Importing your car into Mexico can be confusing. Mexico law mandates that cars and other land vehicles of foreign registration which will cross the border have to get a license, usually referred to as temporary import permits or TIP. Everyone has to follow this law, even those with permanent residency or citizenship in Mexico who want to bring in cars which have been registered outside of Mexico. It should be noted, however, that requirements for expats or foreigners are not the same as for Mexico nationals. The only exception to the TIP requirement for importing your car into Mexico is …

  Road checkpoints in Mexico are a familiar sight, installed in response to the rising cartel presence in the country. They have been put there mostly to look for guns, drugs and evidence of cartel activities. If you are traveling by car in Mexico, expect to see several along both highways and secondary roads. However, as long as you don’t have any guns or drugs in the car, you should have no worries. Most checkpoints are manned by military personnel, and may be semi-permanent or temporary installations. They can appear at any time of the day and night, and may …

  The Mexican car insurance you arranged for when you first started planning your road trip into Mexico is now about to pay back as you ruefully survey the damage to your car. Or perhaps your vehicle was stolen. At any rate, because you have Mexican car insurance, you should have nothing to worry about. That is if you keep a few critical things in mind and have the right coverage’s. Here is what you will need to do to file a Mexican car insurance claim. The first step in filing a Mexican car insurance claim is to get a …

What is Sentri? Sentri is a fast track back to the United States and works exceptionally well for those who are frequent travelers to and from Mexico and the United States. Mexico Auto Insurance takes on a whole new meaning when it comes to Sentri.Using Sentri makes it possible for travelers to use the Ready Lanes and essentially quicken the entire process of going through customs and moving into the United States at a faster speed. Sentri was introduced many years ago and it makes the traveling speed much faster as well as safer for those traveling northbound into the …

Mexico liability insurance is necessary when you drive in Mexico. Forewarned is forearmed, and being prepared for all contingencies is a good way to make sure your road trip across the border and beyond is carefree and enjoyable. Here are 7 things to know about Mexico liability insurance. Mexican Liability Insurance is mandated by Law It used to be that only some states required it, but Mexico liability insurance is now a must when driving anywhere in the country. Failure to produce proof of coverage can get you in a heap of trouble, especially if there is an accident. Mexico …

When you travel across the U.S. border into Mexico, border patrol and checkpoints should be expected. The purpose of military checkpoints in places like Baja, Mexico are there for one purpose only – to catch those involved in illegal activities, like drug trafficking and gun smuggling. Typically, checkpoints are located at the borders of countries, but in Mexico, they are also within the country. This means that while driving around in Baja, you could come across military checkpoint signs along the way. How Many Military Checkpoints Are in Mexico? The amount of military checkpoints in Mexico varies depending on the …

You can’t argue that driving into Mexico is the best way to enjoy your trip. Likely, there are points of interest you want to stop at and what better way to do so than with your own vehicle? However, if you don’t want to drive your own car or don’t have one, you have another option — a rental car. Just make sure to speak with the rental company and your Mexico Insurance agent before you take your trip. You’ll also need to ensure you understand the border crossing regulations, along with the vehicle importation laws of Mexico.   Entering …