Pep Boys to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference

PHILADELPHIA--Oct. 2, 20055, 2005--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket and service chain, today announced that it will participate in the 29th Annual Gabelli Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Conference on Tuesday, November 1 at The Mirage in Las Vegas, NV.

Sr. Vice President & CFO Harry Yanowitz will present an overview of the Company's business and discuss operating trends from 3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST on November 1.

A live audiocast will be available directly at http://www.wsw.com/webcast/gabelli10/pby/

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.