CSK Auto Awarded for Recycling Efforts

PHOENIX--Nov. 15, 2005--U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D - Calif.) and the California Integrated Waste Management Board have recognized CSK Auto Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSK Auto Corp. ) for its successful oil and oil filter collection for recycling projects during the last year. CSK Auto's California stores, operating under the trade name Kragen Auto Parts, received a Certificate of Appreciation for Corporate Leadership.

"This is the second award in as many years for Kragen's efforts in providing free oil reclamation services to its customers," said Terri Buttler, environmental affairs manager for CSK Auto. The company's 1,151 auto parts stores have collected for recycling more than 12 million quarts of used oil in the first eight months of 2005 and 152 million quarts since 1993.

152 million quarts of oil is equivalent to

-- filling 1,500 in-ground swimming pools (25,000 gallons each) or

-- providing 30.4 million oil changes (5 quarts per vehicle).

Additionally, the company was recognized by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, City of Los Angeles, for its role in a joint oil filter exchange/buy back program at Kragen Auto Parts certified collection centers throughout Los Angeles. During this program, more than 27,000 oil filters were collected for recycling.

"CSK Auto has been and continues to be interested in contributing meaningfully toward preservation of the environment," said Buttler. "We look forward to participating in more joint programs like this in the future."

Most of CSK Auto's stores collect used oil and batteries for recycling, and some also accept used oil filters and antifreeze. To learn more about the company's recycling programs and to find the nearest collection center, log onto the CSK Web site at www.cskauto.com and click on "Recycling."

CSK Auto Corp. is the parent company of CSK Auto Inc., a specialty retailer in the automotive aftermarket. As of Oct. 3, 20050, 2005, the company operated 1,151 stores in 19 states under the brand names Checker Auto Parts, Schuck's Auto Supply and Kragen Auto Parts.