Southfield, Mich. - Nov. 6, 2018
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces often find themselves struggling with service-related health problems, unemployment, homelessness and other challenges. In recognition of their sacrifices, national automotive service chain Pep Boys has become an affiliate of Progressive’s Keys to Progress® program, which on Thursday will donate more than 100 newly refurbished vehicles to veterans and their families. Pep Boys, an Icahn Automotive Group (Icahn Automotive) company, will support each recipient through a free one-year routine vehicle maintenance package available at any of Pep Boys’ nearly 1,000 locations throughout the country.
Now in its sixth year, Progressive’s Keys to Progress program offers military families reliable transportation to help move forward in life. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, approximately 40 percent of veterans live in areas where transportation options can be limited, making it more difficult to access medical care, employment services and other vital support. Progressive works with local National Auto Body Council member body shops and other Keys to Progress program affiliates to put reliable, refurbished vehicles in the hands of deserving veterans. With Thursday’s giveaways, taking place at more than 60 locations across the U.S., the program will have donated more than 600 vehicles to veterans and veteran organizations.
“Progressive’s Keys to Progress program has been extraordinarily successful in highlighting the unseen challenges facing thousands of men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom,” said Brian Kaner, president of service for Pep Boys and Icahn Automotive. “As a national service network, Pep Boys is proud to be able to add to the impressive value of this program by donating automotive services to help recipients across the country keep their vehicles in safe, reliable operating condition.”
Pep Boys senior leaders and regional representatives will be on hand at nearly 50 Keys to Progress events on Thursday to present Pep Boys service package materials and other gifts to local recipients and their family members. Each recipient’s routine maintenance package includes oil changes, wiper blade replacement, tire rotation and more. In addition to its support of Progressive’s Keys to Progress program, Pep Boys offers all active, reserve and retired military a 10-percent discount* on automotive service and parts, and is a proud employer of veterans and reserve members of the military.
ABOUT PEP BOYS
Since 1921, Pep Boys has been one of the nation's leading automotive aftermarket chains, providing premium tires; automotive maintenance and repair; premium-brand parts and expert advice for the do-it-yourselfer; commercial auto parts delivery; and fleet maintenance and repair to customers across the U.S. Pep Boys operates more than 9,000 service bays in approximately 1,000 locations in 35 states and Puerto Rico, and the Pep Boy Mobile Crew service trailer, which offers automotive maintenance on location. Customers can find the nearest location by calling 1-800-PEP BOYS (1-800-737-2697), by visiting www.pepboys.com, or following Pep Boys on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
ABOUT ICAHN AUTOMOTIVE
Icahn Automotive Group LLC (Icahn Automotive) was formed by its parent, Icahn Enterprises L.P. (NASDAQ: IEP), to invest in and operate businesses involved in aftermarket parts distribution and service. Our businesses have a singular focus: provide premium automotive parts and services at a great value. Icahn Automotive today consists of Pep Boys® automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, Auto Plus® automotive aftermarket parts distributor, Precision Tune Auto Care® owned and franchised automotive service centers, and AAMCO Total Auto Care franchised service centers. The businesses of Icahn Automotive total over 22,000 employees, over 2,000 company-owned and franchise locations, and 25 distribution centers throughout the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. For more information on the Company, visit IcahnAutomotive.com and for more information on career opportunities, visit IcahnAutomotive.com/careers.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Arianna Stefanoni Sherlock | 215-430-9142 | Arianna_sherlock@pepboys.com
Christine Bowser | 330-688-3515 | Chrissy@pinnmedia.com
