Sirius Satellite Radio Now Available in Advance Auto Parts Stores

July 2004 – SIRIUS, the premium satellite radio provider known for delivering the very best in commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, and Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), a leading retailer of automotive parts and products, today announced a partnership that will give consumers convenient access to satellite radio service.

Consumers may now purchase the SIRIUS “Plug & Play” satellite radio receiver at over 2,500 Advance Auto Parts locations across the United States. The receiver, manufactured by Audiovox (CMB2 jam-pack) and retailing for $149.98, offers a complete satellite radio solution, and includes a mobile docking unit and antenna. Satellite radio service activation and subscription offerings will be handled directly through SIRUS customer service centers.

“Advance Auto Parts provides a new channel of distribution for SIRIUS products, ultimately offering consumers further convenience and access to our premium portfolio,” said Bob Law, Senior Vice President, Retail Operations for SIRIUS. “The addition of Advance Auto Parts allows us to reach many new markets and consumers who take pride in their vehicles, and there is no better way to improve a vehicle than by adding the sheer entertainment pleasure that our 100% commercial-free music and premium programming provides.”

“We are excited to offer our customers access to this leading-edge product. At Advance Auto Parts, we are determined to have the best parts, people and prices, and this is just one more example of how we are finding additional opportunities to be the one-stop automotive solution for all of our customers,” said Dave Mueller, Senior Vice President, Merchandising and Marketing for Advance Auto Parts. “SIRIUS Satellite Radio, with its wide selection of quality music, news, information and sports, such as live NFL games this fall, has the strongest programming in this exciting new category, and we are thrilled to be able to offer this product to our loyal customers.”

Click on www.sirius.com to listen to SIRIUS live, or to find a SIRIUS retailer or car dealer in your area. SOURCE Sirius Satellite Radio