Driving in Mexico

The Typical Costs of Running Your Own Car in Mexico

Having and driving your own car in Mexico gives you a lot of transport flexibility. This article describes the costs of owning and running a car in Mexico

Guide to Mexico Auto Insurance and Roadside Assistance

When you drive your car to Mexico, travel with complete peace of mind, by being properly insured. This guide explains how.

Tips for Keeping Your Vehicle Safe and Secure in Mexico

Car thieves operate everywhere; this article shares helpful tips and insights to help keep your vehicle and its possessions secure when you're driving in Mexico

Getting Around: A Guide to Mexican Street Speak

Spanish offers a potpourri of different terms to describe paths, streets, roads, and highways. This article provides a practical primer to help you get around

Liability Risk: Foreign Auto Insurance Limitations in Mexico

When you bring your vehicle to Mexico, be aware that no US or Canadian auto insurance provides the coverage you really need—liability to third parties

Toll gate and elevated beltway in Mexico City

Using Mexico’s Toll Roads and Mexico City’s Elevated Beltway

Mexico's toll roads offer fast and efficient highway connections between major Mexican towns and cities. This article describes how to access and pay for them

Rules for Driving Foreign-Plated Vehicles in Mexico

Discover the rules for visitors and foreign residents driving foreign-plated vehicles in Mexico—as well as for Mexicans driving foreign-plated vehicles here

FAQs: Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for Vehicles in Mexico

You need to obtain a Temporary Import Permit to drive a foreign-plated vehicle into Mexico. This article answers commonly-asked questions about a vehicle TIP