Pep Boys to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference

PHILADELPHIA--Sept. 21, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, today announced that it will participate in the Thomas Weisel Partners Consumer Conference on Tuesday, September 27 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York City, located at 80 Columbus Circle.

Chairman and CEO Larry Stevenson and Sr. Vice President & CFO Harry Yanowitz will present an overview of the Company's business and discuss operating trends from 10:55 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. EST on September 27. A live audiocast will be available directly at: http://www.veracast.com/webcasts/twp/consumer2005/02206193.cfm

Pep Boys has 593 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.