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Custom/Non-Factory Equipment

Published on: May 16, 2020 | Last Updated on: September 25, 2025
Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike Personal Injury Lawyers.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor (2004).

Key Takeaways

  • Custom/Non-Factory Equipment coverage is an optional addition to your auto insurance policy for equipment installed after a vehicle leaves the factory.
  • This coverage includes items like amplifiers, spoilers, and stereos, but it will not cover illegal equipment such as video displays for entertainment in the front of the car.
  • Your claim for this coverage may be rejected if the equipment is illegal, improperly installed, or was the cause of an accident.

A possible addition to your Illinois auto insurance policy is a Custom/Non-Factory Equipment coverage. This is recommended for those who have invested in custom equipment for their vehicle and have the budget to spare.

This additional insurance will only cover equipment installed in the vehicle after it’s left the factory. Some non-factory equipment includes amplifiers, cellphones, body kits, spoilers, and stereos.  However, be reminded that this will not cover car LCD monitors placed in front of the car used for other than navigation. Video displays used for entertainment, business, or purposes other than navigation are illegal in Illinois.

Custom/Non-Factory Equipment coverage is an addition to a policyholder’s main auto insurance policy. Keep in mind that this coverage may be rejected when the added equipment is illegal, improperly installed, or has caused the accident.

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