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): January 19, 2010

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

On January 19, 2010, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued a press release announcing the reinstatement of its quarterly dividends. 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 January 19, 2010, announcing the reinstatement of quarterly dividends.

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: January 19, 2010

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated January 19, 2010, announcing the reinstatement of quarterly dividends.