Advance Auto Parts to Release Earnings on November 3, 2005

ROANOKE, Va.--Oct. 2, 20056, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, announced today that it will report its third quarter financial results before market open on November 3, 2005. The company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 3, 2005, which will be made available concurrently on the company's website, www.advanceautoparts.com. The call is also available by dialing (866)800-8651.

About Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts is the second-largest automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items in the United States, based on sales and store count. At July 16, 2005, the company had 2,708 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets.

Additional information about the company, employment opportunities, services, as well as on-line purchase of parts and accessories can be found on the company's website at www.advanceautoparts.com.