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Rankin Announces Election of Directors

30 July 1999

Rankin Announces Election of Directors

    HOUSTON, July 30 -- Rankin Automotive Group, Inc.
("Company"), today reported the election of its Board of
Directors at its Annual Meeting.  For the first time in the Company's history,
the Board includes three independent directors and two Company Officers.  The
Directors elected include the following:

    Randall B. Rankin     Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
    Ali A. Attayi         President and Chief Operating Officer
    Thomas Hargrove       Director
    Ricky L.  Sooter      Director
    Gary D. Walther       Director

    Rankin acquired the operations of three companies during its first quarter
ended May 31, 1999.  Randall B. Rankin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
stated, "by acquiring US Parts Company and Allied Distributing Company, both
of Houston, Texas and Automotive and Industrial Supply Company of Shreveport
Louisiana we have taken a leading role in the consolidation of the Automotive
Aftermarket.  As a further step in strengthening our organization we have
added two additional independent directors in order to obtain the additional
counsel available to us through these valuable resources."
    The Company also announced its intent to consolidate its headquarter
operations in Houston, Texas allowing it to capitalize on the talented work
forces already in place at US Parts Company and Allied Distributing Company.
    Rankin sells automotive parts, products and accessories to commercial and
retail customers in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Arkansas
through its six distribution centers, 67 stores and two machine shops.  The
Company also serves over three hundred independent jobber stores through its
distribution network.
    Certain statements contained in this press release are forward looking
statements.  These statements discuss, among other things, expected growth,
domestic development and expansion strategy, business strategies and future
performance.  These forward looking statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties and assumptions, including without limitation, competition,
product demand, domestic and international economies, government approvals,
inflation, the ability to hire and retain qualified employees, the ability to
convert acquired stores in a timely and profitable manner, consumer debt
levels and the weather.  Actual results may materially differ from anticipated
results.  Please refer to the Risk Factors section of the 10-K for the year
ended February 25, 1999 for more details.