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  "name": "Pep Boys",
  "description": "Pep Boys is an American automotive aftermarket chain. It provides automotive maintenance and repair services, sells tires, and offers a wide range of automotive parts and accessories.",
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  "category": "Automotive",
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  "parentBrand": null,
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  "updatedAt": "2026-07-06T04:56:29.600Z",
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    "website": "pepboys.com",
    "founded": "1921",
    "headquarters": "Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA",
    "pricing_model": "Service-based pricing for repairs/maintenance, retail pricing for parts and tires.",
    "core_products": "Automotive repair, routine maintenance (oil changes, brake service), tire sales and installation, automotive parts and accessories retail.",
    "key_differentiator": "A 'one-stop shop' for both automotive service and parts retail, combined with a long-standing brand presence and extensive network of locations across the United States.",
    "target_markets": "Everyday car owners, light truck owners, individuals seeking convenience for automotive needs, DIY enthusiasts for parts.",
    "employee_count": "Thousands (national chain)",
    "funding_stage": "Established (acquired by Icahn Enterprises)",
    "subcategory": "Automotive Service & Retail"
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      "car AC not working"
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      "schedule car maintenance Pep Boys"
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      "Pep Boys vs Jiffy Lube",
      "Pep Boys prices",
      "is Pep Boys reliable",
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