May 14, 2026 - Pep Boys, a leading automotive service provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Military Brands, a resource dedicated to providing the military community with valuable information and support at every stage of life and service. The partnership brings together two organizations united by a shared commitment to those who serve and have served this country.
April 9, 2026 - Pep Boys, a leading automotive service provider, today announced the appointment of Nik Umrani as Chief Information Officer (CIO). A globally recognized technology leader with a track record of driving enterprise growth through AI, cloud, and digital transformation, Umrani brings the experience and vision to help Pep Boys accelerate its technology strategy and continue delivering exceptional service to customers across the country.
Pep Boys is proud to announce that three members have been named 2026 ASE World Class Technicians by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the Auto Care Association. Ryan Sussman, Jeremiah Lilly and Scott Elliott join their colleague Mike Pickett — who first earned the distinction back in 2004 — among an elite group of automotive professionals who have reached one of the highest levels of recognition in the industry.
Pep Boys’ Master Technician, Scott Horst, has been named the Pep Boys’ 2025 ASE Master Automobile Technician of the Year, earning one of the industry’s most respected honors for excellence in automotive service and repair.
November 13, 2025 - Pep Boys has announced the appointment of Chris Magana as Senior Vice President of Commercial. With more than 30 years of automotive industry experience, Magana brings a proven track record of driving sales growth, building high-performing teams, and leading large-scale business transformations.
🚗 Big news!🚗 We’re proud to share that Pep Boys has been named one of Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025, ranking #83 in Pennsylvania. This recognition reflects what we’ve known all along: our people are the driving force behind everything we do. From our service bays to our stores, our teams go the extra mile for customers every day — and we’re committed to creating a workplace where they can thrive. Founded in Philadelphia over 100 years ago, we’re especially proud to earn this recognition right here in our home state.
