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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of The Pep Boys—Manny, Moe & Jack on Form S-3 of our report dated April 9, 2004, appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Pep Boys—Manny, Moe & Jack for the year ended January 31, 2004.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 8, 2004
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM