Advance Auto Parts to Speak at the Credit Suisse First Boston Fourth Annual Retail Conference

ROANOKE, Va., June 13 -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. today announced Jimmie L. Wade, President and Chief Financial Officer and Jeffrey T. Gray, Senior Vice President and Controller, are scheduled to present at the Credit Suisse First Boston Fourth Annual Retail Conference on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 8:30 a.m. 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 April 19, 2003, the Company had 2,456 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.