{"id":328,"date":"2019-12-30T23:23:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T23:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanborns.com\/blog\/?p=328"},"modified":"2025-02-10T17:26:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T17:26:05","slug":"can-i-buy-temporary-mexican-car-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sanborns.com\/blog\/can-i-buy-temporary-mexican-car-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Buy Temporary Mexican Car Insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When traveling to Mexico, you must have Mexican car insurance. In general,\u00a0your American car insurance won\u2019t cover you<\/strong>\u00a0across the border, and you must have a certain amount of coverage to drive legally on Mexico roadways. But you may only be traveling for vacation or visiting family before heading back home. In that case, what happens to your auto insurance?<\/p>\n

Can I Have Mexican and American Car Insurance?<\/h2>\n

You can insure your vehicle with more than one policy. Your U.S. car insurance won\u2019t typically carry when you cross the border to Mexico and vice versa. Having one type of insurance won\u2019t negate the other. Once you cross back into the U.S., your policy should be the same as you left it.<\/p>\n

Is There Temporary Mexican Car Insurance?<\/h2>\n

Tourist auto insurance<\/strong>\u00a0is car insurance which is specifically for travelers. You can extend this policy for up to a year or simply have it set to match the length of your trip in Mexico.<\/p>\n

What Does Mexican Car Insurance Cover?<\/h2>\n

To drive legally in Mexico, you must carry liability car insurance in case you cause a wreck. Driving without insurance can result in expensive fines or even jail time. But this liability insurance is far from comprehensive. A lot of things can happen when traveling and you should be prepared for the most likely events. A typical Mexican car insurance policy will cover:<\/p>\n