Advance Auto Parts Announces Nicholas F. Taubman Relinquishes Seat on Board of Directors

ROANOKE, Va.--Nov. 2, 20053, 2005--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, announced today that Nicholas F. Taubman has resigned from the company's Board of Directors in connection with his recent appointment as U.S. ambassador to Romania.

"All of us at Advance owe Nick a tremendous debt of gratitude," said President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Coppola. "As the son of Arthur Taubman, the founder of our company, and as Advance's second CEO, Nick put our company on a path of significant growth, focus and success. More recently, as a member of our Board, he has provided sage counsel to guide the company's future direction. Nick has been both instrumental and essential to Advance Auto Parts becoming the company that it is today. We wish Ambassador Taubman great success in his new endeavor."

"No one will ever be able to replace Nick," Coppola continued. "His commitment to honesty, integrity, passion and strategic focus are lasting legacies he has left Advance Auto Parts."

About Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts is the second-largest retailer of automotive parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items in the United States based on sales and store count. As of October 8, 2005, the company had 2,829 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets.