Meet Team classix
Juan Garcia
Juan's love for automotive customization started at a young age, watching his dad add unique touches to a family truck that made it stand out. Later, a cousin’s C10 truck ignited his dream to own something equally distinctive, and at 16, he began customizing his own truck. Starting with custom audio systems, Juan quickly became the go-to guy for his friends, mastering 12-volt electronics along the way. Over 20 years later, Juan is the proud owner of an automotive restyling business where he’s honed his craft, from teaching himself window tinting to delivering top-tier quality and customer care. His mission is simple: to turn clients’ ideas into vehicles they can take pride in, offering exceptional services at competitive prices. For Juan, it’s all about creating an experience built on trust, care, and craftsmanship that’s better than factory-fresh.
Brandon Shinault
Brandon’s love for working on vehicles started before he could even tie his shoes. Inspired by his grandfather, a skilled diesel mechanic, Brandon grew up under the hood. Learning the ropes from a young age, Brandon developed a wide range of expertise over the years—too many skills to list! From automotive mechanics, painting, suspension work to fabrication, troubleshooting, and problem solving with innovative solutions - Brandon can tackle just about anything. His passion and hustler mentality make him an invaluable part of Classix, always ready to deliver exceptional results. When Brandon isn't under a vehicle, you'll likely catch him on Marketplace looking for the next deal and project.
Follow Brandon's personal shenanigans and shop projects on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bshinault23?lang=en
Sam Moffitt
Sam has spent his life expressing himself through creativity, a core part of who he is. His artistic journey began with pastries, mastering the craft in French pastry school and working as a pastry chef across the U.S. But Sam’s creative passions extend far beyond the kitchen. A lifelong admirer of Lowriders and custom vehicles, his love for the El Camino started in childhood with his dad’s El Camino, and grew bigger when he saw a custom mini truck on TV at around 10 years old. That moment sparked his fascination with vehicle customization.
Six years ago, Sam worked prepping cars for paint jobs and eagerly learned the entire painting process. Over the past decade, Sam has also honed his craft as a tattoo artist, blending his love for art and self-expression. His tattoo & piercing shop, Eye Candy Creations, (nestled in the lobby of Classix) allows him to share his passion with others in yet another medium. Whether designing tattoos or hand-painting his own El Camino—rebuilt entirely from the ground up—Sam’s dedication to craftsmanship and creativity shines through in every project he takes on. For him, art is a way of life - whether on skin, canvas, using random things he has stashed around the shop, or custom cars. Bring Sam your ideas and he will bring them to life.
Check out Sam's latest creations:
Alex Garcia
Alex joined the team in the summer of 2022, learning the art of window tinting under Juan’s mentorship during tint's busiest season of the year—a true trial by fire. Despite not having an automotive background, Alex continues to sharpen her skills and now produces high-quality tint installations. Her patience and keen attention to detail ensure every client gets exceptional value for their hard earned money. With almost 15 years of experience in customer service, Alex is passionate about creating a positive experience for every customer. Beyond tinting, she contributes her creative ideas through graphic design- handling things like the shop’s marketing and t-shirt designs, to online presence and some social media management. Alex is also in the process of teaching herself how to powder coat and looks forward to seeing her progress moving forward.
You can follow her shop life on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexgtex