Pep Boys Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 9 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pep Boys.
Pep Boys
Mechanic
Mid Easy Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
It was a standard interview process. They evaluated me on various tasks and skills. It was pretty typical. They asked me practical questions related to changing engine components and performing oil changes.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How would you go about changing a crankshaft?
- Describe the process for performing an oil change.
Pep Boys
Mechanic
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 8 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral
I had to go talk to the service manager 8 times to try and get my paperwork done so I could start my job. He knew I was coming to do this, but he would still leave early, and I would waste gas driving there and back home. (I was working at a dealership in South Arlington, and this job was in Bedford on 121 and Harwood. I'd drive straight there after work, only to turn around and go back home to Arlington again with nothing accomplished.)
Confirmed questions1 question
- What took you so long to get in to see me for the interview?
Pep Boys
Mechanic
Entry Easy Negative experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
My boss asked me questions to check how good of a technician I would be if he hired me. He wanted to know how much experience I had, my work ethic, if I'm punctual, and about my previous jobs.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What's your experience working on cars?
Pep Boys Mechanical Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Pep Boys interview reports.
“How would you go about changing a crankshaft?”
Read reports →“Are you familiar with using a code scanner to retrieve codes?”
Read reports →“Do you have your own toolbox and a basic set of mechanic tools?”
Read reports →“What took you so long to get in to see me for the interview?”
Read reports →“What's your experience working on cars?”
Read report →“What is the extent of your mechanical experience?”
Read report →“What are your areas of expertise?”
Read report →“Why do you want this job?”
Read report →“Can you describe your experience working with cars?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Pep Boys interview reports.