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): July 15, 2009

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 1-4743 (Commission File Number) 11-1362020 (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

6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures

On July 15, 2009, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued  a  press  release announcing the repayment at maturity of all of its remaining outstanding 6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2009. The payment was financed through the Company’s existing credit facility.

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 July 15, 2009, announcing the repayment at maturity of the Company’s remaining outstanding 6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2009.

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: July 15, 2009

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press  Release, dated July 15, 2009, announcing the repayment at maturity of the Company’s remaining outstanding 6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2009.

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EX-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 Repayment of its

6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2009

New York, NY, July 15, 2009......Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, today announced the repayment at maturity of all remaining outstanding 6¾% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due 2009 (“Debentures”). Approximately $32.1 million aggregate principal amount plus all accrued and unpaid interest on the Debentures was paid at maturity. The payment was financed through the Company’s existing credit facility.

Mr. James J. Burke, Standard Motor Products’ Chief Financial Officer, stated, “We are pleased with our ability to repay the convertible debentures at maturity. Over the past year, we have undertaken aggressive debt reduction efforts to increase our cash flow and reduce debt. Our reduced borrowing needs allowed us recently to amend our credit facility to reduce the facility to $200 million while allowing us to extend the maturity date to March 20, 2013.”