INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements
No. 33-31765 and No. 333-51585 of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe and Jack on
Form S-8 of our report dated June 21, 2001 appearing in the Annual
Report on Form 11-K of The Pep Boys Savings Plan for the year ended
December 31, 2000.






DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania
June 28, 2001