Advance Auto Parts to Report Second Quarter Results on August 12, 2009

ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its second quarter 2009 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 12, 2009. The Company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 13, 2009, which will be made available concurrently on the Company’s website, 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, a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United States, serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. As of April 25, 2009, the Company operated 3,405 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and online lookup for parts and accessories can be found on the Company’s website at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.