Memorial Day Travel: What You Need to Get Your Vehicle Road Ready
May 19 2009 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
With more drivers expected to be on the road this Memorial Day
holiday weekend, The Pep Boys � Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE:PBY),
the nation�s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail
chain, offers drivers tips on how to prepare your vehicle for
Memorial Day travel and stay on top of seasonal maintenance.
This Memorial Day weekend, the American Automobile Association
(AAA) estimates that 32.4 million motorists will be taking a trip
of 50 miles or more away from home. This is an increase of 1.5
percent from last year.
�Pep Boys recommends that drivers take preventative measures to
ensure their vehicle�s primary components, including lights, tires,
fluids and brakes, are able to perform optimally before traveling,�
says Bill Shull, senior vice president of stores at Pep Boys. �Our
ASE certified, automotive experts can address and fix any of your
vehicle�s potential problems as well as offer great advice and
product deals for any do-it-yourselfer, so you can do the job right
and get on the road this holiday.�
Some key priorities to inspect before hitting the road:
Oil and Preventive Maintenance
Every vehicle requires regular scheduled maintenance regardless
of their condition, oil changes being the most frequent of those
services. Routine maintenance is a year-round investment
which helps your vehicle last longer, and perform better. Pep Boys
offers a spectrum of preventive maintenance packages and aligns
them with your manufacturer�s requirements to keep your vehicle
running at its peak. Also, stop by a Pep Boys store to take
advantage of a DIY oil change package complete with motor
oil and a filter. Or we can do the job for you. Pep Boys will also
check your lights for free.
Battery
Check your battery�s charge, particularly if it is over three
years old. Visually inspect the battery to make sure the
connections between the cables and terminals are tight and there is
no sign of corrosion. Stop by a Pep Boys and have your battery
checked for free.
Tires and Brakes
Pep Boys can perform a free tire air pressure check to
detect under � or over � inflation, which can lead to performance
and operation problems, as well as safety concerns. During a tire
rotation is the perfect time to also inspect a vehicles braking
system in order to avoid future problems.
Air Conditioning System
It is important to have a well-functioning air conditioning
system as we head into the hotter months of the year. A properly
functioning air conditioning system is critical in high humidity,
such as rainy weather, or in high pollution. Have your system
checked periodically to make sure that your system is performing
efficiently when you need it.
Pep Boys Memorial Day Tire Event
The wintertime is always hard on a vehicle�s tires, with icy
roads and potholes reeking havoc on rubber and ice scrapping tire
walls. As the spring ushers in new life and we look towards the
warmer weather, now is the perfect time to replace your tires if
needed. From Sunday, May 17 to Sunday, June 7, Pep Boys is
having a Memorial Day Tire Event with great tire deals to
get any driver ready for this season.
Check out Pep Boys� signature 1-2-3 Tire Sale offers:
- Buy one tire for as low as
$24.99
- Buy any two installed tires
and get a free Proline oil change (excludes Cornell)
- Buy any three installed
tires, and get the fourth tire free (after mail-in rebate; excludes
Cornell)
If you are planning on being one of the many motorists traveling
this Memorial Day holiday, or if you just want to prepare your
vehicle for upcoming travel or daily driving, be sure to stay on
top of these maintenance services.
About Pep Boys
Pep Boys has approximately 6,000 service bays and over 560
stores in 35 states and Puerto Rico. Along with its vehicle
maintenance and repair 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
www.pepboys.com.
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