Jury Finds In Favor of Advance Auto Parts in Antitrust Lawsuit

    ROANOKE, Va., Jan. 30 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
announced today that it successfully defended itself against an
antitrust lawsuit filed by a group of warehouse distributors and jobbers, that
appointed themselves as the "Coalition for a Level Playing Field."  A seven-
member jury in the United States District Court in New York unanimously found
that the Company did not receive improper price discounts from manufacturers
and in no way violated the Robinson-Pactman Act.
    "After a three year fight against these meritless allegations, we are
pleased that we have prevailed," said Eric M. Margolin, Senior Vice President
and General Counsel, at Advance Auto Parts.
    "Our Company was built on providing an outstanding value to our customers
and doing so with the highest degree of integrity," stated Larry P.
Castellani, Chief Executive Officer of Advance Auto Parts. "This is a great
victory for our customers, who will continue to find high quality products at
value prices at our stores."

    Advance Auto Parts, Inc., based in Roanoke, Va., is the second largest
retailer of automotive parts in the United States.  At December 28, 2002, the
Company had 2,435 stores in 37 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
The Company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets.

    Certain statements contained in this news release are forward-looking
statements.  These statements discuss, among other things, expected growth,
store development and expansion strategy, business strategies, future revenues
and future performance.  The forward-looking statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to, competitive
pressures, demand for the Company's products, the market for auto parts, the
economy in general, inflation, consumer debt levels, the weather, terrorist
activities, war and other risk factors listed from time to time in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Actual results
may materially differ from anticipated results described in these forward-
looking statements.  The Company intends these forward-looking statements to
speak only as of the time of the news release and does not undertake to update
or revise them as more information becomes available.