DURA Automotive to Present at UBS 2005 Leveraged Finance Conference

DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:DRRA), will
Webcast its management presentation at the UBS 2005 Leveraged Finance
Conference in Las Vegas, Nev., on Thursday, May 12, 2005. The
presentation will begin at 3:15 p.m. Pacific Time (6:15 p.m. Eastern
Time) and run approximately 40 minutes. Interested parties may access
the live audio Webcast of the presentation via the investor relations
section of DURA's Web site at www.duraauto.com. A replay of the
presentation will be available until June 12, 2005.

   About DURA Automotive Systems, Inc.

   DURA Automotive Systems, Inc., is a leading independent designer
and manufacturer of driver control systems, seating control systems,
glass systems, engineered assemblies, structural door modules and
exterior trim systems for the global automotive industry. The company
is also a leading supplier of similar products to the recreation
vehicle (RV) and specialty vehicle industries. DURA sells its products
to every major North American, Asian and European automotive original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) and many leading Tier 1 automotive
suppliers. DURA is headquartered in Rochester Hills, Mich. Information
about DURA and its products is available on the Internet at
www.duraauto.com.