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Can a US citizen with US drivers license only, drive a Mexican plated car into Mexico?
I live in California. The car has valid Mexican plates. I am a US citizen and only have the US drivers license.
Will I have a problem crossing it back into Mexico?
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Taking two cars to Tijuana from San Diego
Can I take two cars from San Diego to Tijuana at the same time? Driving one and pulling the 2nd. Both are under my name, I have US and Mexican Nationality. Family reunion in TJ need 2 cars.
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Where is the "Additional Parking" at the Cross Border Xpress (CBX, on the San Diego side)?
I read on https://www.crossborderxpress.com/en/parking:
Additional Parking - $15 USD
Where is the "Additional Parking" in CBX?
At first I thought the "Additional Parking" may be ...
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Does a picture of one's proof of automobile registration suffice to enter Mexico by car, or does have to present the physical orginal paper?
When driving from the US to Mexico, according to https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/us-mexicoborder.html:
Travelers should be sure to enter Mexico with valid proof of ...
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What is this parking lot next to the Otay crossing between Mexico and the United States?
I see a parking lot next to the Otay crossing (one of three ports of entry (POE) in the San Diego–Tijuana metropolitan region) on
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Buying a car in Mexico as a non-resident
I'm planning to go to Mexico this winter, buy a cheap used car/van and start going south. The intinerary is not really strict, thought I'd cross different countries (perhaps I'll reach Chile?).
What ...
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Vehicle customs, lost passport
My truck and I are US citizens. The truck permit for 6 months in Mexico cost $485. I must be at the border by 6/6 and I'm 8 hours away. The problem is I can't find my passport! What will happen? Can I ...
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How can I rent a car one way from the US to Mexico?
I am moving from Asheville, North Carolina, to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico later this year. We have two dogs that are too large for an airplane.
We need to rent a car to drive to Puerto Vallarta and ...
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San Ysidro Border Parking Options?
Just got back from the San Ysidro border area and was dismayed to see that the going rate is now around $25/day for parking. It used to be closer to $5-$7 but I guess there was a re-routing of the I-5 ...
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L/100 km or km/L? which one is used? I am planning travel in Mexico & Colombia by car [closed]
In America we say the fuel economy of car in miles/gallon. I know in k countries people use liters/100 km. Some countries use km/liter.
My question is: Which format is used in Mexico, Colombia, and ...
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Options for Mexican car insurance? [closed]
What are some of my options for obtaining Mexican car insurance? I know that as you approach the border, every other store seems to sell it but I have never stopped in to ask about rates. I also found ...
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Can a non-US citizen drive my US car in Mexico?
I have a US-registered vehicle in Mexico. An American friend once told me that only other Americans can legally drive a US car in Mexico. That is to say, I cannot legally lend the car to a Mexican ...
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Replacing windshield with Mexican auto permit
When you drive from the U.S. into Mexico (past the free-trade zone) you are required to obtain a foreign vehicle permit, which is affixed to the windshield (with a receipt portion to be kept in the ...
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Can I leave my U.S. car in Mexico on an FM3 visa?
As a U.S. citizen in Mexico on an FM3 visa, can I leave my car in Mexico when I travel to other countries as long as my visa is still current, or must my car follow me when I leave the country?
If it ...
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What should I look for in a vehicle insurance policy for taking my US vehicle into Mexico?
I have been told that driving my private vehicle from California into Mexico is no big deal EXCEPT that I must have Mexican insurance. I am looking for specific recommendations about what to look for ...
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Can I take multiple cars into Mexico from the U.S.?
I've taken my car into Mexico multiple times from the United States, on a Tourist visa. Is it possible to take more than one car registered to me at the same time (obviously with a second driver)?
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