EXHIBIT 23.4

              CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

   We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to
the use of our report dated June 29, 2001, with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Discount Auto Parts, Inc., included in Amendment No. 2
to the Registration Statement (Form S-4, No. 333-68858) and the related Proxy
Statement and Prospectus of Advance Auto Parts, Inc., for the registration of
4,305,632 shares of its common stock.


                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Tampa, Florida

November 5, 2001