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                     STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. ANNOUNCES
                SALE OF ITS EUROPEAN TEMPERATURE CONTROL BUSINESS


New York, NY, December 28, 2006......Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP),
an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today
that it has sold a majority portion of its European Temperature Control Business
to one of the current managers of this business. Included in the sale are
distribution and headquarter locations in Italy and France. The 2006 net sales
from the divested businesses were approximately $15 million with minimal net
profit. The proceeds from the divestiture are approximately $3.1 million, and
the Company will incur a loss on divestiture of approximately $3-4 million in
the fourth quarter of 2006.

Mr. Lawrence Sills, Standard Motor Products' Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer, commented, "While we worked hard to build our Temperature Control
business at these locations, we came to the conclusion that they did not fit
into our long term plans. We did not have sufficient critical mass in either the
Italian or French markets to be a basic manufacturer and, because of the
different car parks, there was minimal synergy with our Four Seasons Temperature
Control business in the U.S. We will now be able to focus our energy and
attention on the balance of our European business, primarily Engine Management,
which we believe has excellent future potential."






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                37-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY 11101
                                 (718) 392-0200
                                 www.smpcorp.com






 Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking
statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press
release, are based on management's expectations at the time they are made, but
they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results,
events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such
forward looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results,
events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties
discussed in this press release, are those detailed from time-to-time in prior
press releases and in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q. By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor
Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after
the date of this release.

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