Miranda's Shop is Closing.

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
  • Thank you for 30 amazing years. This place has always felt like home for me. Let me share a few stories with you to explain why this place is so special.
    #Memories #goodbye #shop #mechanic #lawyers #buisness #realmechanicstuff #donutmedia

Комментарии • 2 тыс.

  • @realmechanicstuff
    @realmechanicstuff Месяц назад +5704

    😢😢😢 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."

    • @Ms_Official-Sandro
      @Ms_Official-Sandro  Месяц назад +1548

      Thank you! You guys are amazing this means so much to us (the boys)

    • @josephg9245
      @josephg9245 Месяц назад

      The boys backing you up!
      ​@@Ms_Official-Sandro

    • @PrincePisces
      @PrincePisces Месяц назад +184

      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!

    • @caseker8613
      @caseker8613 Месяц назад +47

      Holy crap. He's amazing

    • @MikeHarris1984
      @MikeHarris1984 Месяц назад +75

      Come to AZ/Phx!
      Screw Cali!

  • @chrisbishop3716
    @chrisbishop3716 Месяц назад +2499

    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.

  • @matthewcasey5059
    @matthewcasey5059 27 дней назад +1495

    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.

    • @Mister2j86
      @Mister2j86 27 дней назад +27

      Crazy enough both LA and New York share a lot of the same thing it's the same over here as well

    • @Qardo
      @Qardo 27 дней назад

      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.

    • @lobsterlarry6481
      @lobsterlarry6481 26 дней назад +6

      Big city bull

    • @Krmpfpks
      @Krmpfpks 24 дня назад

      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.

    • @l33tninja1
      @l33tninja1 23 дня назад +7

      All democrate cities basicly and many other cities to. All part of the plan.

  • @Mrshhh253
    @Mrshhh253 27 дней назад +683

    That wasn't a business, that was a community within a spot. We need more like that.

    • @shibasurfing
      @shibasurfing 17 дней назад +1

      We can support local businesses by buying their stuff over any corporate made stuff 😤

  • @jrooch4997
    @jrooch4997 21 день назад +184

    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!

  • @phreshkidd253
    @phreshkidd253 Месяц назад +1060

    damn we never saw this side of Sandro before. This is REAL. God please take care of Sandro he is truly great

    • @Kenny_2283
      @Kenny_2283 28 дней назад +19

      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

    • @CliffWalrus
      @CliffWalrus 24 дня назад +1

      Sandro has always been a real ride or die type. It showed and it's why hes my favorite rms guest

  • @michaelmcdade4103
    @michaelmcdade4103 Месяц назад +1598

    I see Sandro, I click. Was not expecting the feels.

  • @iiGingiey
    @iiGingiey Месяц назад +972

    The cop didn't know how to handle a drunk man letting a 10 year old drive. 😂😂😂😂

    • @russ4AGE
      @russ4AGE 29 дней назад +29

      California Takumi and Bunta

    • @NickTaylorRickPowers
      @NickTaylorRickPowers 28 дней назад +31

      Cop handled it perfectly imo

    • @shibasurfing
      @shibasurfing 17 дней назад

      @@NickTaylorRickPowers yeah fr

    • @zromo8994
      @zromo8994 15 дней назад +1

      In the 80s/90s, shit like this happened

  • @TylerGrommet
    @TylerGrommet 17 дней назад +59

    Sandro is the type of guy that people will rally and support because he is so genuine and down to earth type of guy

  • @hughjass545
    @hughjass545 15 дней назад +29

    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.

  • @raymond9642
    @raymond9642 Месяц назад +1273

    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.

    • @mycosys
      @mycosys 28 дней назад +20

      I'm on the other side of the world, but it seems like that started in 1847

    • @justinwebster7761
      @justinwebster7761 28 дней назад +39

      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.

    • @allhonesty848
      @allhonesty848 28 дней назад +18

      NY is the same. It's why I left and never looked back.

    • @rmp5s
      @rmp5s 28 дней назад +12

      100%...the enshittification of everything.

    • @smody121
      @smody121 27 дней назад

      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

  • @caseker8613
    @caseker8613 Месяц назад +2407

    Guy sees Sandro. Guy clicks. Guy cries for 20 minutes. 😢

    • @origamisanta6922
      @origamisanta6922 29 дней назад +15

      Indeed. I want a Sandro

    • @chrisevans4318
      @chrisevans4318 28 дней назад +6

      YO , FOR REAL THOUGH!

    • @kawaiikeyboards
      @kawaiikeyboards 28 дней назад +24

      Sandro is more real than most other RUclips mechanics. I do hope he gets a good place to start again or even work with RMS/Donut full time.

    • @lisaskatesIRL
      @lisaskatesIRL 28 дней назад +3

      I cried. I'm crying. 💔

    • @iitzwolfy
      @iitzwolfy 28 дней назад +2

      Me too brother.

  • @DuftCloudly
    @DuftCloudly Месяц назад +318

    Big shoutout for Abuela. Mans bringing me to tears too 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

  • @statement5792
    @statement5792 26 дней назад +133

    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.

    • @rebelsouljaz
      @rebelsouljaz 6 дней назад

      Kids don't run streets, they run ON them.

  • @jerrynavarro2404
    @jerrynavarro2404 25 дней назад +126

    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!

  • @dskeptic
    @dskeptic 29 дней назад +268

    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.

  • @taylorshea381
    @taylorshea381 29 дней назад +1029

    “This where I used to talk to your mom fool” killed me 😂 Sandro the man.

  • @KpopIsKoreanOnlyFans
    @KpopIsKoreanOnlyFans 29 дней назад +589

    Juanito used too many carbs and now sandro can't afford to keep the place open... damn it Juanito!

    • @CapeFearSurvival
      @CapeFearSurvival 27 дней назад +45

      Hurts to laugh at this but, I did.

    • @timwrich5128
      @timwrich5128 26 дней назад +10

      Meta af

    • @w33r4
      @w33r4 26 дней назад +36

      he use 10 on the subaru!

    • @michaelm.1947
      @michaelm.1947 24 дня назад +8

      This is gold. It's all Juanito's fault.

    • @903lew
      @903lew 24 дня назад +6

      Underrated comment

  • @thisnewnamesystemisdumb
    @thisnewnamesystemisdumb 25 дней назад +4

    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!

  • @mavadelo
    @mavadelo 24 дня назад +41

    Mate, I only knew you from the reaction videos and RUclips 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.

  • @watcbd
    @watcbd Месяц назад +311

    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.

  • @TheHuskyK9
    @TheHuskyK9 29 дней назад +189

    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

  • @Gryphus-R
    @Gryphus-R 28 дней назад +329

    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

    • @abdul-kabiralegbe5660
      @abdul-kabiralegbe5660 26 дней назад +1

      Great comment. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @malice6081
      @malice6081 26 дней назад +2

      You speak English pretty well. It’s not easy to do that. I am a native speaker and I mess it up a lot

    • @Gryphus-R
      @Gryphus-R 26 дней назад +2

      Just after you mentioned that I went to take a look and noticed a lot of typos, but now I cannot edit the comment 😅

  • @c3mi979
    @c3mi979 26 дней назад +46

    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 🙏🏼

  • @AYoutubrrr
    @AYoutubrrr 27 дней назад +15

    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.

  • @sickpunch1
    @sickpunch1 29 дней назад +176

    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.

  • @theoriginalwallace
    @theoriginalwallace Месяц назад +507

    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. ❤

    • @jag4520
      @jag4520 29 дней назад

      Keep your heart strong and your mind strong!

  • @mrjclownprince8081
    @mrjclownprince8081 Месяц назад +148

    Hearing about the shop closing and seeing Sandro like this is truly painful

  • @reighner990
    @reighner990 23 дня назад +7

    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

  • @EXToXiCApocalyptic
    @EXToXiCApocalyptic 17 дней назад +6

    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!

  • @Lambda
    @Lambda Месяц назад +147

    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!

  • @c.a.r.projects282
    @c.a.r.projects282 Месяц назад +558

    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!!

    • @jayceecee8651
      @jayceecee8651 29 дней назад +47

      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.

    • @csincos989
      @csincos989 29 дней назад +15

      Sounds like gentrification to me. But unfortunately, money talks.

    • @mycosys
      @mycosys 28 дней назад +12

      all over the world, all through modern time, sadly. Our society values the wrong things, worthless numbers

    • @justinwebster7761
      @justinwebster7761 28 дней назад +9

      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.

    • @snoopsnet8150
      @snoopsnet8150 28 дней назад

      Change your voting habits. Both with your wallet and at the polls. CA is destroying the middle class.

  • @davidsosa5185
    @davidsosa5185 Месяц назад +124

    I first came across Sandro through the real mechanic stuff RUclips 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.

  • @aliriberri1531
    @aliriberri1531 15 дней назад +4

    You honor your abuelita and your family’s legacy with your words and emotions. No shame showing love and respect for those who raised and supported you. I’m sorry you got screwed but know you’ll land on your feet.

  • @mshumai
    @mshumai 25 дней назад +5

    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.

  • @williamlau7247
    @williamlau7247 Месяц назад +91

    This place was a house of memories for you and your family. I can really feel the pain of letting something so precious go.

  • @raidersperez1278
    @raidersperez1278 Месяц назад +354

    I feel the grandma part. 😮‍💨. Our family was never the same.

    • @JuanMoreno-cw9gw
      @JuanMoreno-cw9gw Месяц назад +11

      Same, grandma died, them mexico trips didnt hit the same

    • @excalibur2038
      @excalibur2038 29 дней назад +11

      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

    • @TheCdubbleyoo
      @TheCdubbleyoo 29 дней назад +4

      @@excalibur2038 condolences to you and yours.

    • @F0XD1E
      @F0XD1E 28 дней назад +2

      ​@@excalibur2038Sorry to hear that. She'll always be with you.

    • @_Kovayne
      @_Kovayne 27 дней назад +2

      @@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

  • @ericconfer
    @ericconfer Месяц назад +70

    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.

  • @ImA1032
    @ImA1032 15 дней назад +1

    My dude!! This is the first I heard this! Seeing you getting emotional hits me in the feels! Unless your mind is shot, memories are NEVER gone. They can flatten the building... They can build high-rise condos for the homeless... you will always have your memories of the way the shop looked, the memories you made just like you did here as you walked through. The only difference is that the images will have to be pictures or in your mind. Stay strong, my dude! As they say, this too shall pass. NOTHING but positive vibes and love for you and your fam, Sandro!! 🤜🤛

  • @nicholasvitaris
    @nicholasvitaris 15 дней назад +2

    Best of luck to you, my man. Much love from here in Massachusetts. You're gonna kick ass no matter what happens.

  • @stephaniemorales1175
    @stephaniemorales1175 Месяц назад +57

    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.

  • @daverice2426
    @daverice2426 29 дней назад +50

    "Business is business..." Yeah, but these real estate vultures make my blood boil. All the best, man, glad to see Real Mechanic pitching in.

  • @CDNChaoZ
    @CDNChaoZ Месяц назад +200

    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!

    • @GSBarlev
      @GSBarlev 29 дней назад +8

      Did you catch 21:58 ? Unrecognizable.

    • @firstmkb
      @firstmkb 28 дней назад +2

      I never would have guessed either. I see him sitting down as a skinny little guy, but respect for making that change!

    • @CDNChaoZ
      @CDNChaoZ 28 дней назад +4

      @@GSBarlev Totally unrecognizable. He must be pretty tall too, doesn't look 465 there either. Would've thought 325 or something, max.

    • @Dual-57
      @Dual-57 7 дней назад

      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...

  • @jkendrick2992
    @jkendrick2992 9 дней назад

    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.”

  • @d33zee
    @d33zee 18 дней назад +6

    Just remember Sandro. "If you build it, they will come"
    Only diff, you got the whole world behind you. Respect. You and your family will rise higher than before.

  • @graemew7001
    @graemew7001 29 дней назад +154

    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.

    • @patrickbuick5459
      @patrickbuick5459 25 дней назад +2

      Yeah, I don't like the news, but a thumbs down means you don't like the video....

    • @graemew7001
      @graemew7001 25 дней назад +1

      @@patrickbuick5459 I'm not feeling guilty now, I didn't think of it like that, thanks mate 👍🏻

  • @mercedesplay_more_kof8488
    @mercedesplay_more_kof8488 29 дней назад +38

    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.

  • @jesseshort8
    @jesseshort8 29 дней назад +44

    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.

  • @chiquanvu
    @chiquanvu 15 дней назад

    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.

  • @thatDOGbites88
    @thatDOGbites88 26 дней назад +2

    Respect!!! Man you are one of the most relatable guys I’ve seen on Donut. I had a little bit of that life when I was young my folks own a autoglass shop. My dad passed and the business got sold before I was old enough to get in to it and I have failed at several small business adventures myself since. Between the economy and living out in BFE Alabama it’s rough but this DAWG is gotta eat. Stay strong bro!! 🇺🇸✊🏼

  • @fssofdeath
    @fssofdeath Месяц назад +127

    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! ❤

    • @mpound97
      @mpound97 28 дней назад

      It will be only one of many things that will ruin this country...

    • @gisul-k1636
      @gisul-k1636 25 дней назад

      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.

  • @ajmartinez115
    @ajmartinez115 Месяц назад +47

    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

  • @TheCdubbleyoo
    @TheCdubbleyoo 29 дней назад +34

    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

  • @ekzoX0
    @ekzoX0 17 дней назад +1

    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.

  • @SilverDelta79
    @SilverDelta79 26 дней назад +1

    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.

  • @mirthenary
    @mirthenary Месяц назад +75

    It's sad that some people don't see the human side of things, to them it's just business.

    • @RD-io6sm
      @RD-io6sm 28 дней назад +11

      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.

    • @smokeymcpot851
      @smokeymcpot851 28 дней назад +6

      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

    • @TheDersEffect8
      @TheDersEffect8 28 дней назад +3

      @@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.

    • @RD-io6sm
      @RD-io6sm 25 дней назад

      @@TheDersEffect8 I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.

  • @DanGoodShotHD
    @DanGoodShotHD 29 дней назад +27

    Your memories aren't lost. Your memories are right where they belong. In your heart, brother. I feel the pain.

  • @erniemorales3140
    @erniemorales3140 Месяц назад +33

    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

  • @rjaybruhh
    @rjaybruhh 25 дней назад +3

    *_Damn… I started watching you ever since you appeared on donut Media. Much love bro 😢_* This truly breaks our hearts.

  • @kaichen7907
    @kaichen7907 27 дней назад +1

    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.

  • @headbanginTILLitHurt
    @headbanginTILLitHurt 29 дней назад +11

    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.

  • @JonathanSilvaTX
    @JonathanSilvaTX Месяц назад +56

    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.

  • @TheDarkestOfStars
    @TheDarkestOfStars 29 дней назад +14

    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.

  • @fabiobandini
    @fabiobandini 27 дней назад +3

    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.

  • @aaronthistle4159
    @aaronthistle4159 26 дней назад +6

    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.

  • @juniornasty1768
    @juniornasty1768 Месяц назад +25

    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.

  • @PascaloW1059
    @PascaloW1059 Месяц назад +26

    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 🇮🇪

  • @thenash76
    @thenash76 Месяц назад +80

    Man that montage at the end...the feels

  • @zeroreyortsed3624
    @zeroreyortsed3624 27 дней назад +10

    Dammit Sandro, you're making me cry bro. My grandpa was a professional mechanic for 40 years at a company, he never had his own business. But he had a garage at his house with everything you could possibly want to work on a vehicle with. He died a little while back, and the property had to get sold because of his Will. And it does hurt to know I can never go back there. 😢

  • @JoseJimenez-0Grande
    @JoseJimenez-0Grande 25 дней назад +1

    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.

  • @treadhead1945
    @treadhead1945 Месяц назад +24

    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!

  • @RonHarrisMe
    @RonHarrisMe 28 дней назад +19

    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.

    • @noodlelynoodle.
      @noodlelynoodle. 26 дней назад

      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

  • @raymondsangalang9814
    @raymondsangalang9814 Месяц назад +21

    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

  • @williamwilson3315
    @williamwilson3315 2 дня назад

    Love the way you go about it bud, thanks for sharing your memories. You got a proper heart. Keep going

  • @carlosrojas9174
    @carlosrojas9174 18 дней назад +1

    Hey bro I hope only good things come your way to you, your family and anyone affected by this. Nothing but love and respect 🙏🏽

  • @SonOfThor69
    @SonOfThor69 Месяц назад +26

    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

  • @Akbaldoom
    @Akbaldoom Месяц назад +27

    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.

  • @Kitteh.B
    @Kitteh.B Месяц назад +11

    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!

  • @mythical.martinez1609
    @mythical.martinez1609 27 дней назад +2

    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

  • @brianwallace3270
    @brianwallace3270 29 дней назад +10

    Your memories are not lost, no one can take them from you.
    It sucks that people can't do the right thing just because it's right.
    This is the closing of a chapter, not not the end of your story. In the South we would say that you're 'good people'. We need more family / small businesses, not less. Stay strong and remember how far you have come. Best wishes and good luck. If I could, I'd shake your hand and give you a hug.
    You may want to see if you can cut out a and move your grandma's memorial wall and move it to your other shop or home.

  • @8obby0
    @8obby0 28 дней назад +9

    Sandro talking about his dog and his Grandma absolutely broke me, I'm so sorry to see this.

  • @surfer101ist
    @surfer101ist 28 дней назад +16

    bruh, can't have me crying on my lunch break. people are watching. Cheers sandro and friends.

  • @staggstate1
    @staggstate1 18 дней назад +3

    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.

  • @kccautomotive6158
    @kccautomotive6158 23 дня назад +1

    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

  • @kimchiandbiscuits7302
    @kimchiandbiscuits7302 28 дней назад +7

    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. 🖤🖤

  • @sptownsend999
    @sptownsend999 Месяц назад +46

    The memories are never truly lost as long as you remember them!! California isn't friendly to honest people like you, Sandro. The relationships you all have together are stronger, more important, and more beautiful than anything else. I would like to, personally, invite you up to Oregon to continue your legacy! You are amazing, Sandro, and no one can ever take that away from you. You're in my thoughts and prayers ❤️

    • @TheOfficialOriginalChad
      @TheOfficialOriginalChad Месяц назад

      I was about to say “what do you mean CA isn’t friendly to people like him?!?”, as it’s the best vibe place ive ever lived (in the cont US)…but then you said Oregon lol
      My next move will be the PNW.

  • @Zzyyzzxx7
    @Zzyyzzxx7 Месяц назад +28

    I am envious of people that got the privilege of growing up with a family. Big ups Sandro.

    • @SimulatedGoat
      @SimulatedGoat 29 дней назад +3

      Not all families are great tbh

    • @mycosys
      @mycosys 28 дней назад +4

      @@SimulatedGoat part of why its amazing to see people get to grow WITH theirs.

  • @tannereubanks3817
    @tannereubanks3817 26 дней назад +1

    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

  • @amarured
    @amarured 20 дней назад +2

    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.

  • @stevemartin5581
    @stevemartin5581 29 дней назад +6

    The shop may go but they can never take the memories . Thanks for the walk through . Took me back to my youth .

  • @steves264
    @steves264 28 дней назад +6

    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.

  • @noelleelizabethan
    @noelleelizabethan 16 дней назад +5

    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.

  • @doublesidestephustler6094
    @doublesidestephustler6094 15 дней назад +1

    Got mad love and respect for you, Sandero, greetings from South Africa

  • @Sam_Mebane
    @Sam_Mebane 4 дня назад

    Don’t ever apologize for showing your emotions brother. Crying is as important as laughing. God bless you and your familia!

  • @Art_Vandelay_Industries
    @Art_Vandelay_Industries Месяц назад +9

    Man, that is really sad. It is hard to leave a place behind that is so rooted in your family's history with all the memories. My parents had to sell part of the home me and my siblings grew up in and had to downsize the rest. It is really painfull saying good bye to a place that is connected to so many memories.
    I hope you can take the mural with you and that the second spot is good. Wish you all the best man! As my father recently said: don't be sad to lose it, be glad to have had it.
    P.S.: Big bussiness sucks.

  • @georgejulien3286
    @georgejulien3286 Месяц назад +30

    Goddamnit, I wasn’t planning on crying today but here I am. We love you Sandro.

  • @enginebae3471
    @enginebae3471 27 дней назад +4

    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 😢

  • @johannesj8893
    @johannesj8893 8 дней назад

    Sending positive vibes from Kentucky/Southern Indiana to you and your family Sandro. I work on most of my own stuff and love to watch you on real mechanic stuff. Praying that everything works out in your favor man.

  • @CamObserver
    @CamObserver 18 дней назад +1

    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.

  • @chrisc8632
    @chrisc8632 Месяц назад +5

    You'll always have the memories, and that's the best part! Appreciate you bringing us into this personal aspect of your world