😢😢😢 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.
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Mate, I only knew you from the reaction videos and TH-cam 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.
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.
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.
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
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 🙏🏼
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.
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
I first came across Sandro through the real mechanic stuff TH-cam 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.
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.”
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.
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!
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. ❤
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 🇮🇪
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!
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
Man this is one gold hearted dude right here . Down to earth straight up . ! Gods got a huge plan for you my dude I see it I can feel it through the screen of my phone . The energy . It’s coming good times 🙏🏼
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.
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.
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.
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 🤘🏼
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.
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
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.
Just saw this now! What an awesome story and place! Full of heart! ❤ Sucks to leave it behind! But from what I can gather: This place will forever live on in the memories of a lot of people! I can actually somewhat relate. When I started my apprenticeship as a mechanic I worked at a small honest shop with kinda the same vibe. 35+ years they had been goin and in Business. I got to share 4-5 years with them. Tbh sucked, but in a good way😂 In a 'make do with what you got' kinda way. And the experience of the guys was insane! Best in the biz! Then suddenly, one morning: One letter came in that they wont renew the property contract. And just like that, it ended. 35+ years. Hundreds of loyal customers. All ended by one letter. Had to switch cities even because we found no other place in time. That's how it goes. All good to Sandro and his boys. He's a real one. Pretty sure he will get something awesome goin again sooner or later.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
I just crawled out of a rock because I didn't even know who you were until just last week I started watching "real mechanic stuff" I'm like, this fool feels like a real homie. Then this video pops up and it took me way back when I used to live in Huntington Park. What you described was the norm for so many homies, ALL THE MEMORIES. Those times is when you meet and know who the "real ones" are. Left absolutely EVERYTHING and started all over in a new state. Wish you nothing but the best bro!
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.
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!
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.
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. 🖤🖤
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.
10:48 i miss my grama too. The statement about her being the "glue" who kept the family together i felt that. Our grandparents REALLY were keeping families together and now without them, our family stays torn and separated
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. So many memories. Not just a generational business, it was a fuckin dynasty. As someone else who used to be BIG by the way (402lbs), I'm so proud of your progress! I don't know how much I can do from Norway living on disability but the least I can do is signal boost your TH-cam and your socials a lil'. A lot of people love you, bro. It's a bitch to lose a spot with so many important memories, but with the legal help and the support of the community I have faith that you will land on your feet bro. #fortheboys
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
That royally sucks man. I hope new opportunities pop up for you over this. Watching you for awhile now on the reaction videos gives me a great sense of your character. Sad to see these things happen.
My condolences to the family for the loss of your Grandmother. It’s beautiful to hear the stories and memories of not just a job but a lifestyle and a generation of working on cars that is dying. I remember being a kid, wanting to work on cars in an hood shop but by the time I grew up, most had shit down in my area and I got into the dealer world. You’re right about many things but the memories ain’t gone. They are with you. In your heart and in the hearts of your family that worked there as well as the communities you affected. You’ll bounce back from this brother. Keep that chin up.
Sandro, you always seem competent, knowledgeable, hard-working, dedicated, and honest. You're not afraid of admitting your mistakes and it shows your growth. You feel real through smiles, tears, sweat, and silly little jokes. I'm glad you have so many people in your life to make memories with, and I'm glad they have you as an amazing example of a good man, and a good person. I wish you and yours nothing but the best!
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😢😢😢 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."
Thank you! You guys are amazing this means so much to us (the boys)
The boys backing you up!
@@Ms_Official-Sandro
Open a shop here in Northern Arizona! We need good mechanics here! Much love from here I hope this bump won’t stop y’all from being great!
Holy crap. He's amazing
Come to AZ/Phx!
Screw Cali!
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.
Yup, its history. Its a snapshot of a subculture.
On god.
♥ to you and your family Sandro!
Well said.
Sandro, wearing all black long sleeves and pants in summer is the most Socal thing I've ever seen...
damn we never saw this side of Sandro before. This is REAL. God please take care of Sandro he is truly great
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
Sandro has always been a real ride or die type. It showed and it's why hes my favorite rms guest
Sandro is the type of guy that people will rally and support because he is so genuine and down to earth type of guy
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!
That wasn't a business, that was a community within a spot. We need more like that.
We can support local businesses by buying their stuff over any corporate made stuff 😤
I see Sandro, I click. Was not expecting the feels.
WE see Sandro.
WE all click.
Fuck.
Facts!
We see Sandro, we click.
Same
Im not crying, just cutting up some Onions 🧅
I hate seeing small businesses shutdown over corporate greed. One person said it rips the soul out of a city and they’re absolutely right.
Crazy enough both LA and New York share a lot of the same thing it's the same over here as well
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.
Big city bull
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.
All democrate cities basicly and many other cities to. All part of the plan.
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!
Damn straight
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
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.
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.
I'm on the other side of the world, but it seems like that started in 1847
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.
NY is the same. It's why I left and never looked back.
100%...the enshittification of everything.
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
Guy sees Sandro. Guy clicks. Guy cries for 20 minutes. 😢
Indeed. I want a Sandro
YO , FOR REAL THOUGH!
Sandro is more real than most other TH-cam mechanics. I do hope he gets a good place to start again or even work with RMS/Donut full time.
I cried. I'm crying. 💔
Me too brother.
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.
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.
Kids don't run streets, they run ON them.
@@rebelsouljazMaybe learn how to read first? He said in the streets
Mate, I only knew you from the reaction videos and TH-cam 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.
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.
Juanito used too many carbs and now sandro can't afford to keep the place open... damn it Juanito!
Hurts to laugh at this but, I did.
Meta af
he use 10 on the subaru!
This is gold. It's all Juanito's fault.
Underrated comment
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.
Thank you for sharing your stories Sandro, love you bro! 🤙👊
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.
Big shoutout for Abuela. Mans bringing me to tears too 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
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
“This where I used to talk to your mom fool” killed me 😂 Sandro the man.
Best part😂
Wait what’s the time stamp lol I guess I missed it
@@mannyflores36212:21
@@mannyflores362 12:20
@@mannyflores36212:20 😂👍
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 🙏🏼
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.
The cop didn't know how to handle a drunk man letting a 10 year old drive. 😂😂😂😂
California Takumi and Bunta
Cop handled it perfectly imo
@@NickTaylorRickPowers yeah fr
In the 80s/90s, shit like this happened
It was a different time. No body cams, no scrutiny, just community police.
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
Great comment. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
You speak English pretty well. It’s not easy to do that. I am a native speaker and I mess it up a lot
Just after you mentioned that I went to take a look and noticed a lot of typos, but now I cannot edit the comment 😅
I first came across Sandro through the real mechanic stuff TH-cam 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.
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.”
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.
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!
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. ❤
Keep your heart strong and your mind strong!
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.
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.
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!
Sadly this is happening all over L.A. area... Big company comes buys and little people dont have enough money to fight back... God bless 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.
Sounds like gentrification to me. But unfortunately, money talks.
all over the world, all through modern time, sadly. Our society values the wrong things, worthless numbers
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.
Change your voting habits. Both with your wallet and at the polls. CA is destroying the middle class.
I feel the grandma part. 😮💨. Our family was never the same.
Same, grandma died, them mexico trips didnt hit the same
Yeh my grandma passed just over a week ago, she was very much a glue for the family, hope we dont grow apart because of it
@@excalibur2038 condolences to you and yours.
@@excalibur2038Sorry to hear that. She'll always be with you.
@@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
This place was a house of memories for you and your family. I can really feel the pain of letting something so precious go.
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!
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.
Hearing about the shop closing and seeing Sandro like this is truly painful
Closing Time hit me hard but that Harlem Shake clip brought my smile right back. Thanks Sandro and the rest of the Miranda's crew.
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.
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.
*_Damn… I started watching you ever since you appeared on donut Media. Much love bro 😢_* This truly breaks our hearts.
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.
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!
Did you catch 21:58 ? Unrecognizable.
I never would have guessed either. I see him sitting down as a skinny little guy, but respect for making that change!
@@GSBarlev Totally unrecognizable. He must be pretty tall too, doesn't look 465 there either. Would've thought 325 or something, max.
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...
You’ll be so happy you made this video years from now when you look back at all the memories. You had me emotional over here dawg
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.
Ur a real ass dude man. Thanks for the peek inside some of your memories. And I’m not crying, I just got something in both eyes 😢
So sad 😭 this video shows how your family is so hardworking and how much they cared about you. Wishing u the best of luck for the future.
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.
Yeah, I don't like the news, but a thumbs down means you don't like the video....
@@patrickbuick5459 I'm not feeling guilty now, I didn't think of it like that, thanks mate 👍🏻
"Business is business..." Yeah, but these real estate vultures make my blood boil. All the best, man, glad to see Real Mechanic pitching in.
Got to know you trough Donut, love your personality and this video shows it to an even larger extent. Keep going on brother
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.
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 🇮🇪
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!
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
Lots of love for you Sandro! You’re the man so fight and don’t let the man get you down.
I stand with Sandro!
Man this is one gold hearted dude right here . Down to earth straight up . ! Gods got a huge plan for you my dude I see it I can feel it through the screen of my phone . The energy . It’s coming good times 🙏🏼
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! ❤
It will be only one of many things that will ruin this country...
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.
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.
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.
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 🤘🏼
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.
The shop may go but they can never take the memories . Thanks for the walk through . Took me back to my youth .
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
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.
Just saw this now!
What an awesome story and place! Full of heart! ❤
Sucks to leave it behind!
But from what I can gather:
This place will forever live on in the memories of a lot of people!
I can actually somewhat relate.
When I started my apprenticeship as a mechanic I worked at a small honest shop with kinda the same vibe.
35+ years they had been goin and in Business.
I got to share 4-5 years with them.
Tbh sucked, but in a good way😂 In a 'make do with what you got' kinda way.
And the experience of the guys was insane! Best in the biz!
Then suddenly, one morning:
One letter came in that they wont renew the property contract.
And just like that, it ended.
35+ years.
Hundreds of loyal customers.
All ended by one letter.
Had to switch cities even because we found no other place in time.
That's how it goes.
All good to Sandro and his boys. He's a real one.
Pretty sure he will get something awesome goin again sooner or later.
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.
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.
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
Man that montage at the end...the feels
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.
Your memories will not be lost!!! My grandma's house lives as it was in my mind's eye, so it will as long as I live.
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
Your memories aren't lost. Your memories are right where they belong. In your heart, brother. I feel the pain.
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!
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
I just crawled out of a rock because I didn't even know who you were until just last week I started watching "real mechanic stuff" I'm like, this fool feels like a real homie. Then this video pops up and it took me way back when I used to live in Huntington Park. What you described was the norm for so many homies, ALL THE MEMORIES. Those times is when you meet and know who the "real ones" are. Left absolutely EVERYTHING and started all over in a new state. Wish you nothing but the best bro!
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.
Sandro talking about his dog and his Grandma absolutely broke me, I'm so sorry to see this.
Sandro is one of the best parts of real mechanic stuff.
Great charisma and car skills.
We’re here for a car brother.
Best of luck to you, my man. Much love from here in Massachusetts. You're gonna kick ass no matter what happens.
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!
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.
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. 🖤🖤
You'll always have the memories, and that's the best part! Appreciate you bringing us into this personal aspect of your world
Sandro got a heart of gold bro. Absolutely love this guy. Really wish you the best man. Much love my boy. Everything happens for a reason
Hope things worked out brother. You're a good dude. The world needs more like you.
bruh, can't have me crying on my lunch break. people are watching. Cheers sandro and friends.
Say word 😭
It's sad that some people don't see the human side of things, to them it's just business.
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.
@@TheDersEffect8 I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.
10:48 i miss my grama too. The statement about her being the "glue" who kept the family together i felt that. Our grandparents REALLY were keeping families together and now without them, our family stays torn and separated
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. So many memories. Not just a generational business, it was a fuckin dynasty. As someone else who used to be BIG by the way (402lbs), I'm so proud of your progress! I don't know how much I can do from Norway living on disability but the least I can do is signal boost your TH-cam and your socials a lil'. A lot of people love you, bro. It's a bitch to lose a spot with so many important memories, but with the legal help and the support of the community I have faith that you will land on your feet bro. #fortheboys
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
That royally sucks man. I hope new opportunities pop up for you over this. Watching you for awhile now on the reaction videos gives me a great sense of your character.
Sad to see these things happen.
Damn dude, much love. My biggest fear is closing my business without making any memories. You crushed that.
My condolences to the family for the loss of your Grandmother. It’s beautiful to hear the stories and memories of not just a job but a lifestyle and a generation of working on cars that is dying. I remember being a kid, wanting to work on cars in an hood shop but by the time I grew up, most had shit down in my area and I got into the dealer world. You’re right about many things but the memories ain’t gone. They are with you. In your heart and in the hearts of your family that worked there as well as the communities you affected. You’ll bounce back from this brother. Keep that chin up.
Sandro, you always seem competent, knowledgeable, hard-working, dedicated, and honest.
You're not afraid of admitting your mistakes and it shows your growth.
You feel real through smiles, tears, sweat, and silly little jokes.
I'm glad you have so many people in your life to make memories with, and I'm glad they have you as an amazing example of a good man, and a good person.
I wish you and yours nothing but the best!