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Advance Auto Parts Announces the Addition of MOOG(R) and Wagner(R) ThermoQuiet(R) Brands from Federal-Mogul

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, is pleased to announce the addition of MOOG Chassis Parts and Wagner Brake Parts to the Companys merchandise mix. These parts are leading brands of the Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML).

As part of our Customer Acceleration strategy, we are re-igniting our focus on what matters most to our customers such as improving parts availability and providing the highest quality brands, stated Elwyn Murray, EVP, Customer Development Officer. By adding both MOOG and Wagner to our chassis and brake parts offering, we are enhancing our ability to serve important customer segments within the do-it-yourself and Commercial markets.

Federal-Mogul Corporation is a premier supplier of products, services and solutions to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers. Federal-Mogul has strong brand-name awareness and significant market share for replacement parts sold through repair shops and retail stores. Both MOOG and Wagner are the market leaders in their respective categories.

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 December 29, 2007, the Company operated 3,261 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 Companys web site at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

About Federal-Mogul

Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML) is a leading global supplier of powertrain, chassis and safety technologies, serving the worlds foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The companys leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its sustainable global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, shareholders and employees. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 50,000 people in 35 countries.

Contacts:

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
Shelly Whitaker, APR
540-561-8452
Fax: 540-561-6445
shelly.whitaker@advanceautoparts.com

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