Robert H. Hotz Joins Board of Directors

PHILADELPHIA--Feb. 2, 20058, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, announced that Robert H. Hotz has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Hotz has also been appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board.

Mr. Hotz is a Senior Managing Director, Head of Investment Banking, and a member of the Board of Directors of Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Universal Health Services, Inc.

Pep Boys has 595 stores and over 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.