Advance Auto Parts Names Kevin Freeland Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and Information Technology.

ROANOKE, Va. -- Advance Auto Parts, Inc., (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced Kevin Freeland has been named Executive Vice President, Supply Chain and Information Technology, effective February 13, 2008. Mr. Freeland will be responsible for overseeing the Supply Chain and Logistics area, as well as the Information Technology area. Mr. Freeland will be a member of Advance's Executive Committee and will report to Darren Jackson, President and Chief Executive Officer.

"I am honored and excited to have Kevin join our Advance Team," said Jackson. "Kevin's track record of success in supply chain and business as a whole speaks volumes about what he will bring to our company."

Mr. Freeland most recently was the President and Founder of Optimal Advantage, a boutique retail consulting firm, currently and recently engaged with clients such as Advance Auto Parts and various other specialty retailers. Prior to that position, Mr. Freeland spent eight years with Best Buy serving as Vice President of Inventory, Senior Vice President of Inventory and, ultimately, President of the Musicland Division. Mr. Freeland also spent eight years at Payless Shoe Source in a variety of merchandising positions, including his final position as Vice President of Merchandise Distribution. Mr. Freeland holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Florida.

Advance Auto Parts also announced that C. Roy Martin has resigned as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, effective February 8, 2008. Mr. Martin joined Discount Auto Parts in November 2000 as Vice President, Supply Chain and Logistics. He then transitioned to Advance Auto Parts in March 2002 when Discount was acquired by Advance, at which time he was promoted to Senior Vice President, Logistics and Replenishment. His title was later changed to Senior Vice President, Supply Chain.

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 October 6, 2007, the Company operated 3,228 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The Company serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets.