PHILADELPHIA and SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Pep Boys, a
leading U.S. automotive service provider and retailer of commercial
and do-it-yourself parts in Puerto
Rico, is celebrating 100 years in business and 25 years
since expanding to serve the island. In addition, Pep Boys
continues to reinforce its commitment to "go further" for more
customers and communities in Puerto
Rico with the opening of a new Service and Tire Center at
the U.S. military installation at Fort Buchanan, which provides a
comprehensive range of automotive maintenance and repair services
exclusively to those stationed at the base.
"We are proud to help keep drivers moving across the island of
Puerto Rico, including the
military community at Fort Buchanan," said Brian Kaner, CEO. "Puerto Rico is an important market for Pep
Boys and, as we identify new opportunities for growth, we plan to
continue expanding our capabilities to deliver world-class
automotive service to meet the growing needs of our customers."
The opening of the Fort Buchanan location complements Pep Boys'
centennial celebration in 2021, which includes a Pep Boys Road Trip
bringing customers, suppliers, and Team Members together in nearly
100 U.S. markets. Additionally, the Company plans to expand its
national network, remodel existing locations, and open service
centers dedicated to maintaining electric vehicles.
Centennial Pep Boys Road Trip celebrations in Puerto Rico included an employee event for the
more than 1,000 island residents that Pep Boys employs, during
which the Company recognized over 30 Team Members who have worked
for the business since the Company's expansion in 1995. Pep Boys
also recognized their top performing technician and sales
specialist, and awarded a $10,000
scholarship to Jonathan Cotto, a Pep
Boys employee and student at Mech-Tech College. The scholarship is
part of the Company's overall commitment to award $100,000 to automotive technology students across
the U.S.
"Our Team Members in Puerto
Rico are passionate about the business and take great pride
in representing Pep Boys, and you see their commitment to
excellence and our customer in every location on the island," said
Kaner. "We're proud to extend the Company's long tradition of
supporting our communities, the military, and automotive technology
education to Puerto Rico and see
it come to life as part of the island's already-vibrant
culture."
Pep Boys was founded in 1921 by Navy veterans and expanded
across the contiguous United
States before opening its first location in Puerto Rico in the northeastern city of
Fajardo in 1995. Additional locations soon followed. Today, with
the opening of the Fort Buchanan location, and 2020's acquisition
of six Tecnicentros Mundial locations, Pep Boys operates 34
locations and two distribution centers in Puerto Rico. The Company employs over 1,000
people on the island, including hundreds of highly skilled
technicians and knowledgeable parts specialists. For more than two
decades, Pep Boys has been synonymous with excellence in service
for Puerto Rico motorists as well
as an important partner to the local automotive industry. Find a
complete list of Pep Boys locations in Puerto Rico at
https://stores.pepboys.com/pr.html.
About Pep Boys
Pep Boys is driven by its promise
to its customers: We go further to help you go farther. Founded in
1921 by military veterans, generations of drivers have counted on
Pep Boys ASE-certified Pros to care for their cars. With a national
network of Service and Tire Centers, millions of vehicles and
fleets pass through Pep Boys bays each year. Our commitment to
being the ONE our communities count on is demonstrated through our
exceptional customer experience and support of the critical
technical training initiatives needed to close America's skills
gap. For more information, visit www.pepboys.com.
Media Contacts
Fabiola Núñez Morales, Arteaga
& Arteaga
939-281-2114, fnunez@arteaga.com
Arianna Stefanoni Sherlock, Pep
Boys
609-969-8349, arianna_sherlock@pepboys.com
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