Advance Auto Parts to Release First Quarter Earnings on May 18

ROANOKE, Va.--May 11, 2006--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items, will report its first quarter 2006 financial results before market open on May 18, 2006. The company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on May 1, 20068, 2006, which will be made available concurrently on the company's web site, 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 December 31, 2005, the Company operated 2,872 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 web site at www.advanceautoparts.com.