Exhibit 23

              Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Form 8-K of Advance Auto
Parts, Inc. of our report dated June 29, 2001, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Discount Auto Parts, Inc. included in its Annual Report
(Form 10-K) for the year ended May 29, 2001, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

Tampa, Florida
November 30, 2001

                                /s/ Ernst & Young LLP