CHICAGO, Oct. 6, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQX), North America's largest provider of recycled and aftermarket automobile parts, will release its third quarter 2008 earnings prior to the market opening on Thursday, October 30, 2008. The Company will host a conference call at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time (9:30 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss its results.

An audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed via the Company's website at: www.lkqcorp.com in the Investor Relations section. An online replay will be maintained on the website for approximately one month.

About LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation is North America's largest nationwide provider of alternative parts for automobiles and light-duty trucks requiring collision or mechanical repair. The Company is the leading provider of recycled original equipment ("OEM") automobile parts and aftermarket collision replacement parts. The Company also distributes refurbished OEM parts such as wheels, bumper covers and lights used to repair cars and light-duty trucks. LKQ operates approximately 300 facilities offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components and parts to repair automobiles and light-duty trucks.

CONTACT:  LKQ Corporation 
          Investor Relations
          Sarah Lewensohn
          312-621-2793