Pep Boys!!!

[aram2nv]

Notice this article on another site and discovered we have some Pep Boys in this state.



Link directly to the story:

http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/business/3_15_03reservist.html



If you'd like to tell Pep Boys what you think about their policy, here's a link to their site:



http://www.pepboys.com/about/contact/cust_relations.html



In all fairness(?), here's their response:



http://www.pepboys.com/statement.html



Sorry, but it seems abit disingenuous.



Many on the other site are letting Pep Boys know what they think and have let them know there are other auto supply stores to shop in (can we say Boycott).



It seems really a sad thing that they don't even realize or perhaps don't care that they are in violation of Federal law "USERRA/VRA

Veterans' Reemployment Rights Act (VRR)" and many individual States laws. If anyone is interested in reading this act, I can either post it here or PM it. It is rather long.



You'll perhaps notice that one of Pep Boys defenses seems to be that this guy was filling a "critical" manning position. Well, then, how about all the other members who fill positions in law enforcement, fire departments, medical fields and other emergency services and have responded to the call to return to active duty?

 

[Chipstien]

The bright side to all this is Pep Boys no longer exist in WA. The have pulled out of the area after spending millions on building new stores. Some of the stores were only open for maybe a year. With this story I am personally glad as I will never step into there stores again regardless of where I am.

 

[Mopar-muscle]

man , i wish i saw this yesterday , i just bought some parts there last nite ... never again ... the bad part is what i bought i haven't been able to find elsewhere ... but i'll look again , if i can find them then i'm returning what i bought .



thanks for the heads up ...

 

[dan brooks]

I used to shop at that store. Needless to say, Pep Boys will not get any of my money ever again. I have some items I bought a couple weeks ago that I haven't used yet - if I can find the receipt I'll be getting a refund.



Idiots - I hope they go bankrupt.

 

[onestackdram]

The funny thing to me is that i have been seeing their advertisements on T. V. for years (NASCAR mostly), but have never seen an actual store anywhere in KS or MO. Then this past weekend in Nashville, Tn for my honeymoon I saw my first one and remarked to the "New Dieselhead Mrs. " that I had never seen one. Now having read this story if I do decide to move to Nashville, they will never see my buisness. My mother just retired from the reserves and was called to action in the first Gulf War. So I take that story a little more to heart that they would do that. . and they should get the book thrown at them.



Russell

 

[Ladders]

In all fairness(?), They Claim to be "CAR PEOPLE" not people people. Does this make a difference to me, NO. I'm sorri that I have been using them (and getting the military discount) because I didnt have this knowledge before. The main reason I've used them is they are cheaper and the discount. Will have to bite it and start using others (the quality and discount wont be as good - some of the others dont support the military either w/discount). . So now where do we stand?



Will have to wait this out and see how bad they do get it in the you know where. Wonder if the bases are still gonna use their parts?





\\BF//

 

[jmtandem]

pep boys

I sent Pep Boys a little e-mail that basically said that I didn't like their military leave policy and I would 'vote' with my money for their competitors.

 

[JSmith]

I sent Pep Boys an e-mail, stating they(Pep Boys) have gotten their last penny from me.

 

[DieselPuter]

Sent them an e-mail

I will never spend another penny at Pep Boys!!!!!

 

[jrandol]

Sending an email as we speak They wont ever get another red cent from me. Anyone know if they are affiliated to any other corporation?

 

[dpuckett]

The few times I have been in the Pep Girls here in the Springs, they have had nothing for my first gen trucks, so I dont go there anyway. But I WILL alert everyone I know about this dispicible act of cowardice on their part, and try to get them shut down via word of mouth. Doubt it will do much good, but you dont screw over people who are fighting to defend our freedom.



Daniel

 

[dan brooks]

I returned the items for a refund Friday night and the place was deserted - maybe one other vehicle in the lot, all the bays were empty. Guess the word has gotten out.....

 

[mcoleman]

They have a Pep boys in Springfield Mo. I'll be sure to spread the word.

 

[Gene Heck]

Pep Boys

I don't normally talk about this, but I'm a Vietnam vet and very proud of my country and the people that serve our flag. I don't take kindly to this kind of bull. Pep Boys will never get another cent from me and I was happy to email them and tell them so. Stand up for our service folks. Remember, if you don't stand up for what you believe in, well you all should know the rest by now!



God bless America!



Gene

 

[jmtandem]

military leave policy at Pep Boys

I received a response from Pep Boys (actually it was probably some stuff a lawyer wrote for Pep Boys), maybe others received the same response. They affirm their support of military leave, etc. Lots of rhetorical verbosity in their 'back pedaling'. They even said the person terminated had problems that went back to 2001 but, of course, they normally don't discuss pending litigation issue. If that is the case why didn't they deal with the problems back in 2001, then? It is just too convenient to deal with the problems when the guy goes to military duty or so it seems. Must just be a coincidence, huh?

 

[jrandol]

Re: military leave policy at Pep Boys

Originally posted by jmtandem

I received a response from Pep Boys (actually it was probably some stuff a lawyer wrote for Pep Boys), maybe others received the same response. They affirm their support of military leave, etc. Lots of rhetorical verbosity in their 'back pedaling'. They even said the person terminated had problems that went back to 2001 but, of course, they normally don't discuss pending litigation issue. If that is the case why didn't they deal with the problems back in 2001, then? It is just too convenient to deal with the problems when the guy goes to military duty or so it seems. Must just be a coincidence, huh?

I got the same reply back from my email to them. Pretty sorry excuse. Second, very unprofessional discussing a case, litigating it in this manner could be very costly to them if legal action was pursued. Pep Boys will not ever get another penny from me again. I actually had stock and a couple mutual funds that shared stock in them. Had my Money Manager sell the stock last week. Wasnt worth a darn anyway

 

[Gene Heck]

Pep Boys reply

Someone named Heather at Pep Boys sent me the same line of bull also. Maybe they should go into the fertilizer business.