Advance Auto Parts to Report Second Quarter Earnings on October 31, 2007

ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its third quarter 2007 financial results after market close on October 31, 2007. The company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on November 1, 2007, which will be made available concurrently on the company’s Web site, www.AdvanceAutoParts.com. The call is also available by dialing 866-908-1AAP. A replay of the conference call will available on the Advance website for one year.

About Advance Auto Parts

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts is the second-largest retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United States, based on store count and sales. As of July 14, 2007, the Company operated 3,187 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.