Exhibit 23


INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Numbers
33-31765, 33-64248, 33-35592, 33-61429, 33-32857, 333-40363, 333-51585 and
333-81351 of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack and subsidiaries on Form S-8
of our report dated March 21, 2002, appearing in this Annual Report on Form
10-K of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack and subsidiaries for the year ended
February 2, 2002.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 3, 2002