Pep Boys Grand Opens First Speed Shop in Downtown LA
May 27 2009 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
The Pep Boys � Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: PBY), the nation�s
leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today
announced that its new Speed Shop, located at 1200 West Washington
Blvd. in Los Angeles, will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday,
May 30 and Sunday, May 31.
The Speed Shop, which is the first of its kind for Pep Boys,
combines the old time feel of traditional speed shops with the
latest in performance products and accessories that can usually
only be found online or in specialty shops.
�Having been in the Los Angeles market since 1933, we are proud
to serve the area with such a unique location that will serve as a
hub for enthusiasts to network, swap stories about their pastime,
while being able to get parts, services and products to enhance
their vehicles,� said Pep Boys� Senior Vice President of Stores,
Bill Shull.
This 4,700 square foot location, with 22 service bays that can
install nearly all of the store�s high performance parts on-site,
joins the 74 other Pep Boys locations in the Los Angeles
market.
As part of its Grand Opening celebration, the store, located in
downtown LA, will offer giveaways, promotions and vender product
demonstrations during the celebration. There will also be special
guests attending and these visits will feature autograph signings
from President and CEO of Meguiar�s, Barry Meguiar and Gale Banks,
founder and CEO of Banks Power. Also joining in the fun is the
co-host of TLC�s Overhaulin� and host of Hot Import Nights,
Adrienne �AJ� Janic, along with one of the first professional
Latino drifters to perform in that style in the formula D series,
Casper Canul. Also on hand, �The Queen of Cars,� Geneivieve
Chappel, known for hosting shows on ESPN and the Speed Channel.
Company mascots Manny, Moe & Jack will meet and greet
customers and community members during the celebratory ribbon
cutting on Saturday, May 30. Throughout the weekend, there will be
food and entertainment and many activities for the entire family to
enjoy.
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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