Pep Boys

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One night, while a little boy waited for his dad in front of Pep Boys, he noticed something odd: every time someone mentioned ‘brake pads,’ his dog started wagging its tail excitedly. Finally, curious as to why, the boy asked his dad if brake pads were really that tasty. The mechanic overheard and laughed, saying, 'No son, they’re just your dog’s idea of a fun word!'

2. Late one night, an anxious neighbor stood outside Pep Boys, listening intently as a strange humming noise grew louder from within. Curious, he peered through the window and saw only mechanics hard at work on a noisy old truck. Turned out it was just their new electric hoist making that eerie hum. With a laugh, the neighbor knocked on the door, joking, ‘Guess I won’t be calling you for an emergency anymore!’

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Pep Boys with a worried look on his face. The sign above the garage read: ‘If your engine’s not purring like a kitten, bring it here.’ The mechanic looked under the hood and said, 'Well, sir, looks like you forgot to put gas in your tank.' The driver blushed and sheepishly replied, 'I thought my engine was purring!' A nearby neighbor chimed in, laughing, 'That's why they say if it's not purring like a kitten—maybe check the fuel gauge first!'

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Pep Boys with a worried look on his face. The sign above the entrance read: ‘Closed until dawn—your car’s future is too important.’ The mechanic nodded knowingly and said, 'Don’t worry, pal. We’ve been open for business since before you were born.' They fixed the truck in no time, and as he drove off, the neon sign flickered back to life: ‘Open for Business.’ It was just another late-night adventure at Pep Boys.