Despite widespread belief to the contrary, having insurance for your automobile is mandatory under Mexican law. As of January 2019, Mexico instituted a new regulation requiring all vehicles driving on federal highways to have, at minimum, third party liability insurance coverage. An accident means facing a local judge who determines fault. Although many are under the…
Due to the recent warning regard travel in Mexico, many people are wondering if it’s safe to take trips past our southern border in 2019. Despite the easy access, unbeatable coastal vistas, mysterious and intriguing ancient ruins, and quaint colonial towns – Mexico has earned a sour reputation as a country rife with crime and…
Is Mexican Car Insurance really necessary? Absolutely! Under Mexican regulations, foreign drivers are legally required to be held financially responsible for any damages caused to automobiles – as well as bodily harm.The only alternative to having Mexican auto insurance is obtaining a pre-arranged bond through a bank in Mexico, or having cash on-hand that is…
You Can Save Thousands of Dollars There’s a good chance you’ll save as much as 70% on your dental work when you consider traveling to Mexico. For an individual tooth implant with a crown – save over $3,000. Same day root canal? Save $750+. If it’s dentures you’re after, you could save a whopping $1,300….
Driving in Mexico City – What you need to Know If you plan on driving in Mexico City (or plan to drive through Mexico City), please read this article. What is the Hoy No Circula program? The goal of the “Hoy No Circula” program is to set standards that reduce vehicular traffic in the State…
Mexican Surgeon Cosmetic surgery in the United States is cost-prohibitive for many Americans. Because procedures associated with aesthetics are usually not covered by medical insurance providers in the U.S., people who want to enjoy everything from breast augmentation to IPL skin treatments must pay out of pocket. Yet, many cosmetic treatments can enhance our lives–the…
MexInsurance.com and the Hoopology Academy teamed up this summer to offer a camp to the children of Tijuana and it was a huge success. Jason Perkins, the founder of Hoopology applied his expertise and passion for the game south of the border this July to the benefit of the Children of Tijuana, Mexico. Mr. Perkins applies…
Rosarito dumps more than 20 million gallons of raw sewage into the ocean every day. Several local news outlets have reported this story which includes drone footage of the massive amounts of raw sewage pouring into the ocean at Rosarito.
Daily Insurance Time Zone Support When you purchase daily Mexican Insurance, “mexinsurance,” you are buying 24-hour blocks, and you have the option to purchase as many days as you want. You choose when to start, and it will end 24 hours (or however many days you select) later at the same time. As a California…
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Here are some important things to note when you tow your boat, trailer, another car, utility trailer or ATV down to Mexico:
1. You MUST identify the towed unit when trailering in Mexico. When you add weight to the rear of your automobile it changes the operating dynamic and risk. Failure to tow behind an insured vehicle without listing …
There is a natural draw from Canada to Mexico. So, what do Canadians need to consider before taking the trip across both borders into the land of Sun and Relaxation? How can a Canadian prepare themselves properly to ensure a relaxing trip? Here are the requirements: Passport. Before you cross into Mexico – make you…
Making a Mexican Insurance Claim near the U.S. border might require awareness regarding the Cell Tower you are using. IF a U.S. cell tower is picked up you will need to use the dialing rules for calling Mexico (011 52…
When driving a Diesel powered vehicle into Mexico make considerations. If you have the newer diesel engines that require low sulfur (Diesel 2) then check this locator for up-to-date Diesel 2 stations throughout Mexico. Also in this article we explain the differences and show what signs to look for at the Pemex gas stations.
The people of Tijuana are protesting the gas prices and political situation in Tijuana and throughout Mexico. The protesters are literally blocking traffic in both directions at the border which is causing closure. Unless you want to wait 6 hours to cross, or drive to Arizona to cross, pass on your weekend excursion to Baja this weekend.
“Mexico” Mike Nelson is one of the most informed tourists in all of Mexico. For over 50 years he has analyzed every road, published and unpublished for the benefit of his members. From his personal blog you can get trip advice and personalized maps with handy first hand advice from a professional Mexico traveller.
FiIllable Mexican FMM form from the Mexican Government. (Disclaimer: by using this online form you are using a non-mexinsurance.com website which does not adhere to Mexico Insurance Services Privacy Policy.)
The Mexican Insurance Industry automobile theft report from March 2016 to February 2017. Theft is up in Baja North, Carjackings are up across the country…Tourist communities are relatively low theft zones. This blog posts shares reports and graphs of active theft reports up to 2017
Mexinsurance Roadside Assistance. Our commitment as premier Mexican auto insurance provider is to ease stress involved with the unexpected happening while you drive in Mexico. Obviously, a flat tire, an accident, car breakdown – these things will cause paint and it is out of our control. Mexinsurance Roadside Assistance is always included;
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Please make sure you check your international dialing and data plans before you leave for Mexico!!!
