DURA Automotive to Present at UBS 2005 Leveraged Finance Conference

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--May 6, 2005--DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. , will Webcast its management presentation at the UBS 2005 Leveraged Finance Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., on Thursday, May 1, 20052, 2005. The presentation will begin at 3:15 p.m. Pacific Time (6:15 p.m. Eastern Time) and run approximately 40 minutes. Interested parties may access the live audio Webcast of the presentation via the investor relations section of DURA's Web site at www.duraauto.com. A replay of the presentation will be available until June 12, 2005.

About DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.

DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., is a leading independent designer and manufacturer of driver control systems, seating control systems, glass systems, engineered assemblies, structural door modules and exterior trim systems for the global automotive industry. The company is also a leading supplier of similar products to the recreation vehicle (RV) and specialty vehicle industries. DURA sells its products to every major North American, Asian and European automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and many leading Tier 1 automotive suppliers. DURA is headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich. Information about DURA and its products is available on the Internet at www.duraauto.com.