Pep Boys Reminds Motorists to Check Tires before Winter Weather Strikes
October 25 2011 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: “PBY”), the nation's
leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, reminds
motorists to inspect and replace worn tires before extreme weather
arrives. With more and more vehicle owners holding onto their older
model cars and trucks, safety and maintenance will be key this
winter season.
One of the most common roadside emergencies is a flat tire.
Prior to any road trip, one of the easiest ways to avoid a flat is
with properly inflated tires. Over-inflation can cause a blow-out
on the roadway, and under-inflation can cause lack of road traction
which creates instability.
Just as important as tire pressure, is tire tread. Braking on
rain, ice and snow can be treacherous on balding tire treads.
Motorists can check tire depth at home with a penny. Place a penny
upside-down in the tire tread. If the top of Lincoln’s head can be
seen, the tread is likely worn and ready to be replaced.
“With more than a million tires in inventory, Pep Boys can
accommodate most vehicles, even if tires are needed last minute or
during holiday travel,” said Scott Webb, Executive Vice President
of Merchandising and Marketing. “We’ve taken the mystery out of the
tire buying experience and made it easy with TreadSmart,” he
added.
TreadSmart is a tire selection system that allows customers to
research what they need before they purchase on-line or in-store.
TreadSmart puts the customer in the driver’s seat – literally. The
web-based system asks tire buyers questions specific to that
individual’s driving habits, and makes recommendations based on
that information. Plus, unlike any other online tire buying system,
TreadSmart allows the customer to schedule installation at a Pep
Boys location convenient to the driver’s home or office – even same
day.
“TreadSmart helps the tire buyer from information to
installation,” said Webb. “We want our customers to be in control
so that they understand why certain tires are necessary for certain
vehicles.”
Pep Boys will perform a free tire pressure check during normal
business hours and guarantees to beat any tire deal by 5%.
For more information on TreadSmart or tire buying, visit
www.pepboys.com/tires.
Since 1921, Pep Boys has been the nation’s leading automotive
aftermarket chain. With more than 7,000 service bays in more than
700 locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico, Pep Boys offers
name-brand tires; automotive maintenance and repair; parts and
expert advice for the Do-It-Yourselfer; commercial auto parts
delivery; and fleet maintenance and repair. Customers can find the
nearest location by calling 1-800-PEP-BOYS (1-800-737-2697) or by
visiting http://www.pepboys.com.
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