The Pep Boys said today that it has a contract with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). Under the contract, Pep Boys plans to operate 14 of NEXCOM’s automotive service centers located on U.S. Navy bases across the country. This transition, which will be implemented on a rolling basis, will provide service to military personnel and their families. The converted locations* will be rebranded under the Pep Boys name, continuing a legacy that dates back to the company’s founding by Navy veterans Manny, Moe & Jack.**
“We are honored to work with NEXCOM*** to bring Pep Boys’ best-in-class automotive & tire services to Navy personnel and their families,” said Joe Auriemma, CEO of Pep Boys. “Our company was founded by three Navy veterans, and we take immense pride in continuing that tradition by serving the military community with the same dedication and excellence that has defined us for more than 100 years.”
NEXCOM, which operates Navy Exchange retail stores and services on U.S. Navy bases around the globe, awarded Pep Boys as its new automotive service provider for its authorized customers. These include active-duty service members, retirees, and their families.
*The 14 Auto and Tire Service Centers
- Naval Air Station North Island, CA
- Naval Base San Diego, CA
- Naval Base Point Loma, CA
- Naval Support Activity Monterey, CA
- Naval Air Station Oceana, VA
- Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, VA
- Stennis Space Center, MS
- Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
- Naval Station Mayport, FL
- Naval Air Station Pensacola (Corry Station), FL
- Naval Air Station Pensacola (Aviation Plaza), FL
- Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA
- Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, WA
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
“This contract with Pep Boys reflects NEXCOM’s mission to deliver trusted, high-quality services to Sailors and their families – right where they live and work,” said Jason Rosenberg, Senior Vice President, Operations at NEXCOM.
**Pep Boys
Founded in 1921 by military veterans, Pep Boys says that generations of drivers have counted on Pep Boys ASE-certified Pros to care for their cars. With a national network of Service and Tire Centers, millions of consumer and fleet vehicles pass through Pep Boys bays each year. Our commitment to being the one our communities count on is demonstrated through our exceptional customer experience and technical expertise. For more information, visit www.pepboys.com.
***NEXCOM
The Navy Exchange Service Command says it enables war-fighter readiness and strengthens the Navy’s quality of life mission. Providing essential products, services, hospitality, and outfitting Navy communities around the globe, NEXCOM is continuously evolving to meet the demands of today’s military operational environment. As further sustainment to Navy War-fighters and military families, 100% of the command’s earnings are directed to Navy quality of life programs, amounting to more than $3.7 billion since 1946. NEXCOM says its enduring mission and lines of effort serve as a critical resource and a vital capability within the Naval Supply Systems Command Enterprise.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Pep Boys to Run Auto Service Centers on U.S. Navy Bases
The Pep Boys said today that it has a contract with the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM). Under the contract, Pep Boys plans to operate 14 of NEXCOM’s automotive service centers located on U.S. Navy bases across the country. This transition, which will be implemented on a rolling basis, will provide service to military personnel and their families. The converted locations* will be rebranded under the Pep Boys name, continuing a legacy that dates back to the company’s founding by Navy veterans Manny, Moe & Jack.**
“We are honored to work with NEXCOM*** to bring Pep Boys’ best-in-class automotive & tire services to Navy personnel and their families,” said Joe Auriemma, CEO of Pep Boys. “Our company was founded by three Navy veterans, and we take immense pride in continuing that tradition by serving the military community with the same dedication and excellence that has defined us for more than 100 years.”
NEXCOM, which operates Navy Exchange retail stores and services on U.S. Navy bases around the globe, awarded Pep Boys as its new automotive service provider for its authorized customers. These include active-duty service members, retirees, and their families.
*The 14 Auto and Tire Service Centers
“This contract with Pep Boys reflects NEXCOM’s mission to deliver trusted, high-quality services to Sailors and their families – right where they live and work,” said Jason Rosenberg, Senior Vice President, Operations at NEXCOM.
**Pep Boys
Founded in 1921 by military veterans, Pep Boys says that generations of drivers have counted on Pep Boys ASE-certified Pros to care for their cars. With a national network of Service and Tire Centers, millions of consumer and fleet vehicles pass through Pep Boys bays each year. Our commitment to being the one our communities count on is demonstrated through our exceptional customer experience and technical expertise. For more information, visit www.pepboys.com.
***NEXCOM
The Navy Exchange Service Command says it enables war-fighter readiness and strengthens the Navy’s quality of life mission. Providing essential products, services, hospitality, and outfitting Navy communities around the globe, NEXCOM is continuously evolving to meet the demands of today’s military operational environment. As further sustainment to Navy War-fighters and military families, 100% of the command’s earnings are directed to Navy quality of life programs, amounting to more than $3.7 billion since 1946. NEXCOM says its enduring mission and lines of effort serve as a critical resource and a vital capability within the Naval Supply Systems Command Enterprise.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.