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Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. Relocates to Larger Facility

27 October 1999

Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. Relocates to Larger Facility and Sells Building

    CHICAGO, Oct. 26 -- Universal Automotive Industries, Inc.
, recently completed a move to a larger distribution and
headquarters facility located in a southern suburb of Chicago.  The Company
believes that the move to this 263,000 square foot leased facility will be the
basis for more efficient warehouse operations and facilitate the Company's
growth plans.
    The Company's former Chicago distribution center building has been sold in
a cash transaction netting proceeds of approximately $3 million.  Under the
terms of its Credit Agreement with LaSalle National Bank, the proceeds paid
down the existing term loan.  Universal will recognize an after-tax gain on
this transaction of approximately $740 thousand or $0.11 per share.
    Arvin Scott, CEO and President commented, "The facility realignment sets
the stage for UBP to achieve its growth and profitability objectives.  We
believe the benefits to be huge in terms of customer satisfaction and
operational efficiencies.  From a financial perspective, the building sale
strengthens our balance sheet and will lower debt service."
    The Company is a manufacturer and distributor of brake rotors, drums, disc
brake pads, relined brake shoes, wheel cylinders and brake hoses for the
automotive aftermarket.  The Company markets approximately 50% of its product
under its UBP trademark (Universal Brake Parts) and as the Ultimate brand,
with the balance under its customers' private labels.  For further
information, contact the Company c/o Jerome J. Hiss, CFO (708-293-4050).

    This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to
be covered by safe harbors created hereby.  Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties (including those risk factors
referenced in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission), and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future
results, performance, or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements.