Exhibit 23





INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack on Form S-8 of our report dated March 21, 2002,
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack
for the year ended February 2, 2002.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 28, 2002