Checking Tire Pressure Can Save Lives and Increase Fuel Efficiency

Underinflated Tires Are Responsible for 660 Fatalities and 33,000
Injuries Each Year;

Pep Boys Helps Motorists Become Safer Drivers with Free Air
Pressure Checks During National Tire Safety Week, April 20-26
PHILADELPHIA--(Business Wire)--
Recognizing that underinflated tires are a leading cause of
dangerous tire blowouts, which can result in serious accidents, The
Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: "PBY"), the nation's leading
automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, will once again
partner with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) to promote
consumer tire safety education during National Tire Safety Week April
20-26. During this weeklong event, Pep Boys will aid motorists in
ensuring their tires are in safe, proper condition; offer drivers free
tire air pressure checks; and distribute tire safety materials.

"Although Pep Boys emphasizes tire safety year-round,
participating in a week of awareness promotions that highlight the
importance of proper pressure, alignment, rotation and tread allows us
to remind our customers of our commitment to providing high-quality
tire care, safety and maintenance services," said Pep Boys' Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Mike Odell. "The important
point to remember is that checking tire air pressure only takes about
five minutes, but those five minutes can be life-saving and
economical. We are proud to have ASE-certified service experts
available in our shops seven days and six nights a week to advise and
help educate customers about tire safety practices related to the many
lines of name-brand and house-brand tires our service centers carry."

"Pep Boys continues to be a strong and active partner in tire
safety education, which significantly advances our awareness efforts,"
said Dan Zielinski, RMA senior vice president, public affairs. "With
millions of drivers on the road and nearly 3 trillion vehicle miles
traveled each year in America, tire safety information is a critical
step in helping drivers prevent accidents and injuries, maintain their
vehicles properly, conserve fuel and, in turn, help the environment."

Caring for tires is extremely important and relatively easy. In
fact, Pep Boys and the RMA recommend getting in the habit of taking
five minutes every month to check your tires, including the spare.
Here are some useful guidelines that motorists can follow to play
their PART and Be Tire Smart.

Pressure

Underinflation can lead to tire failure. It results in unnecessary
tire stress, irregular wear and possible loss of vehicle control or
accidents. A tire can lose up to half of its air pressure and still
not appear to be flat. The best way to check tire pressure is with a
properly working analog or digital tire gauge, available at Pep Boys.
A bonus: The U.S. Department of Energy reports that properly inflated
tires can improve gas mileage up to 3.3 percent.

Alignment

A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can throw your front end
out of alignment and damage your tires. Have a tire dealer like Pep
Boys check the alignment periodically to ensure that your car is
properly aligned.

Rotation

Regularly rotating your vehicle's tires will help you achieve more
uniform wear. Unless your vehicle owner's manual has a specific
recommendation, a good guideline for tire rotation is approximately
every 6,000 to 8,000 miles.

Tread

Advanced or unusual wear can reduce the ability of the tire to
grip the road. Visually check your tires for uneven wear, looking for
high and low areas or unusually smooth areas. Also check for signs of
damage.

About the RMA

The Rubber Manufacturers Association is the national trade
association for the rubber products industry. Its members include more
than 100 companies that manufacture various rubber products, including
tires, hoses, belts, seals, molded goods, and other finished rubber
products. RMA members employ over 120,000 workers and account for more
than $21 billion in annual sales.

About Pep Boys

Pep Boys has over 560 stores and approximately 6,000 service bays
in 35 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.

Editor's Notes: Tire blowout information provided courtesy of the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Rubber
Manufacturers Association. Pep Boys tire experts are available to
conduct live interviews and demonstrations.

RF Binder for Pep Boys:
Casey Corrigan, 212-994-7530
or
Marie Gehret, 212-994-7554
or
Pep Boys:
Alex Spooner, 215-430-9588

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