Advance Auto Parts to Speak at the Lehman Brothers Sixth Annual Retail Seminar

ROANOKE, Va., April 22 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. today announced Lawrence P. Castellani, Chairman and CEO, and Jimmie L. Wade, President and Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at the Lehman Brothers Sixth Annual Retail Seminar on Monday, April 28, 2003 at 2:25 PM Eastern Time.

The public is invited to listen to the live presentation by accessing the Company's website at www.advanceautoparts.com.

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.