PHILADELPHIA — Pep Boys has acquired seven stores previously operated by My Mechanic, a trusted full-service automotive repair chain in the Houston area since 1989.

All seven locations will offer Pep Boys’ full range of quality automotive maintenance and repair services and brand name tires.

“Our third acquisition this year furthers our stated strategy to grow through Service & Tire Centers,” said President and CEO Mike Odell. “We are very excited to add seven locations that will leverage the existing inventory, distribution and advertising employed by our eight Supercenters and one Service & Tire Center currently operating in Houston.”

Year to date, Pep Boys has added 102 Service and Tire Centers, expanding its total count to 155, which complement its 560 Supercenters nationwide.