AutoZone To Release Third Quarter Earnings on May 25

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 18, 2005 -- AutoZone, Inc. , the nation's leading auto parts retailer, will release results for its third quarter ended May 7, 2005, before market open on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Additionally, the Company will host a one hour conference call on Wednesday, May 25, 2005, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), to discuss the results of the quarter.

This call is being webcast and can be accessed, along with supporting slides, at AutoZone's website at http://www.autozoneinc.com/ . Investors may also listen to the call via the phone by dialing (210) 839-8923. In addition, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (402) 220-4124 through Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

About AutoZone:

As of February 12, 2005, the Company had 3,474 stores in 48 states plus the District of Columbia in the U.S. and 67 stores in Mexico. AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Many domestic stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers and service stations. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information and auto and light truck parts through http://www.autozone.com/ . AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.