Advance Auto Parts to Release Earnings on February 16, 2006

ROANOKE, Va.--Feb. 9, 2006--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, announced today that it will report its fourth quarter and 2005 year-end financial results before market open on February 16, 2006. The company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on February 16, 2006, which will be made available concurrently on the company's website, www.advanceautoparts.com. The call is also available by dialing (866)800-8651.

About Advance Auto Parts

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

Additional information about the company, employment opportunities, services, as well as on-line purchase of parts and accessories can be found on the company's website at www.advanceautoparts.com.