Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Schedule for Quarterly Release and Conference Call

    NEW YORK--Oct. 23, 2002--Standard Motor Products, Inc. automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2002 on Thursday, October 24, 2002 after the close of the stock market.
    Management will hold a conference call at 10:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Friday, October 25, 2002. The dial in number is 800-540-0559. A replay of the call will be available on October 25 through October 29 at 12:00 midnight. The playback number is 800-934-2729 and the ID # is J405.


    This news release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events and performance could differ materially from those contemplated by these forward looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events and performance to differ materially are risks and uncertainties discussed in this release and those detailed from time-to-time in prior public statements and the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report on Form 10-K and the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.