8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 29, 2011

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York	1-4743	11-1362020
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employee Identification Number)

37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, New York 11101

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code:  718-392-0200

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Item 8.01.  Other Events

Stock Repurchase Program

On August 29, 2011, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to $5 million of its common stock under a stock repurchase program. Stock will be purchased from time to time, in the open market or through private transactions, as market conditions warrant.

A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated August 29, 2011, announcing the stock repurchase program.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
By:	/s/ James J. Burke
	James J. Burke
	Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 29, 2011

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press  Release, dated August 29, 2011, announcing the stock repurchase program.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release	For more information, contact:
	James J. Burke
	Standard Motor Products, Inc.
	(718) 392-0200
	Jennifer Tio
	Maximum Marketing Services, Inc.
	(312) 226-4111 x2449
	Jennifer.tio@maxmarketing.com

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces

Stock Repurchase Program

New York, NY, August 29, 2011......Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of up to $5 million of its common stock under a stock repurchase program. Stock will be purchased from time to time, in the open market or through private transactions, as market conditions warrant. The Company intends to fund the stock repurchase program through its revolving credit facility. The stock repurchase program may be suspended or discontinued at any time. Any repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and will be available for general corporate purposes, including funding existing equity compensation plans.

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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37-18 Northern Blvd., Long Island City, NY  11101

(718) 392-0200

www.smpcorp.com