Advance Auto Parts to Release Second Quarter Earnings on August 10

ROANOKE, Va.--Aug. 3, 2006--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its second quarter 2006 financial results before market open on August 10, 2006. The company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 10, 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 April 22, 2006, the Company operated 2,927 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.