MOTOSHOP Technology Tools Offers Shops $5,000 Technology Makeover Sweepstakes at AAPEX / SEMA

Stop by booth 1868 at AAPEX or booths 10469 and 10672 at SEMA for daily prizes and a chance to win one grand prize

ROANOKE, Va. (Oct. 27, 2014) - MOTOSHOPSM Technology Tools, a product portfolio from Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), invites 2014 AAPEX show attendees in Las Vegas to visit the company's booths - 10469 and 10672 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and 1868 in the Sands Expo - before Thursday, Nov. 6, to be entered to win the sweepstakes grand prize: a $5,000 shop technology makeover. Daily prizes will also be given out at the MOTOSHOP booths.

Attendees must scan their registrant badge at a MOTOSHOP booth to be entered to win. One grand prize winner will be drawn at random and notified following the conclusion of AAPEX and SEMA.

The grand prize-winning shop will receive free access to MOTOSHOP's suite of web-based services including:

· MotoLOGIC® Repair & Diagnostics

Unedited OE content for most major manufacturers including enhanced color wiring diagrams and the preservation of OEM-specific features and functionality such as electrical flow diagrams.

· MotoREV Shop Marketing

Shop marketing services that help commercial garages improve brand awareness and attract, retain and connect with customers.

· MotoSKILL Shop Tech Training

Comprehensive training program with over 180 hours of online video courses - from automotive basics to advanced diagnostic training -- and ASE test prep materials.

· MotoSHOP Shop Management System

A unique, customer-facing interface to help build trust and professional relationships with customers.

"We encourage all shop owners and employees to stop by the MOTOSHOP booths to see the latest tools and services available to help them grow their business," said Walter Scott, Vice President of eCommerce and eServices for Advance Auto Parts.

MOTOSHOP Technology Tools is celebrating its one-year anniversary in October 2014. MOTOSHOP will have booths at both the 2014 AAPEX Show (1868) and 2014 SEMA Show (10469 and 10672). Interested parties may enter the sweepstakes at any of the three booths.

For more information on the full set of products from MOTOSHOP Technology Tools, visitwww.motoshop.comhttp://www.motoshop.com/. Visit aapexshow.com and semashow.com for event-related information.

About MOTOSHOPSM Technology Tools

MOTOSHOP Technology Tools is a comprehensive set of trusted, innovative technologies from Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP) With offices in Silicon Valley, Ca., MOTOSHOP builds products that address the full spectrum of automotive shop needs. The MOTOSHOP product line includes MotoREV™ Shop Marketing, MotoLOGIC® Repair & Diagnostics, MotoSHOP™ Shop Management System, and MotoSKILL™ Shop Tech Training, each designed to help automotive industry professionals grow their businesses.

About Advance Auto Parts

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts, Inc., the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both do-it-yourself and professional installer customers. As of July 12, 2014 Advance operated 5,289 stores, 106 Worldpac branches, and served approximately 1,400 independently owned Carquest branded stores in 49 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Canada. Advance employs approximately 74,000 Team Members. Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and on-line shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found on the Company's website atwww.AdvanceAutoParts.comhttp://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.AdvanceAutoParts.com&esheet=50924462&newsitemid=20140814005162&lan=en-US&anchor=www.AdvanceAutoParts.com&index=2&md5=84c24a7c2e151a5b9a77ee246d7a9d8c.

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