Driving in Mexico

Insurance for Your Mexican-plated Car in the USA & Canada

When you drive your Mexican-plated car north across the border, you’ll need to get special third-party liability insurance that’s valid in the US and Canada

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.

FAQs: Importing a Foreign-plated Vehicle to Mexico

These are the most frequently-asked questions we receive about importing foreign-plated cars and other vehicles to Mexico—updated regularly

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

Dealing with Vehicle Breakdowns on a Mexico Road Trip

Mechanical breakdowns can happen to even the best maintained vehicles. Get practical tips for dealing with car breakdowns when you’re on a road trip in Mexico

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

Road Border Crossing between Mexico and the USA

Driving Out of Mexico with Your Foreign-Plated Vehicle

You need to export your vehicle from Mexico before its permit expires. Learn about dealing with the Temporary Import Permit (TIP) when you leave Mexico

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

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

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