March 13, 2009  
ASBESTOS LITIGATION: Standard Motor Accrues $23.76M Liability

Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s accrued asbestos liability was
US$23,758,000 as of Dec. 31, 2008, compared with US$22,651,000
as of Dec. 31, 2007, according to a Company report, on Form 8-K,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 6,
2009.

Headquartered in Long Island City, N.Y., Standard Motor
Products, Inc. manufactures engine management and air-
conditioning replacement parts for the automotive aftermarket.
Products include ignition and electrical parts, emission and
engine controls, voltage regulators, sensors, ignition wires,
and distributor caps and rotors.


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