LKQ Corporation to Release First Quarter 2012 Results on Thursday, April 26, 2012

LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQX) announced that it will release first quarter 2012 financial results on Thursday, April 26, 2012, before the market opens.

At 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Central Time) members of senior management will host a conference call and Webcast to discuss the Company's results.

To access the investor conference call, please dial [phone]. International access to the call may be obtained by dialing [phone]. The audio webcast can be accessed via the Company's website at www.lkqcorp.com in the Investor Relations section.

A replay of the conference call will be available by telephone at [phone] or [phone] for international calls. The telephone replay will require you to enter account: 286 #, conference ID: 391539 #. An online replay of the audio webcast will be available on the Company's website. Both formats of replay will be available through May 25, 2012. Please allow approximately two hours after the live presentation before attempting to access the replay.

About LKQ Corporation

LKQ Corporation is the largest nationwide provider of aftermarket and recycled collision replacement parts and refurbished collision replacement products such as wheels, bumper covers and lights, and a leading provider of mechanical replacement parts including remanufactured engines, all in connection with the repair of automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ also has operations in the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico and Central America. LKQ operates more than 440 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components and parts to repair automobiles and light, medium and heavy-duty trucks.

CONTACT: Joseph P. Boutross
         LKQ Corporation
         Director, Investor Relations
         [phone]
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