Coverage for Traveling to Mexico

Border Crossing

Whether you are going to Mexico to visit with family or for a vacation, it is important to understand how your car insurance will be affected by your trip.

Most U.S. insurance companies do not offer insurance within Mexico, although some do cover your physical damage for a few miles past the border. With liability coverage, however, you are on your own.

It is also important to note that it is illegal in Mexico for any U.S.-based company to sell liability coverage. This means you must purchase liability coverage through a Mexican insurance company, which is mandatory in at least 14 states as of 2014. In addition to this, under Mexican law, it is imperative that your insurance has limits of at least $300,000, if not more.

You must also remember that liability coverage protects other people and property that you may damage in an at-fault accident.

Infinity’s Partnership with NFP

With this in mind, you should know that Infinity offers coverage in Mexico through our insurance partner NFP, one of the leading providers of Mexican Auto Insurance in the United States.

If you’re traveling to Mexico this Holiday season and are unsure of where to start, give us a call at 1-800-INFINITY.

Our agents are highly trained and qualified to get you the coverage that you need, this includes insurance within Mexico.

There is also an NFP number available ready to assist you in English and Spanish: NFP Phone Number.
 

Plan Highlights: What Does the Policy Include?

All of these extended plans will cover physical damage, total theft, and vandalism. They will also offer a minimum of $500K of liability coverage.

Policyholders may also be eligible for coverage that can help cover the cost of legal assistance in the unlikely event that they end up in court.

A policy through Infinity can also include roadside assistance if you ask for it, and we also offer fixed deductibles to accommodate your needs. Most of the Mexican Insurance products offered by Infinity also offer Uninsured Motorist coverage as well as varying amounts of Medical Payments coverage. Standard plans are also available.

Under federal Mexican law, at-fault parties in a car accident must prove that they can pay for the damages. If there is a death in an accident, the responsible party must be able to pay at least $25,000. So it would be a very good idea to get at least that much liability coverage. If you are unable to prove that you can pay, you may end up with a substantial fine, not to mention some time in a Mexican jail.

Get Insurance in Advance

It is best to buy your insurance in advance of your trip. Even though there are some places where you can buy insurance near the border, your choices may be limited. Once you arrive at the border, you will need your proof of insurance, driver’s license, and passport.

One thing that is not covered by any of our insurance plans is rental cars because you cannot legally take a car you do not own into Mexico. A vehicle crossing the border must be documented as your own vehicle.

Before any trip for which you take your car out of the country, contact your insurance agent to make sure that you get the coverage you will need. Call one of our friendly agents at 1-800-INFINITY today.

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