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<DIV align="center"><FONT size="2">As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January&nbsp;18, 2002
</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align="right"><FONT size="2">Registration No.&nbsp;333-
</FONT></DIV>

<P align="center"><FONT size="3"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B></FONT><BR><FONT size="2"><B>
Washington, D.C. 20549</B>
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>Form&nbsp;S-3</B><BR>
Registration Statement Under The Securities Act of 1933
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="4"><B>CSK Auto Corporation</B><BR>
</FONT><FONT size="2">(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2"><B>Delaware</B></FONT></TD>
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<B>5531</B>
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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2"><B>86-0765798</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD align="center" valign="top"><FONT size="2">(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)</FONT></TD>
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(Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>645 E. Missouri Ave., Suite&nbsp;400<BR>
Phoenix, Arizona 85012</B><BR>
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>Maynard Jenkins<BR>
CSK Auto Corporation<BR>
645 E. Missouri Ave., Suite&nbsp;400<BR>
Phoenix, Arizona 85012<BR>
(602)&nbsp;265-9200</B><BR>
(Name, Address and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">Copy to:<BR>
<B>Gibson, Dunn &#038; Crutcher LLP<BR>
1801 California Street, Suite&nbsp;4100<BR>
Denver, Colorado 80202<BR>
(303)&nbsp;298-5930<BR>
Attention: Richard M. Russo</B>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public:</B><BR>
From time to time after the effective date of this Registration Statement.
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<P><FONT size="2">If the only securities being registered on this Form are being offered pursuant
to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box. <IMG src="p66056box.gif" alt="BOX">
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<P><FONT size="2">If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule&nbsp;415 under the Securities Act of
1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or
interest reinvestment plans, check the following box.<IMG src="p66056checkbox.gif" alt="CHECK BOX">
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<P><FONT size="2">If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following
box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. <IMG src="p66056box.gif" alt="BOX">&nbsp;<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>
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<P><FONT size="2">If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule&nbsp;462(c) under
the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registrations statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. <IMG src="p66056box.gif" alt="BOX"> &nbsp;<U>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</U>
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<P><FONT size="2">If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule&nbsp;434,
please check the following box. <IMG src="p66056box.gif" alt="BOX">
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>Calculation of Registration Fee</B>
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        <TD nowrap align="center"><FONT size="1">Title of each class</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1">Proposed maximum</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1">Proposed maximum</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center"><FONT size="1">of securities to be</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1">offering price per</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1">aggregate offering</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1">Amount of</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center"><FONT size="1">registered</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1">Amount to be registered</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1">unit (1)</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1">price</FONT></TD>
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        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1">registration fee</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Common Stock</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD colspan="3" align="center"><FONT size="2">17,224,886 shares</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">9.415</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">162,172,302</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">14,920</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Based on the average of the high and low trading price of the common
stock, as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on January&nbsp;17, 2002, pursuant
to Rule&nbsp;457(c).</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such
date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the
registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that
this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in
accordance with Section&nbsp;8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
or until this registration statement shall become effective on such date
as the Commission, acting pursuant to said Section&nbsp;8(a), may determine.</I>
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<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#000">INFORMATION ABOUT CSK</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#001">RISK FACTORS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#002">THE OFFERING</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#003">USE OF PROCEEDS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#004">SELLING STOCKHOLDERS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#005"> WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CSK</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#006"> DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#007"> LEGAL MATTERS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="#008"> EXPERTS</A></TD></TR>
<TR><TD colspan="9"><A HREF="p66056ex5-1.txt">EX-5.1</A></TD></TR>
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        <TD><FONT size="2" color="#FF0000"><B>The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. The
selling stockholders may not sell these securities until the registration
statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This
prospectus is not an offer to sell these securities and it is not soliciting an
offer to buy these securities in any state where the offer or sale is not
permitted.</B></FONT></TD>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>17,224,886 SHARES</B>
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="4"><B>CSK AUTO CORPORATION</B>
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>COMMON STOCK</B>
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>_______________________________</B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This prospectus relates to 17,224,886 shares of CSK Auto Corporation
common stock that may be offered for sale or otherwise transferred from time to
time by three of our stockholders. See <i>&#147;Selling
Stockholders</I>.&#148; We will not
receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares and we will pay
substantially all of the expenses incurred in connection with this offering
other than selling commissions.
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Of the 17,224,886 shares offered by this
prospectus, approximately 4.52&nbsp;million are presently issued and outstanding as
a result of our election on December&nbsp;21, 2001 to convert our $30,000,000 7%
note held by Oppenheimer Capital Income Fund into our common stock. We are
offering the remaining approximately 12.7&nbsp;million shares as required under a
registration rights agreement we entered into in connection with the issuance
of our 7% Convertible Subordinated Debentures issued on December&nbsp;21, 2001 (the
&#147;Convertible Debentures&#148;). Of these 12.7&nbsp;million shares offered by this
prospectus, approximately 5.75&nbsp;million would be issuable under the terms of our
Convertible Debentures if all $50,000,000 of the Convertible Debentures were
converted into our common stock on the date of this prospectus. We
expect to require the conversion of the Convertible Debentures within
30&nbsp;days following the effectiveness of the Registration
Statement of which this prospectus is a part and approval of the
issuance by our shareholders. The remaining
approximately 6.95&nbsp;million shares could be issued pursuant to the terms of the
Convertible Debentures and associated Make-Whole Warrants as a result of
certain adjustment provisions of the Convertible Debentures and the associated
Make-Whole Warrants and if we elect to pay interest on the Convertible Debentures in common
stock in lieu of cash. The exact number of shares to be issued and then offered pursuant to
this prospectus is contingent on many factors, including (i)&nbsp;our stock price,
(ii)&nbsp;whether and when we or the holders of the Convertible Debentures elect to convert
such Convertible Debentures into our common stock, and (iii)&nbsp;prior to any such
conversion, the number of shares issued in lieu of cash interest payments on
the Convertible Debentures. See <i>&#147;Selling Stockholders &#151; Summary Of The Terms
Of The Convertible Debentures And Make-Whole Warrants.&#148;</I>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any or all of these shares may be offered from time to time in one or more
transactions (which may include block transactions) on the New York Stock
Exchange or in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions or
otherwise, at fixed prices, which may be changed, at market prices prevailing
at the time of sale, at negotiated prices, or without consideration, or by any
other legally available means. The selling stockholders may offer these shares
directly or by or through brokers, dealers, agents or underwriters who may
receive compensation in the form of discounts, concessions, commissions or
otherwise.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The selling stockholders and any brokers, dealers, agents or underwriters
that participate in the distribution of the shares may be deemed to be
&#147;underwriters&#148; within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in which event any discounts, concessions and
commissions received by any such brokers, dealers, agents or underwriters and
any profit on resale of the shares purchased by them may be deemed to be
underwriting commissions or discounts under the Securities Act. The aggregate
net proceeds to the selling stockholders from the sale of the shares will be
the purchase price of such shares less any commissions. See &#147;Plan of
Distribution.&#148; No underwriting arrangements have been entered into by the
selling stockholders as of the date hereof.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In this prospectus, &#147;CSK,&#147;CSK Auto,&#148; &#147;the Company,&#148; &#147;we,&#148; &#147;us,&#148; and &#147;our&#148;
refer to CSK Auto Corporation and its subsidiary, CSK Auto, Inc. and its
subsidiaries, except where it is noted, or the context makes clear, that the
reference is only to CSK Auto Corporation or to CSK Auto, Inc. and its
subsidiaries.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
&#147;CAO.&#148; On January&nbsp;17, 2002, the last reported sale price of our common stock
on the New York Stock Exchange was $9.40 per share. The principal executive
offices of the Company are at 645 E. Missouri Ave. Suite&nbsp;400, Phoenix, Arizona
85012 and the telephone number is (602)&nbsp;265-9200.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the
adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is
a criminal offense.</I>
</FONT>
<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><I>An Investment in the Shares of Common Stock Offered Hereby Involves Risk.<BR>
See &#147;Risk Factors&#148; Beginning on page 4.<BR>
___________________</I>
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><I>The date of this prospectus is January __, 2002.</I>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>You should rely only on information contained in or incorporated by reference
in this prospectus. Neither we nor the selling stockholders have authorized
anyone to provide you with different information. Neither we nor the selling
stockholders are making an offer of these securities in any state where the
offer is not permitted. You should not assume that the information provided by
the prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date on the front of
this prospectus.</I>
</FONT>
<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>Subject to Completion, Dated January&nbsp;18, 2002</B>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">Information about CSK</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">Risk Factors</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">The Offering</FONT></TD>
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8</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">Use of Proceeds</FONT></TD>
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8</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">Selling Stockholders</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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8</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">Plan of Distribution</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">Where to Obtain Additional Information about CSK</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">Legal Matters</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B>You should rely only on the information contained in this document or to
which we have referred you. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with
information that is different. This document may only be used where it is legal
to sell these securities. The information in this document may only be accurate
on the date of this document.</B>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are the largest specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories
in the Western United States and one of the largest such retailers in the
United States, based on store count. We have the number one market position in
25 of the 28 geographic markets in which we operate, based on store count. As
of November&nbsp;4, 2001, CSK Auto operated 1,133 stores in 19 states under one
fully integrated operating format and three brand names:
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2"><B>C</B>hecker Auto Parts, founded in 1969, with 419 stores in the
Southwestern, Rocky Mountain and Northern Plains states and Hawaii;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2"><B>S</B>chuck&#146;s Auto Supply, founded in 1917, with 236 stores in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska; and</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2"><B>K</B>ragen Auto Parts, founded in 1947, with 478 stores primarily in California.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We offer a broad selection of national brand name and generic automotive
products for domestic and imported cars and light trucks. Our products include
new and remanufactured automotive replacement parts, maintenance items and
accessories. Our stores average approximately 7,270 square feet in size and
typically offer a store specific mix of between 13,000 and 18,000 stock-keeping
units, or SKUs. We also operate a highly efficient network of 44 strategically
located depots to provide approximately 75% of our stores an additional 65,000
SKUs on a same-day delivery basis. Through our extensive on-line vendor
network, we make available up to an additional 250,000 SKUs on a same-day
delivery basis to approximately 75% of our stores and up to 1,000,000
additional SKUs on a next-day delivery basis to substantially all of our
stores.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We serve both the do-it-yourself (DIY)&nbsp;and the commercial installer, or
do-it-for-me (DIFM), markets. The DIY market, which is comprised of consumers
who typically repair and maintain vehicles themselves, is the foundation of our
business. Sales to the DIY market represented approximately 81% of our net
sales for the fifty-three weeks ended November&nbsp;4, 2001. The DIFM market is
comprised of auto repair professionals, fleet owners, governments, and
municipalities and accounted for 60% of the annual sales in the U.S. automotive
aftermarket industry in 2000. Sales to the DIFM market represented
approximately 19% of our net sales for the fifty-three weeks ended November&nbsp;4,
2001. In 1994, we began targeting the DIFM market to leverage our existing
store base, fixed costs, inventory, and in-store personnel. We believe we are
well positioned to effectively and profitably further penetrate the highly
fragmented DIFM market because of our sales force dedicated to DIFM customers,
experienced in-store sales associates, high level of customer service,
conveniently located stores, efficient depot delivery network, attractive
pricing, and ability to provide timely availability of a broad selection of
national brand name products.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the end of fiscal 1996, we have achieved significant growth as a
result of comparable store sales growth, strategic acquisitions, and new store
openings. Specifically, we have:
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">increased our store count from 580 to 1,133 as of November&nbsp;4, 2001;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">increased our net sales by 83.9%, from $793.1&nbsp;million in fiscal 1996 to
approximately $1.46&nbsp;billion for the fifty-three weeks ended November&nbsp;4, 2001;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">achieved positive comparable store sales growth in each fiscal year
during such period; and</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">increased our EBITDA from $50.5&nbsp;million in fiscal 1996 to an adjusted
EBITDA of $139&nbsp;million for the fifty-three weeks ended November&nbsp;4, 2001.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since the end of fiscal 1996, we have invested approximately $141&nbsp;million
in sophisticated store-level information systems, depot delivery systems, and
in-store improvements (including the conversion of acquired stores to our
format). We believe we have one of the most modern store bases and distribution
systems in the industry. As a result, we expect to limit our cash outlay for
capital expenditures to approximately $15&nbsp;million in each of fiscal 2001 and
fiscal 2002.
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>RISK FACTORS</B>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>You should carefully consider the risks described below in addition to the
other information contained in this prospectus that apply to an investment in
our common stock. We may encounter risks in addition to those described below.
Additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently deem
immaterial may also impair our business operations and your investment in our
common stock.</I>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>Risks Associated with Our Industry</B>
</FONT>

<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>Our industry is highly competitive.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The retail sale of automotive parts and accessories is highly competitive.
We compete primarily with the following:
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">national and regional retail automotive parts chains;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">wholesalers or jobber stores (some of which are associated with national parts distributors or associations);</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">automobile dealers that supply manufacturer parts; and</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">mass merchandisers that carry automotive replacement parts and accessories.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Some of our competitors have more financial resources, are more
geographically diverse or have better name recognition than us, which might
place us at a competitive disadvantage to those competitors. Because we seek to
offer competitive prices, if our competitors reduce their prices we may be
forced to reduce our prices, which could cause a material decline in our
revenues and earnings and hinder our ability to service our debt.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>Vehicle miles driven may affect our results.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our industry depends on the number of vehicle miles driven. Factors, in
addition to weather, that may cause the number of vehicle miles to decrease
include:
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">increases in gas prices;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">changes in the economy; and</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">changes in travel patterns.</FONT></TD>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>Risks Relating to Our Business Operations</B>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>We depend on our relationships with our vendors.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our business depends on developing and maintaining productive
relationships with our vendors and upon their ability or willingness to sell
products to us on favorable price and other terms. Many factors outside our
control may harm these relationships and the ability or willingness of these
vendors to sell these products on such terms. For example, financial
difficulties that some of our vendors may face may increase the cost of the
products we purchase from them. In addition, our failure to pay promptly, or
order sufficient quantities of inventory from our vendors, such as has
occurred during fiscal 2001, may increase the cost of products we purchase from
vendors or may lead to vendors refusing to sell products to us at all. Finally,
the trend towards consolidation among automotive parts suppliers may disrupt
our relationship with some vendors. A disruption of these vendor relationships,
including any failure to obtain vendor discounts and allowances, or a
disruption in our vendors&#146; operations could have a material adverse effect on
our business and results of operations.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>We may not be profitable or achieve continued growth.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We incurred net losses during two of our last five fiscal years and for
the thirty-nine weeks ended November&nbsp;4, 2001. We can offer no assurance that we
will be profitable or achieve improvements in operating profit in the future.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>Our Profitability Enhancement Program may not achieve the benefits we expect.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have taken a number of steps designed to improve our operations and
financial results. In the second quarter of fiscal 2001, we announced the
implementation of a Profitability Enhancement Program and special charges of
$28.0&nbsp;million, net of tax, to our income. These changes to our business
operations are expected to produce cost savings in the future. However, we
cannot provide any assurance that any of the changes made to our business
operations will achieve the benefits that we expect.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>We are subject to regional risks.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All of our stores are located in the Western United States. As a result of
this geographic concentration, we are subject to regional risks such as the
economy, weather conditions, power outages, the cost of electricity,
earthquakes and other natural disasters. In recent years, certain regions where
we operate have experienced economic recessions and extreme weather conditions.
Although temperature extremes tend to enhance sales by causing a higher
incidence of parts failure and increasing sales of seasonal products, unusually
severe weather can reduce sales by causing deferral of elective maintenance.
Because our business is seasonal, inclement weather occurring during
traditionally peak selling months may harm our business. No prediction can be
made as to future economic or weather conditions. Several of our competitors
operate stores across the U.S. and, therefore, may not be as sensitive to such
regional risks.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>We depend on our senior management team.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our success depends on the efforts of our senior management team. No
assurance can be given that the loss of one or more of our executive officers
would not have an adverse impact on us. We do not maintain &#147;key person&#148; life
insurance with respect to our senior management team. Our continued success
will also be dependent upon our ability to retain existing, and attract
additional, qualified personnel to meet our needs.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>We are controlled by our principal stockholders.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Members of the Investcorp Group and the Carmel Trust, a trust governed by
the laws of Canada, beneficially own in the aggregate approximately 40.4% of
the outstanding shares of the common stock of CSK Auto Corporation and are
parties to a stockholders&#146; agreement. Until such time, if ever, that there is a
significant decrease in the percentage of outstanding shares held by such
stockholders, these stockholders will be able to significantly influence us
through their ability to vote as stockholders regarding, among other things,
election of directors and approval of significant transactions. In addition,
Oppenheimer Capital Income Fund owns approximately 16.7% of our outstanding
stock but is not a party to the stockholders&#146; agreement. The interests of
these principal stockholders could conflict with your interests.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>We are subject to environmental laws and may be subject to environmental liabilities.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are subject to various federal, state and local laws and governmental
regulations relating to the operation of our business, including those
governing the handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances, the
recycling of batteries and used lubricants, and the ownership and operation of
real property. As a result of investigations undertaken in connection with
certain of our store acquisitions, we are aware that soil or groundwater may be
contaminated at some of our properties. Although there can be no assurance,
based on current information and, in some cases, indemnities we obtained from
the former operators of these facilities, we believe that any such
contamination will not have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, as
part of our operations, we handle hazardous materials and our customers may
also bring hazardous materials onto our properties in connection with, for
example, our oil recycling program. We do not believe that compliance with
environmental laws and regulations has had a material impact on our operations
to date, but there can be no assurance that compliance with such laws and
regulations will not have a material adverse effect on us in the future.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>There are risks related to our growth.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Our store growth is based, in part, on expanding selected stores,
relocating existing stores and adding new stores primarily in markets we
currently serve. Our future growth and financial performance are, therefore,
dependent upon a number of factors, including our ability to:
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">locate and obtain acceptable store sites;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">negotiate favorable lease terms;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">complete the construction of new and relocated stores in a timely manner;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">hire, train and retain competent managers and associates; and</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">integrate new stores into our systems and operations.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There can be no assurance that our opening of new stores in markets we
already serve will not adversely affect existing store profitability. There
also can be no assurance that we will be able to manage our growth effectively.
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B>Risks Relating to Our Indebtedness</B>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>We are highly leveraged and have substantial debt service obligations.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are highly leveraged. After giving effect to our recent refinancing
(which we completed on December&nbsp;21, 2001), including the application of the net
proceeds of a $280&nbsp;million notes offering by our wholly-owned subsidiary, CSK
Auto, Inc., borrowings under CSK Auto, Inc.&#146;s new $300.0&nbsp;million senior credit
facility and the net proceeds from our issuance of $50.0&nbsp;million of Convertible
Debentures and $30.0&nbsp;million of convertible subordinated notes and assuming the
conversion of all such convertible debt, we would have had an aggregate of
approximately $589.1&nbsp;million of outstanding indebtedness for borrowed money as
of November&nbsp;4, 2001. After giving effect to such transactions, our pro forma
earnings for fiscal 2000 would have been insufficient to cover our fixed
charges by $3.1&nbsp;million, and our pro forma earnings would have been
insufficient to cover our fixed charges by $34&nbsp;million for the thirty-nine
weeks ended November&nbsp;4, 2001. Our substantial debt could adversely affect our
financial health and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under our
outstanding debt instruments.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The degree to which we are leveraged could have important consequences to
your investment in our common stock, including the following risks:
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital,
capital expenditures, acquisitions or general corporate purposes may be
impaired in the future;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations must be
dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness,
thereby reducing the funds available for other purposes;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">our indebtedness under CSK Auto, Inc.&#146;s new senior credit facility
carries variable rates of interest, and our interest expense could
increase if interest rates in general increase;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">we are substantially more leveraged than some of our competitors,
which might place us at a competitive disadvantage to those competitors
that have lower debt service obligations and significantly greater
operating and financial flexibility than we do;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">we may not be able to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">we may be more vulnerable in the event of a downturn in general economic conditions or in our business; and</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">our failure to comply with the financial and other restrictive
covenants governing our debt, which, among other things, require us to
maintain certain financial ratios and limit our ability to incur
additional debt and sell assets, could result in an event of default
that, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse effect on
our business or our prospects.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2"><B><I>We may not be able to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our
indebtedness, which may require us to refinance our indebtedness or default on
our scheduled debt payments.</I></B>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We will need a significant amount of cash to service our debt. Our ability
to generate cash depends on the success of our financial and operating
performance. Our historical financial results have been, and our future
financial results are anticipated to be, subject to substantial fluctuations.
We cannot assure you that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from
operations, that currently anticipated cost savings and operating improvements
will be realized on schedule or at all, or that future borrowings will be
available to us under CSK Auto, Inc.&#146;s new senior credit facility or otherwise
in an amount sufficient to enable us to satisfy all of our obligations or to
fund our other liquidity needs. In addition, because our new senior credit
facility has variable interest rates, the cost of those borrowings will
increase if market interest rates increase.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If we are unable to meet our expenses and debt obligations, we may need to
refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness before the scheduled maturity
dates of such debt, sell assets or raise equity. On such maturity dates we may
need to refinance our indebtedness if our operations do not generate enough
cash to pay such indebtedness in full and if we do not raise additional
capital. Our ability to refinance will depend on the capital markets and our
financial condition at such time. We cannot assure you that we would be able to
refinance any of our indebtedness, sell assets or raise equity on commercially
reasonable terms or at all, which could cause us to default on our obligations
and impair our liquidity.
</FONT>
<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>Despite current indebtedness levels, we may still be able to incur substantially more indebtedness.</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Despite our current and anticipated debt levels, we may be able to incur
substantial additional indebtedness in the future. Our new senior credit
facility permits additional borrowings (subject to a borrowing base formula),
and any such borrowings would be secured by substantially all of our assets.
Although the terms of the indentures governing our outstanding notes and the
credit agreement relating to
</FONT>
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<P><FONT size="2"> the new senior credit facility contain restrictions on the incurrence of
additional indebtedness, these restrictions are subject to a number of
qualifications and exceptions and, under certain circumstances, indebtedness
incurred in compliance with these restrictions could be substantial. If new
debt is added to our current debt levels, the substantial risks described above
would intensify.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2"><B><I>Restrictions imposed by CSK Auto, Inc.&#146;s new senior credit facility, the
indenture governing CSK Auto, Inc.&#146;s 12% senior notes, the indenture governing
CSK Auto, Inc.&#146;s 11% senior subordinated notes and our Convertible Debentures
restrict or prohibit our ability to engage in or enter into some operating and
financing arrangements, which could adversely affect our ability to take
advantage of potentially profitable business opportunities.</I></B>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The operating and financial restrictions and covenants in our debt
instruments, including the credit agreement relating to CSK Auto, Inc.&#146;s new
senior credit facility and the indentures governing our notes, impose
significant operating and financial restrictions on us and require us to meet
certain financial tests. Complying with these covenants may cause us to take
actions that are not favorable to you as a holder of our common stock. These
restrictions may also have a negative impact on our business, results of
operations and financial condition by significantly limiting or prohibiting us
from engaging in certain transactions, including:
</FONT>
<P>
<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<TR valign="top">
        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">incurring or guaranteeing additional indebtedness;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="top">
        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">making investments;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="top">
        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">creating liens on our assets;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">transferring or selling assets currently held by us;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">paying dividends;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">engaging in mergers, consolidations, or acquisitions; or</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="top">
        <TD width="5%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">&#149;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">engaging in other business activities.</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;These restrictions could place us at a disadvantage relative to
competitors not subject to such limitations.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, a breach of the covenants, ratios, or restrictions contained
in our new senior credit facility could result in an event of default
thereunder. Upon the occurrence of such an event of default, the lenders under
our new senior credit facility could elect to declare all amounts outstanding
under the new senior credit facility, together with accrued interest, to be
immediately due and payable. If we were unable to repay those amounts, the
lenders could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the
indebtedness. If the lenders under the new senior credit facility accelerate
the payment of the indebtedness, we cannot assure you that our assets would be
sufficient to repay in full that indebtedness, which is secured by
substantially all of our assets, and our other indebtedness.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2"><B><I>The issuance of our common stock to certain investors upon the conversion of,
and in lieu of cash interest payments on, the Convertible Debentures issued on
December&nbsp;21, 2001 to such investors, and upon such investors&#146; exercise of
certain related warrants, may result in substantial dilution to the interest of
other holders of our common stock.</I></B>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The issuance of our common stock to certain investors upon the conversion
of, and in lieu of cash interest payments on, the Convertible Debentures we
issued on December&nbsp;21, 2001 to such investors, and upon such investors&#146;
exercise of certain related warrants (collectively, the &#147;Conversion Stock&#148;) may
result in substantial dilution to the interest of other holders of our common
stock. To the extent a significant number of shares of Conversion Stock are
sold into the market, the price of our common stock could decrease. In that
case, we could be required to issue an increasingly greater number of shares of
common stock upon later conversions of the Convertible Debentures, upon payment
of interest in common stock or upon exercise of the related warrants. The
sales of these additional shares could further depress the price of the common
stock. If the sale of a significant number of shares of Conversion Stock
results in a decline in the price of the common stock, this event could
encourage short sales by the investors or others. Short sales could place
further downward pressure on the price of our common stock.
</FONT>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>THE OFFERING</B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are registering an aggregate of 17,224,886 shares of our common stock
that may be offered for sale or otherwise transferred from time to
time by three of our stockholders. Of the 17,224,886
shares offered by this prospectus, approximately 4.52&nbsp;million are presently
issued and outstanding as a result of our election on December&nbsp;21, 2001 to
convert our $30,000,000 7% note held by Oppenheimer Capital Income Fund into
our common stock. We are offering the remaining approximately 12.7&nbsp;million
shares as required under a registration rights agreement we entered into in
connection with the issuance of our Convertible Debentures. Of these 12.7
million shares offered by this prospectus, approximately 5.75&nbsp;million would be
issuable under the terms of our Convertible Debentures if all $50,000,000 of
the Convertible Debentures were converted into our common stock on the date of
this prospectus. We expect to require the conversion of Convertible
Debentures within 30 days following the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement of which this prospectus is a part and
approval of the issuance by our shareholders. The remaining approximately 6.95&nbsp;million shares could be
issued pursuant to the terms of the Convertible Debentures and associated
Make-Whole Warrants as a result of certain adjustment provisions of the
Convertible Debentures and the associated Make-Whole Warrants and if we elect to pay
interest on the Convertible Debentures in common stock in lieu of cash. The exact number of
shares to be issued and then offered pursuant to this prospectus is contingent
on many factors, including (i)&nbsp;our stock price,
(ii)&nbsp;whether and when we or the holders
of the Convertible Debentures elect to convert such Convertible Debentures into
our common stock, and (iii)&nbsp;prior to any such conversion, the number of shares
issued in lieu of cash interest payments on the Convertible Debentures. See
<I>&#147;Selling Stockholders &#151; Summary Of The Terms Of The Convertible Debentures And
Make-Whole Warrants.&#148;</I></FONT>

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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of our common stock
by the selling stockholders.</FONT>

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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>SELLING STOCKHOLDERS</B></FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following table sets forth certain information regarding the selling
stockholders&#146; beneficial ownership of our common stock as of January&nbsp;15, 2002.
This information in this table assumes the immediate conversion into our common
stock of all of the Convertible Debentures we issued on December&nbsp;21, 2001. See
<I>&#147;Relationship Between CSK and the Selling Stockholders.&#148;</I></FONT>

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        <TD width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="7%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="7%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="7%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="7%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="3%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="6%">&nbsp;</TD>
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        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Number of Shares</B></FONT></TD>
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<TR valign="bottom">
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Number of Shares</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Number of Shares</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Held After Sale of All</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Held Prior To</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>to be Registered In</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>Shares Registered in</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR valign="bottom">
        <TD nowrap align="left"><FONT size="1"><B>Name</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>This Offering</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>This Offering</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center" colspan="3"><FONT size="1"><B>this Offering</B></FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD nowrap align="center"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD colspan="3"><HR size="1" noshade></TD>
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        <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P.(1)</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="right"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">4,017,284</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2">(2)</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="right"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">3,452,244</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2">(2)</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="right"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">565,040</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2">(3)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Lehman Brothers Inc.</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="right"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">2,301,496</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2">(2)</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="right"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">2,301,496</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2">(2)</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="right"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">0</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap><FONT size="2">(3)</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>
<TR valign="bottom" bgcolor="#eeeeee">
        <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Oppenheimer Capital Income Fund (4)</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">6,364,188</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">4,524,886</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">1,839,302</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<TABLE width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<TR valign="top">
      <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(1)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P. is part of the Investcorp Group. The
Investcorp Group, as defined in a stockholders&#146; agreement among it and
certain other stockholders of the Company, owns 9,504,308 shares, or
24.9% of our outstanding common stock. The other parties to the
stockholders&#146; agreement own an additional 5,901,824 shares, or 15.5%
of our outstanding common stock. As the parties to the stockholders&#146;
agreement have agreed to vote with respect to certain matters as set
forth therein, all of them may be deemed to be a control group. As a
result, each stockholder may be deemed to beneficially own all shares of
common stock owned by all of the parties to the stockholders&#146; agreement.
Because we believe that the above presentation more accurately reflects
ownership of our common stock for the purpose of this prospectus, this
table does not reflect shares that may be deemed to be beneficially
owned by Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P. solely by virtue of the
stockholders&#146; agreement or by virtue of Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P.&#146;s
relationship with the other members of the Investcorp Group.</FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>
<TR valign="top">
      <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(2)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">These figures reflect the number of shares of our common stock
currently issuable upon conversion of all our Convertible Debentures
purchased by such selling stockholder on December&nbsp;21, 2001. In addition
to this amount, the aggregate number of shares covered by this
prospectus includes approximately 6.95&nbsp;million shares that (i)&nbsp;under
certain circumstances may be issuable pursuant to the exercise by the
selling stockholders of warrants issued on December&nbsp;21, 2001 in
connection with the sale of the Convertible Debentures (the &#147;Make-Whole
Warrants&#148;) or pursuant to an adjustment of the conversion price if the
Make-Whole Warrants are not exercisable; and (ii)&nbsp;may be issued to the
selling stockholders in lieu of cash interest payments prior to the
conversion of the Convertible Debentures (the number of shares payable
as interest shares will be determined based on the average of the
closing price of our stock for the 5 trading days preceding each
quarterly interest payment date). <I>See &#147;Relationship between CSK and the
Selling Shareholders&#148; </I>and <i>&#147;Summary of the Terms of the Convertible
Debentures and Make-Whole Warrants&#148;</I></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>
<TR valign="top">
      <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(3)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">We intend to require the
conversion of all of the Convertible Debentures within 30 days following
the effectiveness of the Registration Statement of which this
prospectus is a part and receipt of shareholder approval of the
issuance. In the unlikely event that we do not so convert the
Convertible Debentures, in addition to the 12.7&nbsp;million shares offered by this prospectus in
connection with the issuance of the Convertible Debentures, we could be
required under limited circumstances to issue additional shares to Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P. and
Lehman Brothers Inc. in connection with the conversion of the
Convertible Debentures, the in lieu of cash interest payments thereon,
and the exercise of the Make-Whole Warrants. In the
event such additional issuances are required, we are obligated under a
registration rights agreement to register any such additional shares.
<I>See &#147;Relationship between CSK and the Selling Shareholders&#148; </I>and <I>&#147;Summary
of the Terms of the Convertible Debentures and Make-Whole
Warrants&#148;</I></FONT></TD>
</TR>
<TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD><TR><TD>
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      <TD width="1%" align="left" nowrap><FONT size="2">(4)</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="3%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="96%"><FONT size="2">Oppenheimer Capital Income Fund (&#147;OCIF&#148;) is a registered investment
company managed by OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (&#147;OFI&#148;), an investment
adviser. Of the shares of common stock shown as being held by OCIF, OCIF
has sole voting power with respect to 6,364,188 shares, shared voting
power with respect to none of such shares, sole dispositive power with
respect to none of such shares and shared dispositive power with respect
to 6,364,188 of such shares. OFI has shared dispositive power with
respect to 6,364,188 of such shares, and also has shared dispositive
power with respect to an additional 20,000 shares of our common stock
held by the Millenium Income and Growth Fund.</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>Relationship Between CSK and the Selling Stockholders</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P. is a party to a stockholders&#146; agreement that
is described under the heading &#147;Certain Relationships and Related Transactions&#148;
in our Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K which is incorporated herein by reference.
In connection with the agreements relating to the issuance of the Convertible
Debentures, the parties to the stockholders&#146; agreement amended the agreement to
waive certain notification, preemptive and registration rights contained
therein. In such amendment, specific time deadlines for compliance with the
registration rights not waived were established, identical to those provided to
the purchasers of the Convertible Debentures, and the ability to obtain
payments for non-compliance with those deadlines were provided for certain of
the parties.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On August&nbsp;14, 2001, OCIF purchased from us in a private transaction a
$30,000,000 7% note that was convertible into shares of our common stock at a
conversion price of $6.63 per share. The note was converted into shares of our
common stock at our election on December&nbsp;21, 2001. In connection with OCIF&#146;s
purchase of the note, we agreed to register OCIF&#146;s shares for resale and OCIF
agreed to limited &#147;lock-up&#148; restrictions on its ability to sell the shares.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;On December&nbsp;21, 2001, we sold $50&nbsp;million aggregate principal amount of 7%
Convertible Subordinated Debentures and Make-Whole Warrants in a private
placement. Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P. purchased $30&nbsp;million of the
Convertible Debentures, and Lehman Brothers Inc (as assignee of LBI Group Inc.)
purchased $20&nbsp;million of the Convertible Debentures. The Convertible
Debentures are convertible into and the Make-Whole Warrants are exercisable
into shares of our common stock.
</FONT>
<P align="left"><FONT size="2"><B><I>Summary Of The Terms Of The Convertible Debentures And Make-Whole Warrants</I></B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The terms of the Convertible Debentures and Make-Whole Warrants are
complex and only briefly summarized in this prospectus. You may obtain
additional information concerning the terms of the Convertible Debentures and
Make-Whole Warrants in our Current Report on Form&nbsp;8-K filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission on December&nbsp;11, 2001, which included as exhibit 99.2
the Securities Purchase Agreement and forms of the Convertible Debentures and
Make-Whole Warrants, and which is incorporated herein by reference.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B><I>Shareholder Approval Requirement</I></B>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In accordance with the rules of the New York Stock Exchange, we must
obtain approval from our shareholders (&#147;Shareholder Approval&#148;) prior to issuing
common stock upon the conversion of the Convertible Debentures, in lieu of cash
interest payments thereon, or upon exercise of the Make-Whole Warrants:
</FONT>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">to Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P. (an affiliate of Investcorp
S.A., a principal stockholder of ours); or</FONT></TD>
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        <TD width="91%"><FONT size="2">to Lehman Brothers Inc. if the issuance of the shares would
exceed the applicable limit provided in the rules of the New York
Stock Exchange.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">In
connection with the negotiation of our recent refinancing, holders
of approximately 57% of our currently issued and outstanding common
stock have agreed to vote their shares in favor of these issuances at
a special meeting of our shareholders, currently scheduled for
February&nbsp;26, 2002.</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B><I>The Convertible Debentures</I></B>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Interest Payments</I>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest on the Convertible Debentures accrues at a rate of 7% per annum,
payable quarterly. We may elect to pay interest either in cash or additional
shares of our common stock.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If we elect to pay interest in shares of common stock, the number of
shares constituting any such payment will be equal to the interest payment due
divided by the average of the closing sale price of the common stock for the
five trading days prior to the applicable interest payment date. If the terms
of the Convertible Debentures limit our ability to issue shares of common stock
in payment of interest as described below, and we do not elect to pay interest
in cash, then the interest payment will be added to the outstanding principal
amount of the Convertible Debentures.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest must be paid in cash if any event constituting an event of
default specified in the Convertible Debentures or an event that with the
passage of time and without being cured would constitute an event of default
has occurred and is continuing on the interest payment date or any date which
is within 10 business days prior to an interest payment date. Upon
and during the continuance of an
event of default, interest on the Convertible Debentures and any overdue
payments increases to 12%, with further monthly increases up to 16%.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CSK
Auto Corporation is a holding company and derives all of its
operating income from its
subsidiaries, which are restricted, pursuant to the terms of other financing
obligations, from transferring funds to us to pay cash interest on the
Convertible Debentures except under certain circumstances.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Conversion</I>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prior to receiving Shareholder Approval, Lehman Brothers Inc. has the
option to convert its Convertible Debentures into our common stock subject to
the applicable limit set forth in the New York Stock Exchange rules. Once
Shareholder Approval has been obtained, both Lehman Brothers Inc. and
Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P. will have the option to convert all or any portion
of their Convertible Debentures into our common stock at any time, subject to
certain limitations described in the Convertible Debentures.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subject to such limitations, upon receiving Shareholder Approval, provided
(i)&nbsp;no event of default has occurred and is continuing, and (ii)&nbsp;there have not
occurred certain specified changes in management, we may force the conversion
of all of the outstanding Convertible Debentures into our common stock within
30&nbsp;days following the effectiveness of this prospectus.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regardless of whether Lehman Brothers Inc. and/or Investcorp CSK Holdings
L.P. elect to convert or we require conversion, the number of shares of our
common stock to be issued upon conversion of the Convertible Debentures will be
determined by dividing the outstanding principal amount being converted, plus
accrued interest for the immediately preceding quarter if we require the
conversion, by the conversion price then in effect. The conversion price is
currently $8.69, subject to adjustments in the event that on the earlier of (i)
a change of control of the Company, and (ii)&nbsp;November&nbsp;21, 2002, the average of
the closing sale prices of the Company&#146;s common stock on the trading days from
December&nbsp;21, 2001 through November&nbsp;20, 2002 is less than $8.69, subject to
adjustment as provided in the terms of the agreements pursuant to which the
Convertible Debentures were issued. In such event, the conversion price will
be reset to this average, but not less than $4.94. The conversion price may
change at the maturity of the Convertible Debentures (as described below), and
also may be subject to further adjustments as provided in the terms of the
agreements pursuant to which the Convertible Debentures were issued.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Maturity</I>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The maturity date of the Convertible Debentures is December&nbsp;21, 2006. If
any of the Convertible Debentures remain outstanding on the maturity date, we
may either redeem the Convertible Debentures in cash at a redemption price
equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest or convert such
amount into our common stock based on a conversion price equal to the average
of the closing sale prices of our common stock on each trading day during the
120 trading days preceding December&nbsp;21, 2006. If we fail to redeem or convert
the Convertible Debentures at maturity in accordance with their terms, we are
required to pay monetary penalties and the conversion price may be reduced.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<B><I>The Make-Whole Warrants</I></B>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The warrants are automatically exercisable into shares of our common stock
on the earlier of (i)&nbsp;a change of control of the Company and (ii)&nbsp;November&nbsp;21,
2002, only if the following two events have occurred:
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we have previously required the conversion of the
Convertible Debentures; and</FONT></TD>
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the conversion price of the Convertible Debentures at the
time of such required conversion is greater than the &#147;adjusted
conversion price&#148;.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">The &#147;adjusted conversion price&#148; is an amount equal to the greater of (i)&nbsp;the
average of the closing sale prices of our common stock on the trading days from
December&nbsp;21, 2001 through November&nbsp;20, 2002 and (ii) $4.94, as adjusted in the
case of a change of control and for specified dilutive events.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The number of shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of the
warrants is equal to the following amount, subject to adjustment in accordance
with the provisions of the agreement pursuant to which the Convertible
Debentures were issued and less a number of shares so as to have a cashless
exercise of the warrants based on an exercise price of $0.01:
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the quotient determined by dividing:
</FONT>
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        <TD><FONT size="2">the $50.0&nbsp;million principal amount of the
Convertible Debentures initially issued, plus any interest
payments added to the principal of the Convertible
Debentures, less the outstanding principal amount of the
Convertible Debentures on the date of exercise of the
warrants, by</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(B)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the adjusted conversion price; minus</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; the number of shares of our common stock we have issued upon
conversion of the Convertible Debentures prior to the date of exercise of the
warrants.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The warrants provide for adjustments and specific requirements for
treatment of the warrants in the event of a merger, sale of substantially all
assets or similar transaction involving the Company.
</FONT>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION</B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We are registering these shares of our common stock on behalf of the
selling stockholders and will not receive any proceeds from the offering. The
common stock covered by this prospectus may be offered and sold or distributed
by the selling stockholders, or by purchasers, transferees, donees, pledgees or
other successors in interest of the selling stockholders, directly or through
brokers, dealers, agents or underwriters who may receive compensation in the
form of discounts, commissions or similar selling expenses paid by the selling
stockholders or by a purchaser of these shares on whose behalf such party may
act as agent. The compensation as to a particular broker, dealer, agent or
underwriter may be less than or in excess of customary commissions. Sales and
transfers of these shares may be effected from time to time in one or more
transactions, in private or public transactions, on the New York Stock Exchange
or in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions or otherwise, at
a fixed price or prices that may be changed, at market prices prevailing at the
time of sale, at prices related to such prevailing market rates, at negotiated
prices, without consideration or by any other legally available means. Any or
all of these shares may be sold from time to time by means of:
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a block trade, in which a broker or dealer attempts to sell
these shares as agent but may position and resell a portion of
these shares as principal to facilitate the transaction;</FONT></TD>
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purchases by brokers, dealer or underwriters as principal
and the subsequent sale by such purchasers for their accounts
pursuant to this prospectus;</FONT></TD>
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ordinary brokerage transactions (which may include long or
short sales) and transactions in which the broker solicits
purchasers;</FONT></TD>
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&#147;at the market&#148; to or through market makers or into an
existing market for our common stock;</FONT></TD>
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in other ways not involving market makers or established
trading markets, including direct sales to purchasers or sales
effected through agents;</FONT></TD>
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through transactions in options, swaps or other derivatives
(whether exchange-listed or otherwise) including the writing (sale)
of put or call options on these shares;</FONT></TD>
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the pledging of shares as collateral to secure loans,
credit or other financing arrangements and, upon any subsequent
foreclosure, the disposition of shares by the lender thereunder;
and</FONT></TD>
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any combination of the foregoing, or any other legally
available means.</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To the extent required with respect to a particular offer or sale of these
shares, a prospectus supplement will be filed and will accompany this
prospectus, to disclose (i)&nbsp;the number of shares to be sold, (ii)&nbsp;the purchase
price, (iii)&nbsp;the name of any broker, dealer or agent effecting the sale or
transfer and the amount of any applicable discounts, commissions or similar
selling expenses, (iv)&nbsp;the name of the selling stockholders, (v)&nbsp;disclosure
that such broker, dealer or agent did not conduct any investigation to verify
information set out or incorporated by reference in this prospectus, and (vi)
any other relevant information.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The selling stockholders may transfer these shares by means of gifts,
donations and contributions. This prospectus may be used by the recipients of
such gifts, donations and contributions to offer and sell the shares received
by them, directly or through brokers, dealers or agents and in private or
public transactions. If, however, sales pursuant to this prospectus by any
such recipient could exceed 500 shares, a prospectus supplement would be
required to be filed to identify the recipient as the selling stockholder and
disclose any other relevant information. Such prospectus supplement would be
required to be delivered, together with this prospectus, to any purchaser of
such shares.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In connection with distributions of these shares or otherwise, the selling
stockholders or successors in interest may enter into hedging transactions with
brokers, dealers or other financial institutions that require the delivery by
such broker, dealer or other financial institution of the shares of our common
stock, in which such shares may be resold thereafter pursuant to this
prospectus.. In connection with such transactions, brokers, dealers or other
financial institutions may engage in short sales of our common stock in the
course of hedging the positions they assume with the selling stockholders. To
the extent permitted by applicable law, the selling stockholders also may sell
these shares short and redeliver the shares to close out such short positions.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The selling stockholders and any broker-dealers who participate in the
distribution of the shares may be deemed to be &#147;underwriters&#148; under the
Securities Act of 1933 and any discounts, commissions or similar selling
expenses they receive and any profit on the resale of the shares purchased by
them may be deemed to be underwriting commissions or discounts. Neither we nor
the selling stockholders can presently estimate the amount of such
compensation. We know of no existing arrangement between the seller
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<P><FONT size="2">stockholders, any other stockholder, broker, dealer, underwriter or agent
relating to the sale or distribution of the shares. The selling stockholders
may agree to indemnify any broker, dealer or agent that participates in
transactions involving the sale of these shares against
certain liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933. The aggregate net proceeds to the selling stockholders from the
sale of these shares will be the purchase price of the shares less any
discounts, concessions or commissions.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The selling stockholders are acting independently of us in making
decisions with respect to the timing, price, manner and size of each sale. We
have not engaged any broker, dealer or agent in connection with the
distribution of these shares. There is no assurance, therefore, that the
selling stockholders will sell any or all of the shares. In connection with
the offer and sale of the shares, we have agreed to make available to the
selling stockholders copies of this prospectus and any applicable prospectus
supplement and have informed the selling stockholders of the need to deliver
copies of this prospectus and any applicable prospectus supplement to
purchasers at or prior to the time of any sale of the shares covered by this
prospectus.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The shares covered by this prospectus may qualify for sale pursuant to
Section&nbsp;4(1) of the Securities Act of 1933 or Rule&nbsp;144 promulgated thereunder,
and may be sold pursuant to such provisions rather than pursuant to this
prospectus.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have agreed to pay all of the expenses incident to the registration of
the shares, other than discounts and selling concessions or commissions, if
any. We have agreed to indemnify the selling stockholders against certain
liabilities, including liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933.
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>WHERE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT CSK</B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>This prospectus incorporates important business and financial information
about CSK that is not included in this prospectus. CSK will provide, without
charge, a copy of any or all of the documents incorporated by reference in this
prospectus. Direct your request for copies to CSK Auto Corporation &#151; Investor
Relations, 645 E. Missouri Avenue, Suite&nbsp;400, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 (telephone
(602)&nbsp;265-9200). To obtain timely delivery, you must request the information no
later than five business days before the date that you must make your
investment decision.</I>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;CSK files annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and
other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission (&#147;SEC&#148;). You may
read and copy any such reports, statements or other information that CSK files,
at the SEC&#146;s Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., in Washington,
D.C. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the
Public Reference Room. CSK&#146;s SEC filings are also available from the New York
Stock Exchange, from commercial document retrieval services and from the
Internet site maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov. Information about
CSK is also available at CSK&#146;s Internet site at http://www.cskauto.com.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The SEC allows CSK to &#147;incorporate by reference&#148; the information it files
with the SEC. This means that CSK&#146;s SEC filings, containing important
disclosures, may be listed rather than repeated in full in this prospectus. In
addition, CSK&#146;s filings with the SEC after the date of this prospectus and
before the termination of this offering will update the information in this
prospectus and the incorporated filings. These later filings also will be
considered to be included in this prospectus. The documents listed below and
any future filings made prior to the termination of this offering with the SEC
under Section&nbsp;13(a), 13(c), 14, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, comprise the incorporated documents:
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CSK&#146;s Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K for the year ended February&nbsp;4, 2001.</FONT></TD>
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CSK&#146;s Quarterly Reports on Form&nbsp;10-Q for the quarters ended May&nbsp;6, August&nbsp;5, and November&nbsp;4, 2001.</FONT></TD>
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CSK&#146;s Current Report on Form&nbsp;8-K dated June&nbsp;29, August&nbsp;23, December&nbsp;11, 2001, and January&nbsp;18, 2002.</FONT></TD>
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The description of CSK stock contained in the Registration Statement
on Form&nbsp;S-1 filed with the SEC on November&nbsp;20, 1998 (file no.
333-67231)</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For information about CSK, you should rely only on the information
contained in this prospectus or incorporated by reference. CSK has not
authorized anyone else to provide you with different or additional information.
The information in this prospectus is accurate as of the date of the
prospectus. This information will be updated by means of supplemental or
revised prospectuses, and by the future filing of CSK&#146;s reports with the SEC,
described above.
</FONT>
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</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This prospectus includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate
to analyses and other information which are based on forecasts of future
results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements also
relate to our future prospects, developments and business strategies. The
statements contained in this prospectus that are not statements of historical
fact may include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have used the words &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;could,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148;
&#147;expect,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;predict,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;will&#148; and similar
terms and phrases, including references to assumptions, in this prospectus to
identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made
based on our management&#146;s expectations and beliefs concerning future events
affecting us and are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to our
operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and
many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to
differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by these
forward-looking statements. The factors described under the heading &#147;Risk
Factors&#148; are among those that may cause actual results to differ materially
from the forward-looking statements. All of our forward-looking statements
should be considered in light of these factors. We undertake no obligation to
update our forward-looking statements or risk factors to reflect new
information, future events or otherwise.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, we have filed reports with the SEC that include forward-looking
statements relating to, among other things, future prospects and estimated cost
savings. Like the forward-looking statements included in this prospectus, such
statements, which were based on estimates of amounts not yet determinable,
necessarily involve a number of risks and uncertainties, all of which are
difficult to predict and, in many cases, are beyond our control.
</FONT>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certain legal matters with respect to the shares of common stock being
registered hereunder will be passed upon by Gibson, Dunn &#038; Crutcher LLP.
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules
incorporated in this prospectus by reference to the Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K
of CSK Auto Corporation and its subsidiaries for the year ended February&nbsp;4,
2001 have been so incorporated in reliance on the reports of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, given on the authority of
said firm as experts in auditing and accounting.
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2">* * *
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>PART II</B>
</FONT>

<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>INFORMATION REQUIRED IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT</B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2"><B>Item&nbsp;14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.</B>
</FONT>
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        <TD width="5%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="13%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="1%">&nbsp;</TD>
        <TD width="14%">&nbsp;</TD>
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        <TD colspan="2"><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Accounting Fees</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">15,000</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD colspan="2"><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Legal Fees</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">20,000</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD colspan="2"><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">SEC Filing Fees</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">14,920</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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        <TD><DIV style="margin-left:10px; text-indent:-10px"><FONT size="2">Total Expenses</FONT></DIV></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">$</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="right"><FONT size="2">49,920</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2"><B>Item&nbsp;15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.</B>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section&nbsp;145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the &#147;DGCL&#148;) makes
provisions for the indemnification of officers and directors of corporations in
terms sufficiently broad to indemnify the officers and directors of the Company
under certain circumstances from liabilities (including reimbursement of
expenses incurred) arising under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the
&#147;Securities Act&#148;).
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As permitted by the DGCL, the Company&#146;s Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, as amended (the &#147;Charter&#148;), provides that, to the fullest extent
permitted by the DGCL, no director shall be liable to the Company or to its
stockholders for monetary damages for breach of his fiduciary duty as a
director. Delaware law does not permit the elimination of liability (i)&nbsp;for
any breach of the director&#146;s duty of loyalty to the Company or its
stockholders, (ii)&nbsp;for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii)&nbsp;in respect of
certain unlawful dividend payments or stock redemptions or repurchases, or (iv)
for any transaction from which the director derives an improper personal
benefit. The effect of this provision in the Charter is to eliminate the
rights of the Company and its stockholders (through stockholders&#146; derivative
suits on behalf of the Company) to recover monetary damages against a director
for breach of fiduciary duty as a director thereof (including breaches
resulting from negligent or grossly negligent behavior) except in the
situations described in clauses (i)-(iv), inclusive, above. These provisions
will not alter the liability of directors under federal securities laws.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition, the Charter provides that the Company may indemnify any
person who was or is a party or who was or is threatened to be made a party to
or is otherwise involved in any threatened, pending or completed action, suit
or proceeding (including, without limitation, one by or in the right of the
Company to procure judgment in its favor), whether civil, criminal,
administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he or she is or was
a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company or is or was serving at
the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of any
other corporation or enterprise, from and against any and all expenses
(including attorney&#146;s fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement
actually and reasonably incurred by such person. The Charter also provides
that the indemnification provided in the Charter shall not be deemed exclusive
of any other rights to which the indemnified party may be entitled and that the
Company may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any
director, officer, employee or agent of the Company or any other corporation or
enterprise against expense liability or loss whether or not the Company would
have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss
under the DGCL or under the Charter.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company&#146;s By-Laws (the &#147;Bylaws&#148;) provide that the Company may
indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party
to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether
civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in
the right of the Company) by reason of the fact that he is or was a director,
officer, employee or agent of the Company or is or was serving at the request
of the Company as a director, officer, employee or agent of any other
corporation or enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys&#146; fees),
judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if
such person acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in
or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person&#146;s
conduct was unlawful.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bylaws also provide that the Company may indemnify any person who was
or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or
completed action or suit by or in the right of the Company to procure judgment
in its favor by reason of the fact that such person acted in any of the
capacities set forth above, against expenses (including attorneys&#146; fees)
actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense
or settlement of such action or suit if such person acted under similar
standards, except that no indemnification may be made in respect of any claim,
issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable
to the Company unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery of the
State of Delaware or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall
determine that despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the
circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to be
indemnified for such expenses which the Court of Chancery of the State of
Delaware or the court in which such action was brought shall deem proper.
</FONT>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Bylaws also provide that to the extent a director or officer of the
Company has been successful in the defense of any action, suit or proceeding
referred to in the previous paragraphs or in the defense of any claim, issue,
or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses (including
attorneys&#146; fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection
therewith and that indemnification provided for in the Bylaws shall not be
deemed exclusive of any other rights to which the indemnified party may be
entitled.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a directors and officers insurance policy with a $50&nbsp;million
coverage limit in the aggregate per year.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2"><B>Item&nbsp;16. Exhibits.</B>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit&nbsp;Index are filed or
incorporated by reference as part of this Registration Statement.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2"><B>Item&nbsp;17. Undertakings.</B>
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp; To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a
post-effective amendment to this registration statement to include any material
information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed
in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the
registration statement.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp; That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the
Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to
be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and
the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial
bona fide offering thereof.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&nbsp; To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment
any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination
of the offering.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each filing of the
registrant&#146;s annual report pursuant to section 13(a) or section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (and, where applicable, each filing of an
employee benefit plan&#146;s annual report pursuant to section 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that is incorporated by reference in this
registration statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered herein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities
Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of
the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the
registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange
Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act of 1933 and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a
claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by
the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or
controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action,
suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person
in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless
in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling
precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether
such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act of 1933 and will be governed by the final adjudication of such
issue.
</FONT>
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<P align="center"><FONT size="2"><B>SIGNATURES</B>
</FONT>

<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form&nbsp;S-3 and has duly caused this Registration
Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of Phoenix, State of Arizona, on January&nbsp;18, 2002.
</FONT>
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        <TD width="50%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="50%"><FONT size="2">CSK AUTO CORPORATION</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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<P>
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        <TD width="50%"><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD width="50%"><FONT size="2">By: /s/ Don. W. Watson<BR>
Name: Don W. Watson<BR>
<I>Title: Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer</I></FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Each of the undersigned, being a director or officer of CSK Auto
Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the &#147;Company&#148;), hereby constitutes and
appoints Lon Novatt and Don Watson, and each of them, his true and lawful
attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution,
for him and in his name, place and stead in any and all capacities, to sign any
and all amendments (including post-effective amendments) to this registration
statement, and any registration statement related to the offering contemplated
by this registration statement that is to be effective upon filing pursuant to
Rule&nbsp;462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 and to file the same, with all
exhibits thereto and all other documents in connection therewith, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorneys-in-fact and
agents, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and
every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done to the end that such
Registration Statement or Registration Statements shall comply with the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the applicable Rules and Regulations
adopted or issued pursuant thereto, as fully and to all intents and purposes as
he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that
said attorneys-in-fact and agents, or any of them or their substitute or
resubstitute, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
</FONT>
<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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        <TD nowrap align="center"><FONT size="1"><B>Name</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center"><FONT size="1"><B>Title</B></FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="1">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD nowrap align="center"><FONT size="1"><B>Date</B></FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Maynard Jenkins
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Maynard Jenkins</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Chairman of the Board,<br>
Chief Executive Officer and<br>
Director<br>
(Principal Executive Officer)
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Don W. Watson
<HR size="1" noshade>
Don W. Watson</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Chief Financial Officer<BR>
(Principal Financial Officer)
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ John F. Antioco
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John F. Antioco</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Mamoun Askari
<HR size="1" noshade>
Mamoun Askari</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ James G. Bazlen
<HR size="1" noshade>
James G. Bazlen</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Morton Godlas
<HR size="1" noshade>
Morton Godlas</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Charles K. Marquis
<HR size="1" noshade>
Charles K. Marquis</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
</TR>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Christopher J. O&#146;Brien
<HR size="1" noshade>
Christopher J. O&#146;Brien</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Robert Smith<HR size="1" noshade>
Robert Smith</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

<TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Christopher J. Stadler
<HR size="1" noshade>
Christopher J. Stadler</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Jules Trump<HR size="1" noshade>
Jules Trump</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>
        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">
Director
</FONT></TD>
        <TD><FONT size="2">&nbsp;</FONT></TD>

<TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">/s/ Eddie Trump<HR size="1" noshade>
Eddie Trump</FONT></TD>
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Director
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Savio W. Tung</FONT></TD>
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Director
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        <TD align="left" valign="top"><FONT size="2">January&nbsp;18, 2002</FONT></TD>
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<P><FONT size="2">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The following is a list of Exhibits included as part of this Registration
Statement. Items marked with a single asterisk are filed herewith.
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">4.03</FONT></TD>
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Form of Common Stock certificate, incorporated herein by reference to our Registration
Statement on Form&nbsp;S-1 (File No.&nbsp;333-43211)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">4.04</FONT></TD>
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Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of December&nbsp;7, 2001 by and among CSK Auto Corporation,
LBI Group, Inc. and Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P., including form of 7% Convertible
Subordinated Debenture and form of Make-Whole Warrant, incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit&nbsp;99.2 of our Current Report on Form&nbsp;8-K, filed December&nbsp;11, 2001.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">4.05</FONT></TD>
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Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December&nbsp;7, 2001 by and among CSK Auto Corporation,
LBI Group, Inc. and Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P., incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
99.3 of our Current Report on Form&nbsp;8-K, filed December&nbsp;11, 2001.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">5.1*</FONT></TD>
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Opinion of Gibson, Dunn &#038; Crutcher LLP, as to the legality of the securities being registered.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">23.1*</FONT></TD>
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Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">23.2*</FONT></TD>
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Consent of Gibson, Dunn &#038; Crutcher LLP (included in the opinion filed as Exhibit&nbsp;5.1 to this
Registration Statement)</FONT></TD>
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        <TD valign="top"><FONT size="2">24.1*</FONT></TD>
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Powers of Attorney (included on signature page)</FONT></TD>
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                                                                     EXHIBIT 5.1








                   [GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER L.L.P. LETTERHEAD]

                                January 18, 2002





CSK Auto Corporation
645 E. Missouri Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85012



           Re:  CSK Auto Corporation Registration Statement on Form S-3


Ladies and Gentlemen:

           We have examined the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the
"Registration Statement") of CSK Auto Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the
"Company"), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission")
pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), in
connection with the registration of up to 17,224,886 shares of the Company's
common stock, $.01 par value per share (the "Common Stock").

           Of the 17,224,886 shares covered by the Registration Statement,
4,524,886 shares of Common Stock are outstanding and are being registered for
sale by Oppenheimer Capital Income Fund (the "Oppenheimer Shares") and a maximum
of 12,700,000 shares of Common Stock are not yet outstanding and are being
registered for sale following their receipt by Investcorp CSK Holdings L.P.
("Holdings") and Lehman Brothers Inc. ("LBI") upon conversion of, or as a result
of interest payments made on, the 7% Convertible Subordinated Debentures issued
to Holdings and LBI on December 21, 2001 (the "Convertible Debentures"), or
exercise of the Make-Whole Warrants dated 12/21/01 (the "Make-Whole Warrants")
issued to Holdings and LBI in connection with the purchase of the Convertible
Debentures (the "Debenture Shares" and, collectively with the Oppenheimer
Shares, the "Shares").

           For the purpose of the opinion set forth below, we have examined and
are familiar with the proceedings taken and proposed to be taken by the Company
in connection with the sale of the Oppenheimer Shares, and the agreements
related to the issuance of the Debenture Shares including:

         (i)      the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of August 14, 2001
                  by and between the Company and Oppenheimer Capital Income
                  Fund;

         (ii)     the $30,000,000 7% Convertible Note issued to Oppenheimer
                  Capital Income Fund by the Company on August 14, 2001;

         (iii)    the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of December 7, 2001
                  by and among the Company, LBI Group Inc. and Holdings;



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         (iv)     the $30,000,0000 7% Convertible Subordinated Debenture issued
                  to Holdings and the $20,000,000 7% Convertible Subordinated
                  Debenture issued to LBI; and

         (v)      the Make-Whole Warrants issued to Holdings and LBI.

In addition, we have examined and are familiar with such corporate records of
the Company and certificates of officers of the Company and of public officials,
and such other documents as we have deemed relevant and necessary as the basis
for the opinion set forth below. In such examination, we have assumed the
genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents submitted to us
as originals, the conformity to original documents of all documents submitted to
us as certified or photostatic copies and the authenticity of the originals of
such copies.

           Based upon the foregoing examination and in reliance thereon, and in
reliance on statements of fact contained in the documents that we have examined
it is our opinion (i) that the Oppenheimer Shares are duly authorized, validly
issued, fully paid and nonassessable and (ii) that the Debenture Shares, when
issued in accordance with the terms of the Convertible Debentures and the
Make-Whole Warrants, will be duly authorized, validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable.

           This opinion is being furnished in accordance with the requirements
of Item 16 of Form S-3 and Item 601(b)(5)(i) of Regulation S-K.

           Our opinions are limited to the effect of the present state of the
laws of the United States of America and the State of Delaware. We are not
admitted to practice in the State of Delaware; however, we are generally
familiar with the Delaware General Corporation Law as presently in effect and
have made such inquiries as we consider necessary to render the opinions
contained herein. We assume no obligation to revise or supplement our opinions
should the present laws, or the interpretation thereof, be changed.

           We consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement, and we further consent to the use of our name under the
caption "Legal Matters" in the Registration Statement and the Prospectus which
forms a part thereof. In giving these consents, we do not thereby admit that we
are within the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of
the Securities Act or the Rules and Regulations of the Commission.

                                      Very truly yours,

                                      /s/ Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
                                      Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

RMR/SKT/LSL/JMF




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                                                                    Exhibit 23.1

                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form S-3 of our reports dated March 28, 2001 relating to the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appear
in CSK Auto Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February
4, 2001. We also consent to the references to us under the headings "Experts" in
such Registration Statement.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers L.L.P.


Phoenix, Arizona

January 17, 2002



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