Driving in Mexico

Mexico’s Hoy No Circula Vehicle Driving Restrictions

If you intend to drive in or through Mexico City and environs, you'll need to take into account a vehicle restriction program as part of your journey plans

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

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.

Mexico City’s Rush Hour Anxiety and Road Rage Review

Road traffic congestion in Mexico City is reaching saturation point, giving rise to stress, argument, and more late arrivals

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

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

Some Practical and Safety Tips for Driving in Mexico

Most road trips in Mexico pass by trouble-free. This article shares practical tips to help avoid common hazards that drivers may encounter on the road in Mexico

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

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

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