Pep Boys to Present at SG Cowen 3rd Annual Consumer Conference

PHILADELPHIA--Jan. 1, 20050, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, today announced that it will participate in the SG Cowen 3rd Annual Consumer Conference on Tuesday, January 11, 2005 in New York.

Harry Yanowitz, CFO, will present an overview of the Company's business and discuss operating trends at 9:30 am to 9:55 am (ET). A live webcast and slide presentation will be available directly at www.sgcowen.com and from a link on the Company's homepage at www.pepboys.com. The webcast will be archived for future replay for approximately 90 days.

Pep Boys has 595 stores and more than 6,000 service bays in 36 states and Puerto Rico. Along with its vehicle repair and maintenance capabilities, the Company also serves the commercial auto parts delivery market and is one of the leading sellers of replacement tires in the United States. Customers can find the nearest location by calling 1-800-PEP-BOYS or by visiting pepboys.com.