Advance Auto Parts to Report Fourth Quarter and Annual Results on February 18, 2009

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its fourth quarter 2008 and annual financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. The company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, February 19, 2009, 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, 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 October 4, 2008, the Company operated 3,352 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and on-line shopping for parts and accessories can be found on the Company’s web site at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.