Checking Tire Pressure Can Save Lives and Money at the Pump
April 11 2007 - 9:13AM
Business Wire
Recognizing that underinflated tires are responsible for automobile
crashes that result in 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries each
year, The Pep Boys � Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: �PBY�), the
nation�s leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain,
will promote National Tire Safety Week April 22-28 in partnership
with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA). 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 top-quality tire care,
safety and maintenance services,� said Pep Boys� Senior Vice
President of Parts & Tires Mark Page. �We are proud to have
certified service experts available in our stores seven days and
six nights a week to advise and educate customers about tire safety
practices related to the many lines of name brand and house brand
tires our service centers carry,� said Pep Boys� Senior Vice
President of Service Joe Cirelli. 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. In addition
to offering free tire air pressure checks year-round, Pep Boys is
one of the leading sellers of replacement tires in the United
States and Puerto Rico. Every tire purchase at Pep Boys includes
free mounting, a manufacturer�s warranty against material and
workmanship defects, free brake inspection*, free shock and strut
inspection and tire rotation every 5,000 miles. *See store for
details. 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 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. Contacts: Pep Boys: Marie Gehret, 215-430-9224 and
Alex Spooner, 215-430-9588 Editor�s Notes: Crash statistics
provided courtesy of the National Highway Transportation
Administration. The following Pep Boys tire experts are available
to conduct live interviews and demonstrations in Philadelphia: Jack
MacDonald, Pep Boys� Director of Training and Development. He is
responsible for the training and professional development of Pep
Boys� 19,000 sales and service center associates and the overall
organizational development of the Company. MacDonald, who has also
served as Pep Boys� director of service operations, came to the
Company from Sears, Roebuck and Co., where he served in a variety
of roles, including field management positions and leadership of
training and fleet sales in the automotive business. Prior to
joining Pep Boys, he held the position of associate buyer � tires,
responsible for managing buying relationships with tire vendors
including Michelin, Kumho, Cooper, Yokohama and Pirelli. MacDonald
has appeared as a guest on the ESPN program �Cold Pizza� and on
Philadelphia TV stations as a tire and summer driving prep subject
matter expert. Mark Page, Pep Boys� Senior Vice President of Parts
and Tires. Page is responsible for inventory selection, purchasing
and vendor relationships for Pep Boys� hard parts and tires
categories. He has over 31 years of experience with Pep Boys �
beginning his tenure in store operations � and has been a senior
vice president with the Company since 1993. Page has been a
certified master technician and a master medium/heavy-duty truck
technician in his career. Page has appeared on The Nashville
Network�s DIY show �Ready for the Road� as a service expert. Greg
Russ, Pep Boys� Eastern Assistant Divisional Vice President �
Service. He supports the Eastern Divisional Vice President �
Service in all day-to-day service operations, including managing
sales initiatives and customer service for 170 stores in the
Northeast, from Illinois to Maine. Russ has more than 30 years of
experience with Pep Boys and has served in a variety of
progressively responsible positions throughout his tenure. He has
been a strong supporter of Pep Boys� participation in National
Automotive Service Professionals Week, honoring outstanding
mechanics and technicians in the organization. Russ is certified by
the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) as a
master technician, and also holds ASE parts specialist and service
consultant certifications. He has appeared on Philadelphia
televisions stations as a seasonal car care expert. Terry Winslow,
Pep Boys� Eastern Divisional Vice President � Service. Winslow is
responsible for service bay operations, customer service and
operational logistics and planning for 170 stores in the Northeast,
from Illinois to Maine. He has more than 20 years of increasing
responsibility in all aspects of retail management including
operations, human resources and training and development.
Throughout his extensive career at Pep Boys, he has served the role
of vice president of Human Resources, director and then assistant
vice president of Operations Administration, regional operations
manager, district manager and store manager. Winslow has played an
instrumental role in building a culture of trust at Pep Boys,
recruiting new teams of ASE-certified mechanics, technicians and
master technicians and putting programs in place to ensure the next
generation of Pep Boys service professionals is highly trained.
Additional Pep Boys spokespersons are available for interviews and
demonstrations in the following markets: New York Los Angeles
Chicago Philadelphia San Francisco Dallas/Ft. Worth Boston
Washington D.C. Atlanta Houston Tampa Miami Orlando Pittsburgh
Baltimore
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