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

NEW YORK--Oct. 2, 20039, 2003--Standard Motor Products, Inc. automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2003 on Thursday, October 30, 2003 after the close of the stock market.

Management will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Friday, October 31, 2003. The dial in number is 800-362-0574 and the ID number is J451. A replay of the call will be available on October 31 through November 7 at 12:00 midnight. The playback number is 888-567-0675 (toll free) and the international number is 402-530-0417.

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.