Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack has started selling automotive parts and accessories, including wheels, on its Web site, www.pepboys.com.
The Pep Boys site enables customers to search either by brand name or specific part, the company said. Approximately 400 major brands and more than 120,000 parts are available through the site.
Brands available include: American Racing, manufacturer of custom wheels; APC, manufacturer of appearance accessories such as gauges and carbon fiber hoods; traditional lines such as Edelbrock, manufacturer of engines and intake manifolds; and Westin, a manufacturer of truck and SUV bumpers, grill guards, running boards and tail light guards.
Philadelphia-based Pep Boys has 629 stores and more than 6,500 service bays in 36 states and Puerto Rico. In addition to its retail outlets, the company also has a commercial auto parts delivery operation.