Pep Boys

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a little boy walked into Pep Boys and asked for a screwdriver. The mechanic looked puzzled until he realized the kid wasn’t talking about tools—he wanted one of those toy screwdrivers on the counter. Since then, every Saturday, another child would appear with a different request. Finally, an old delivery driver stumbled in asking for ‘the special Pep Boys coffee’—turns out he was just after their famous free cup on Mondays. The mechanic smiled and said, 'Welcome back, Mr. Regular!'

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Pep Boys one afternoon, muttering under his breath. ‘I swear,’ he said, ‘every time I come here, my truck starts purring like a kitten.’ Finally, he asked an old mechanic named Al how it was possible. With a twinkle in his eye, Al replied, 'Son, it's simple—we just pour a little love into every engine that comes through our doors.' The delivery driver shook his head and smiled, knowing he'd never quite look at his truck the same way again.

3. One day after school, a curious kid walked into Pep Boys and asked the mechanic, ‘Can you teach me how to change my own oil?’ The mechanic smiled and said, 'Sure thing, kid!' He grabbed an old rag and showed him every step with patience. By the end of the day, not only did the boy know how to change his oil, but he also learned some valuable lessons about cars—and made a new friend in the process.

4. Late one night, an old man parked his car outside Pep Boys and crept inside with a flashlight. He approached the counter and whispered something no one could quite hear. The mechanic leaned in closer, trying to make out what the old fellow was mumbling. ‘I need my brake lights fixed,’ whispered the man. The mechanic nodded and replied softly back, ‘Don’t worry, sir, they’ll be shining like new stars by morning.’ And so they did—just in time for the early-morning delivery driver who honked twice before realizing he was talking to empty air.