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PepBoys has a rating of 1.6 stars from 205 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about PepBoys most frequently mention customer service, oil change, and next day problems. PepBoys ranks 386th among Auto Repair sites.

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Top Positive Review

“Pep Boys ATWATER store # 0857”

Ami D.
7/14/24

I took a car to pep Boys and was greeted by ASHLEY R and was very impressed by her attitude and knowledge of a car. After I received an estimate, I went to store next day and talked to MILTON D, he explained what needed to be done and I told him to do only what is immediately needed, he worked with me and gave a renewed estimate and car was repaired to my fullest satisfaction.

Top Critical Review

“Follow up to first Pepboys Review”

Iris H.
10/7/24

This is a follow up to my first review in 2023. After many months (since September 2023) of promising to replace my center cap, I finally received it for my Audi convertible. Today is October 7,2024 and for the first time since installing the new tires at Pep Boys, I had my brakes checked out, which meant I had the tires pulled. Fortunately, I was there when the mechanic pulled them. Guess what I found? On one of the other tires, they had broken all of the plastic prongs on the center cap and taped it on with what looks like black electrical tape. Of course I took photos, but no sense in going back to them. They will just deny it. They had probably done the same with the center cap that came off immediately, but this one happened to stay on. Moral of the story...never, ever go to Pep Boys unless you want your car destroyed.

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Thumbnail of user rubenr55
New Jersey
1 review
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April 9th, 2019

I scheduled an appointment which I promptly kept. I had an Alternator installed and the battery light was turning on and off. I had the battery checked at the place i had purchased it and it was OK. I sat around for an hour and half until someone finally asked me what i was doing there and 10 minutes later i was told the alternator was OK. Not a very professional group

Thumbnail of user jimd835
Illinois
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January 27th, 2021

We ordered the part Pep Boys listed for our vehicle. Part wasn't even close to being the right part but even though it was totally their mistake they refused to take the part back brand new in the original box in the original packing.

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Do NOT buy from Pep Boys!

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Sent wrong product.....could not use and would not allow return.

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Thumbnail of user annetteb398
Massachusetts
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December 7th, 2021

I bought new tire there that was great. Then came back to get oil change in tire rotation. In some new rams with nothing showing on dash board. Drove my car home next day tire light came on. They put air in it. Reset. I was back there again with same problem
They said is my sensor in my tire. So I came they hade my car for hr half. Change the sensor came back on again. I came there three time seems like they don't have time fix what they put on my dash board. I won't to speak to owner. About this problem. I about fall on my faces running back forth. Seems stuck with tire light showing on dash board not now if I need air my tire. Please need help get this matter resolved. A blackwood

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Thumbnail of user darlenee44
California
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April 21st, 2020

I paid 1,500. On wrong services for my car and I was over charged extra fees for tire rotation alignments and power steering check and so on and struts my car didn't need. I found out it was my brakes and disc that need replacement. And new coils. Why was I lied to. My car was shaking and driver tire was shaking to. Nissan Altima 2012

Thumbnail of user michaelw4617
Ohio
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April 8th, 2022

I asked the guy at the counter how much it would be for a wheel bearing for a Chevy Silverado he charged me $41.05 Just to tell me that I needed a left wheel bearing was going to cost $1100 to fix. I know I was born at night but not last night I'm not gonna be taken advantage of and it's not right. Be aware of them taking advantage of you

Thumbnail of user luciet1
India
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October 12th, 2014

I went to get two tires. They would not put my tires on the front of my van like I wanted. I left without getting the tires. They told me that the tires had to be put on the back. My tires were fine on the back.

Thumbnail of user luisa819
New Jersey
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February 20th, 2023
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I went in for a wheel aligment and brakes which has a lifetime warranty. I get a call that the axle is leaking and needs replacement and is going to cost about $200 to fix it. I'm like ok change it. I get another call half an hour later - "we can't get your axle out, we will need to replace the hub axle assembly". I'm like don't do the work I'll come back for it later. "We damaged the hub trying to get the axle out so we can't put it back". How much is the hub? About $400. I went in thinking I was going to spend 300 to 400 dollars at Pep Boys and end up with an invoice over $1400. I had to fight to get a %10 off. I end up charging to my car $1294. I feel like if the mechanic was trying to get the axle out and could not they should have call me and say we can't get the axle out and if we try to force we are running the risk of damagin the hub assembly. Do you want us to force it out? That should have been the question.

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Thumbnail of user cathyp335
New Jersey
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February 6th, 2022

I have been taking my vehicles to the PepBoys at 1795 Central Avenue Albany, NY for years! I have always experienced the most exceptional service every time I go. It's the knowledgeable, professional, friendly and trustworthy mechanics and staff that make the difference. They have always explained to me when and why a repair is needed when I bring my vehicle in, and NEVER sell me anything that I don't need! I would never take my vehicles anywhere else. Whether I just need a State inspection or a major repair, its PepBoys at 1795 Central Avenue, Albany, NY that I always trust my vehicles to. Thank you so much for all that you do! Great job!

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Thumbnail of user pamt188
Maryland
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September 1st, 2021

I took my car to Pep Boys Germantown, MD rather than the dealer (big mistake) for a simple alignment check and possible rotation. An hour later I was informed that I needed 4 new tires (mind you I haven't driven my car more than a 100 miles a month due to Covid), brakes, an alignment, and tire rotation, totaling nearly 2,000 dollars. I guess I had stupid written across my forehead. I informed them I would buy a new car before paying them for any repairs.
I then took my car to the dealer for their 19 point check and found the car was in perfect condition, did not even need an oil change since I am seldom driving it.

Disgraceful, disgusting behavior. Be cautious when dealing with this company. They don't allow you to write bad reviews on Google or with Yelp. They will delete the review for not following the guidelines, which is basically, don't ask, don't tell.

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Thumbnail of user elyb9
Arkansas
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September 21st, 2019

I want to pep boy in north Miami beach, the informed me my brake where good for 3 months. 2 day later my brakes failed and I had a car accident. I went to pep boy thinking they where a good company. I trust them telling me my brakes where good. I wouldn't go to pep boy. Very disappointed with their service. I wish i would have read this review earlier.

Thumbnail of user richardp92
Luxembourg
9 reviews
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December 14th, 2015

The site is easy to use. Shortly after placing the order a costumer service rep called me stating there were problems with my card and that my order was placed on hold. She asked if she could go over all my information and make sure everything had been typed correctly. I was able to get it all corrected and my order was shipped out that day and was recieved the next day! I was so excited to have my tire put on and car going! If they had not taken the time to call it would have been a day before checking my email and realizing there was a problem with my order!

Thumbnail of user lizs77
Florida
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May 6th, 2017

Took the car in for a check engine light. Found I needed a part that they did not have in stock. The car is used by my daughter who needed to go back to college and couldn't wait for the part. I was told to call the next time she is back and they would take care if it than. I called to get the part ordered and was told I called too early and I should call back the next week. Called again and told still too early and they hung up on me. Called again and was promised it would 've there for the one day window we had to work with. No part and no call. Went to the dealership and found out the parts they wanted to install did not exist in my car. They are liars and cheats and will never get my business again. Pompano Beach, Fl

Thumbnail of user danielaw32
California
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August 1st, 2021

Chris Manager for store on Walzem
Windcrest, Tx. Excellent customer service and attention to detail. Truly enjoyed my service with today. Thomas is an expert with tires exchange and repair. Quick and efficient with smile. Will recommend this store to family and friends plus Windcrest neighborhood as a whole.

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Thumbnail of user jamore09214
Texas
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August 19th, 2023

-1 stars if possible Went to go get a starter initially installed and the staff/experts said it was the alternator from the diagnostic test that I paid for read. I told them it was the starter and still said it was reading in good condition. They installed a new alternator and still had the same problem I initially went for. They won't reimburse me on something that was clearly their fault. Alternator was still good so I paid for a part that wasn't needed and now they are charging me for the starter! Worst place ever. They love to give you the runaround and won't contact you.

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Thumbnail of user perfectom2
California
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September 3rd, 2020

On august 2020, at 1:00pm. I have appointment for car alignment, I arrived on time and I told the one who attended me that the car probably needs new tire, he replied that the technician will inform him what the car needs. After 2.1/2 hours of waiting they finally started to check my car., 1/2 hours after they given me an estimated up to $3,000.00 not including the tire.
I take my car another workshop, they changed the tire and did not need alignment, everything was fine, the problem was the tire.

Thumbnail of user patrickc445
New Jersey
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February 4th, 2020

I dropped my car off at a 10 am appointment to replace a fog light. Headlights were working before repair but one headlight wasn't working after the repair. They denied that they broke it. I paid $39 for headlight repair on top of the $19 for fog light. The fog light repair took 1.5 hours to replace, but the new headlight took 5 minutes. I feel I got ripped off.

Thumbnail of user suzannet5
New York
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December 2nd, 2014

I couldn't be happy with the customer service, and help that I have received from Bill L at pep boys. He was so helpful, and the parts that I purchased were a great price. He rocked the customer service.

Suzanne T

Thumbnail of user edwardz75
Minnesota
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February 15th, 2021

Eagan MN store.

I have a blower motor that has failed. It has a lifetime warranty for the manufacturer. I was told that because the store that I Purchased the part from was shut down. They can't look up in the system (rewards) and see that I bought it from them. And I need a Receipt.
This is a 5 to 8 year old part. I'm Not going to have the receipt.

Jason form the Eagan store was boarder line rude and would not offer to help and kept repeating him self.

There has to be a Solution to all the people that have bought parts from them with warranty.

I can see why pep boys is failing in Minnesota.

Jason M from the Eagan store. Mn.

Brush up on your people skills and learn to address customers with alittle more Professionalism.
Further more offer to have the customer call corporate,
and not just shut them down with now were to turn or and options.

Sad to see pep boys were there are today.

Tip for consumers:
Stay away from pep boys.

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Thumbnail of user mindcrimen
New Mexico
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October 20th, 2018

Pepboys once the go to franchise for your automotive needs, has become very poor, in-store and on-line price don't match. Online posted price in not honored. Would not recommend pepboys for your automotive needs.

Thumbnail of user edl654
New Hampshire
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September 1st, 2022

Went in for all season tire, even ordered and made appointment. The said drop off at 2 and pick up at 4. At 4 they call me and said oops we dont have your tire and they put on a lesser quantity on my tire. My car wasn't ready until 7pm. Never again!

Thumbnail of user davidm4478
New York
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November 30th, 2020

Inspection SCAM! I brought my vehicle in for NYS inspection. I was told the wait would be 15-20 minutes to get it in the shop. They got it in in 15 minutes, but then they had it on the lift for 90 minutes, and removed all four tires (NYS only requires one to be removed). Inspection should only take 15 minutes! Then they tell me I failed because of "uneven brake pad wear". That is NOT grounds for failing inspection in NYS! All of my brake pads are good, but I replace the pads on one rear wheel after a stuck pin, so that wheel's pads had slightly more meat than the other rear. They are just looking to sell unnecessary services. STAY AWAY!

Thumbnail of user nof14
Florida
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August 20th, 2021

When you have problems with ANY type of service -- then REPORT IT to the agency(agencies) that license them. You can also get personal satisfaction AND money back by going to lawyers who specialize in consumer complaints. And since you hopefully now realize that sadly not everyone out there is honest, check out the lawyer's reputation-reviews on the Internet BEFORE going to that lawyer. And of course keep up with your new habit of checking out other businesses before you give them your hard-earned money. It is simply the computer version of avoiding walking down dark, narrow alleys...

Thumbnail of user charlesd743
Pennsylvania
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May 14th, 2020

I went to Pepboy's in Cornwell Heights only because they are open seven days a week. My blower fan stopped working on my 2012 Versa do I brought it in. I was told the job was going to be 660. It was high but they've done work in the past and I work seven days a week. The job was completed at 5:45pm. I forgot to mention I had an appointment for 8:00Am. The manager told me they were closing at 6:00 and I would have to wait till Sunday to pickup my car. I had to be at work at 7:30 and had to get one of my friends to take me. In addition, I was told that the High HVAC Resistor needed to be replaced and I would have to bring it back.The part is about 35 dollars and I paid 245. When Pepboy's asked me about my service experience and I told them, there was no response. The manager is nasty and should be fired.

Thumbnail of user georgen650
California
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August 8th, 2022

Emil's customer service is off the chart. He was very patient and let me explore all insider deals. Overtime is his middle name. Thanks, guys who work at the Modesto CA site

Thumbnail of user cliffj43
Florida
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March 22nd, 2022
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Ordered 2 sets of premium tires ($3,400+) for 2 of our vehicles. Gave a credit card deposit of $2,016. Took 1st vehicle in for appointment, was told they were 30 minutes behind, I waited. One hour later they still hadn't started, said most of their employees had quit and not sure when they could get to it. I asked about the other set of tires ordered for an appointment set for tomorrow, was told they couldn't get the tires. I canceled everything and asked for a refund back to my credit card, was told they don't give credit card refunds, that they would send a request to Pennsylvania office and if it was approved they would mail a check. Could take up to 3 or 4 weeks. Meanwhile $2,016 tied up on credit card.
These people are in my opinion crooks, DON'T DO BUSINESS WITH THEM! Look online at all stores being closed, BEWARE!

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These people are not honest!

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