memories. I can only hope that you and your family get the proper help, not just on the legal front but also with the emotional aftermath. I wish you and yours all the best for the future. Lots of love from a Dutch fan.
A guy like Sandro is gonna always land on his feet. You can tell he knows what's really important: family, experiences, relationships, respecting the older generations, and teaching the new ones. And, of course, doing crazy s*** for the boyz!! 🤣🤣 Ay, tell them to save you that piece of the wall with the tribute to your grandma, so when you get a better place you can still display that 🙏🏼
Small family operated car shops are the best. They treat you like family. Provide great service at fair prices. Additionally, they take pride in their work. It's shameful that big money is screwing over these places. Fortunately, Sandro has a great future in the car industry and social media.
i've been coming to your shop for years for tires. i remember one late night about 20 years ago this was the only tire shop that was open when i really needed it. Your dad and uncle were always cool with me. I've been watching you on Donut and never connected you with this shop. My mind is now blown and I'm pulling for you to overcome this setback. Memories make us who we are.
Hi Sandro, I'm writing you from Spain but I'll use english so everyone can understand. My grandfather had a car shop that was also just him. When he was 14 years old he started working on a factory as a machinist on the lathe (short after the Spanish civil war, going to school was a privilege), and years after getting married he decided to open a car workshop with no training and no experience. Just a couple of car books and a rundown workshop. A lot of time of my childhood was spent on that car workshop and whenever I smell oil or the fluid of Citroen hydro-pneumatic suspension that brings me back to my childhood. Seeing you cry at 4:00 made me cry in the same way I cried when I saw all the tools and still functional machines of the workshop sold for scrap by my uncles and the workshop demolished. The shop was not part of my inheritance and I even if I really liked it, the building was made using asbestos and I did not have the financial means to properly rebuild it, so my uncles decided to sell everything as scrap and use the money to demolish the building. It absolutely broke my heart. I got to know you from Donut videos and you always make me laugh when I have a bad day at life. I gotta be honest, sometimes I though "oh, this guy is not a pro... His shop is dirty and disorganized and he does botched jobs" or "this guy would take any job even if he doesn't have the knowledge to do it". But seeing this video I see my grandpa. His workshop was also dirty, disorganized, he took jobs he was clearly not able to do but he was alone and busted his ass to provide for the family the best way a kid who started working with 14 years on a shitty factory and didn't go to college could do. He had customers because he didn't rip off anyone and if a part was not available for an old car (or the customer was could not afford an OEM part), my grandpa would machine something himself on the lathe. I remember him making gears for gearboxes for little money, while at the dealer the customer was asked to replace the entire gearbox. I'm sad that you have to close the shop man... I wish you all the best of luck in life, and also to your employees
Sandro, you are an incredible piece of the soul of car culture. Idk what the future looks like but I know we will be there with ya for it. “Home is not a place. Home is family. If you go back home and no one is there, you only see what is missing.”
Perfect song at the end for this video. I know how it feels to leave great memories behind. It's tough but no one said life would be easy. Every setback in life gives you greater WISDOM which is priceless.
I'm so sorry, Sandro. If a man can't cry, he ain't a real man... you got me in tears too. So many memories, like I had with my Nana and Granda here in Scotland. I can't go back to the place I grew up with them, even the land they signed over to me in '91 without shedding tears. It's where I grew up living with them most of my life, learning to drive when I was 10, breaking his fence posts drifting and getting into trouble! They were more of parents to me than mine were... I couldn't stand to live with my Mum due to my Stepdad... an ex-cop and at that point a prison governor... he beat my Mum and I still hate his sorry ass for that. He's dead now and I still don't miss him... does that make me a bad person? My Nana passed in '97 with a aortic aneurism, which broke me but, I had to be there for my Granda. He always watched me build cars, far to many to count! He passed in '03. I was kicked out by the solicitor and couch surfed until I got my place on 5th November '05. Been here ever since, made more happy memories, got married to my wife in Alabama on 21st November '12 and now we're planning on our next step of emigrating to the US to be close to her autistic brother. Always keep your memories close to your heart, big guy. You are one solid dude. Here's to the next part of your journey making more memories. Much love from Leigh & Rachel. ❤
Seeing Sandro get choked up when talking about his late grandmother got me tearing up as well. I feel exactly the same way when I talk about my late grandpa. I hope nothing but the best for you, dawg
Damn bro. Sad to hear yall got taken out by someone with deeper pockets, been happening a lot in that area of LA for a while now. I grew up across the street and have seen the area change over the years, surprised a community staple isn’t gonna be there anymore. I’m proud that someone from my neighborhood is teaching the world about cars, gives me something to brag about. You’re my favorite guy on Donut, always look forward to the shows you’re on. Also: Patra’s is the shit!
18:42 "All my memories are going to be lost..." I feel you man. This is definitely a major loss to the community but also to you and your family, personally. But please know that your memories of the shop will never be lost. They will persist in you, your family, and all the people you have touched through the years. Looking forward to the next chapter for you all. Like a phoenix you can rise again. Best wishes to you 'mano.
Sandro is one of the realest people here on YT. Man this Video was so emotional, i never thought it would make me cry with him. Wishing you all the best!
I first came across Sandro through the real mechanic stuff RU-vid channel. You can tell that he's got a great passion for the automotive industry. Knowing how he first got into the car scene to owning a mechanic shop was a pleasing story. I low-key almost shed a tear when he was holding back his tears. Just goes to show how much the shop meant to him and the memories he created. Also, may you're abuelita rest in peace. The boys will always be here for ya.
My man Sandro is the realest and it shows…. Glad there’s another shop location to help support but I’m crushed for you that you gotta close this one homie.
I completely feel you my friend. 2019 to March 6th, 2024, I had a 2,000+ sqft production studio (photography/video) on almost an entire block. new landord told me he was going to turn the entire place into a tow yard. 7 days later, I was completely closed, lost my business, gave over half my equipment/gear away as I had to be out right away. here we are 7 months later, and so much lost and I have to face reality I might not go back into that business. I am glad you still have your other shop.
Damn bro that hit me when you talked about your grandma. I had the same great relationship with mine and cared for her for about 20 years before losing her to cancer. Big hugs my man. She would be so proud. Get it my man.
Finding out these people entered into non-binding contracts, when they were signed in good faith, has been an even bigger issue. Sucks when you uphold your end of the deal and the person that you trusted betrays you, and most times, there's no legal recourse for you to take.
Hopefully, the people of that area show them the buisness they deserve by not funding the new spots buisness. The only way this stops is by the people they can't make it with out us, and we need to remind them that.
@@excalibur2038 i know what you're going through my dude and condolences go out to you. it seems like when the matriarch or patriarch of the fam goes, it's like the fam is never as close as they were before. kinda sucks but that's just how it is sometimes
The most real video i think ive seen in the past few years. You got this buddy. You know whats right and whats up. Best of luck from Northern Ontario Canada. Love your stuff.
I'm giving this video a like not because I'm happy or want the shop to close but for all the good times and memories you'll always have and for the bright future ahead! Best of luck!
I feel guilty putting a like on the video, but it's meant to mean I like Sandro and how the RMS community is getting behind Sandro, his family and his boys. A great heart felt tribute by a genuinely lovely man who's heart and soul are huge.
This not even my shop and i got emotional just watching this video. I understand how a place can have so many memories and mean so much. Much love brother.
Your shop looks like the type of place I look for to get shit done. Sorry to hear you’re losing such an important place but if things don’t work out at least you have the memories and the skills you built over your life. You have a big heart my man.
Such a heartfelt tribute to what must've been an establishment to that neighbourhood. And Sandro, 465 pounds?! No freakin' way I would've guessed that. Stay strong, you'll get through this!
It really was a big pillar of Glassel Park, without it honestly it feels like something is just missing. Unfortunately its just one of the businesses that had been fucked up for apartments in this area...
That was a hard watch, would be so hard to leave somewhere with so many family memories and stories, you did all you could do to try and save it but as you said some people just have deeper pockets and know the right people. Best of luck with the other shop and I wish you all the blessings for continued success 👊 love from Ireland 🇮🇪
This is heart breaking. Just learned you had this channel and I'm stoked. We love the craft and passion you've shared over your lifetime and those memories are really special
Even though Sandro hasn’t been in my life long, the joy he and Angela and them have brought me is unquantifiable. I feel for your loss but this video will always be there to show future generations and hopefully you can build a new spot to make memories for the new family that the future will bring you.
Sandro, thanks for sharing all of those precious memories with us homie. The grandma and dog history got me ballin with you man. Nothing wrong with shedding a tear for those that we loved and lost. keep you head up and love watching yo ass on Real mechanic stuff.
This is sad, homie. I always take my classic cars to get washed there and noticed it was closed every time I past of lately,much respect homie and gonna miss this place
This hits for anyone who’s gone through that day when they had to say goodbye to the family ranch/shop/restaurant/store they grew up in. For the raza, the business is always a family affair. It’s the meetup spot, first official job, unofficial job, tech school, and all the highs and lows in between. I feel for ya, Sandro. Great memories made, but more are to come in whatever you build next.
Much love homie. ❤ My family’s farm got bought by a rich guy that wanted to pretend he was a cowboy. Thanks to people like him it’d become impossible for the family to afford to keep it. I still remember the look on my grandad’s face as he held one of the bricks he’d pulled out of the wall of the basement and just kept talking in circles about how his dad had made the bricks by hand. Know you’re loved and appreciated.
Bro this was so emotional, I know what it's like to have to get out of a spot you grew up in, all the memories there. Big respect and big love to you and your family Sandro you the man
Sending love from Detroit. Sandro, you are an awesome person who spent over an hour talking to me when I showed up at the shop. I've been repping my Ms hat around town!
Dude, big corp buying land and squeezing all of the money out of it without any regards for the future is killing all of us. This is heartbreaking man, thank you for sharing and keep on being awesome! ❤
For real man, these real estate speculators buy out properties at rates 99% of people can't afford. Tear down pieces of history and community, replace them with boring bullshit. Then people move in for the "culture" but find out shit is gentrified as hell and all the things that made a place what it was is gone. They take away all the character and replace it with the same boring stuff you can find anywhere.
I’m without words. Sandro you have the support of the whole community behind you. The whole city of Los Angeles. The whole car-loving community. Thank you for sharing not just why the shop is closing, but sharing what it is and what it means. That was beautiful. And that video will be forever too.
Sandro, you are top-tier and you've got this brother!! This isn't the end...only the next chapter in a beautiful beginning!! If I'm ever out in LA I'll hit you up!
A place like this is so rare. To grow up with your whole family and connect with so many people. It doesnt happen anymore. Much love to you and your family.
Thanks for showing us such personal stories with us sandro. California's always been shady like this and i'm sorry you guys lost such a wonderful place. Was great to see what the shop was like in it's prime. The memories will always stay with you and hope for all the best
Despite watching RMS for a year, this is my first time here. First, thanks for being so open to not just show what meant so much to you, but allow us to see what it meant to you. Second, I choose to remain hopeful that there is some way that this place will come back to you fully, not just the usage or access to it. Third, I hope your physical health is well. Dropping 200 pounds is astounding. Last - those pictures of your uncle are amazing. peace to you and your whole family. - cw
Really feel for you man. Midwestern white boy here. But last year we had to sell my Grandparents farm after like 100 years in the family. All the good memories and times it was a happy place with family and friends. Here you are across the country in a big city and it's the same kind of thing for you and your family. I really feel for you all man.
Don't apologize for your emotions dude. We're all feelin' it with you. Let 'em flow! Donut and RMS got you, Devon from LE is the GOAT and they're gonna be in your corner. And like others said, if you come to AZ, we'll greet you with a warm (120°) welcome!
Very sorry brother. As a shop owner for 25 years I can totally relate to everything you are going through. Those last days with an empty building are the worst. I can say that you seem like a fighter and you need to be. Just know that this isn’t the end. Shit just makes you stronger and smarter. The memories are yours bro, those suits can’t take that away. F them anyway. Hang in there, keep fighting, you have more people that love you than you know.
I’m gutted. So many amazing memories in a shop that ends because it gets bought up by corpos. Those pricks think they have a better idea. Wherever you go, we’ll be there to support you Sandro. Thanks for showing us all the special places tucked around the lot
Sandro I only started watching Donut because of you and the girl. You guys are hilarious. Props to you for making your own channel. Sorry for your loss of the old shop. I just know bigger things are coming your way. Stay true to who you are it comes out in the videos. You're a funny dude. Lots of love.
Proud of you brother. Fighting to the end. Most of us didn't know this fight was going on, but we all at the ready for whatever we can do for you in the future.
Sad to see my neighborhood landmark close down. The amount of times Miranda’s shop saved my ass. Bent my 20 inch rims from the local pot holes too many times and always brought it there to get it worked out. Eventually we made a trade, my 20 inch wheels and tires for a stock 2008 Honda accord set. Which made total sense since I was there damn near every week getting it reshaped. Forever grateful! Wishing y’all the best, the neighborhood isn’t going to be the same without y’all.
You could start a youtube car channel and move Miranda's to the virtual space. You have a huge following of people that love your personality and knowledge on here. I know it will never be the same as the real thing, but it will be a way to make some scratch doing what you love. I am not even a huge car guy but still watch all the videos you are in because you make it funny and interesting. Nothing but love from me in MS.
Business is cruel. I was let go yesterday because I refused to do overtime with a 2 hour heads up. I already had plans for the afternoon. In the grand scheme of things, business is run by people on people, but somehow we've forgotten that we're still people.
If ceos and shareholders could be good with lesser salaries and actually pay a living wage, then middle-class working people could afford to buy homes and live in real communities again. We live in 2024, and things should be getting better, not worse. We've seen what happens when we let capitalism go wild, now we need to reign it back and keep people's greed in check. Everyone deserves to live a good life
@@RD-io6smget in writing that’s why you were let go. Even an at will state, you still cannot terminate for certain reasons. If they mess up and give you something that states it’s because you refused overtime, you have a wrongful termination suit. It will only work if you have it in writing though.
Mad. Sad. Eyes leaking. That company should’ve realized that they were destroying a family legacy for greed. It’s sad and I don’t know how these people live with themselves. Much love, brother 🤘🏼
Man, 1st upload to the channel is a goodbye. Much love to you and your family Sandro. Just because you won't be walking into the same doors tomorrow morning, will not take away from the memories that you, your friends, and your family have. If anything, it is the opportunity to build something bigger and better. I am now subbed, and I look forward to seeing your journey into RU-vid success!
I'm so sorry Sandro and the Miranda's team. Losing your history to greedy corporations shouldn't ever happen. Thank you for sharing the memories with us. The soul the neighborhood is losing will be felt for years to come. 🖤🖤
Just stumbled on this sad news. My buddy and I, old west coast dudes... Love the work and passion for cars. We started with nothing. keep those old struggling times close. Interesting how you learned and grew up. Breaking my own heart seeing your memories. I happy that you recorded this walk through for us, but I am sure that your family and you will value this many years later. Peace and Love Bro My dad brought me to his work and all the people and many good memories. The place is gone, the people got old and died. I still have clear and fond memories of those times.
Thanks for sharing your memories. So heartbreaking, as they are examples of why I am so resistant to changes. Wish things could just keep the way they are forever. I’m 50, and I have been doing a lot of reminiscing. Spend lots of time watching videos of old dying mall tours at places I grew up hanging out at. At least videos like yours will be forever and the memories stay alive. I’m happy to see the community showing love and wishing success and happiness for you and your family.
My man. You are NOT losing those memories, they will be with you forever. This is a place. It's not about WHERE these memories happened, it's about the FRIENDS AND FAMILY you were with when you made them. FAMILY matters, PEOPLE matter, things, and places come and go, the ones you LOVE… They are FOREVER. I have ZERO DOUBT you are going to land on your feet. Hug your kids and wife, tell them you love them…THAT'S what's important, PERIOD.
I mean in a way but being around the same place and same things helps to bring memories back to the surface easier than when you've moved on and are somewhere else making different memories and the less often you remember something the weaker the memory becomes cause your brain can't hold onto everything forever
I just watched one of your vids for the 1st time earlier today, then come back to youtube to look up something else and see this. I feel for yall. I can tell there was a lot of love and memories at that place.
I by no means am part of the culture but youre the person who started my interest in cars and i spired me to learn how to do my own repairs, thank you for sharing your story man.
Damn mf I didn’t even work there and you made me cry like if I was letting go of memories.. I guess I can sorta relate cause my pops started a successful tree business that me and my brother now run and I can’t imagine having to shut down.. I know ur not entirely shutting down but the memories there is what hurts the most.. only bigger things to come now 🙏🏽🤘🏽
You’re awesome bro. My family had a muffler shop for generations that I worked at in the summers when I was young and when I grew older. My grandfather had to sell it and it was bitter sweet. You’re a dope dude, if you lose the building never lose the memories. And remember, you can create the same memories for the next generations of your family in the other shop. Much respect to you bro. 💯
Damn man this hits too hard.....these arent stories we are hearing this is this mans life and his story.....the emotions behind what hes telling us hits home so hard....all love for sandro, hopefully someone can get things worked out and you can get your home back big homie.....all love and prayers for you
