Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Media Advisory

ADVISORY, Feb. 23, 2009 -- Selwyn Joffe, president and chief executive officer of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq:MPAA), will be available for media interviews in New York in conjunction with a company presentation at Houlihan Lokey's 4th Annual Global Industrials Conference.



 Location:           Waldorf Astoria Hotel
 Date:               Tuesday, February 24, 2009
 Presentation Time:  2:10 p.m. Eastern time

Interview Topic:

The positive impact of current economic conditions on the company's automotive aftermarket alternator and starter business - representing a strong counter-cyclical growth story, supported by favorable statistics.

Select Industry Drivers:



    * Consumer delays in new car purchases
    * An aging vehicle population
    * Replacement rates for alternator and starters increase with
      a vehicle's age

 Contact for Interviews:  Gary S. Maier
                          Maier & Company, Inc.
                          (310) 442-9852 or
                          via email, gmaier@maierco.com

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a remanufacturer of alternators and starters for imported and domestic passenger vehicles, light trucks and heavy duty applications. Its products are sold to automotive retail outlets and the professional repair market throughout the United States and Canada. The company's facilities are located in California, Tennessee, Mexico, Malaysia and Singapore. Additional information is available at www.motorcarparts.com.