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From: ark@alice.UucP (Andrew Koenig)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Short-term auto insurance in Mexico
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Date: Sat, 23-Nov-85 23:55:08 EST
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Posted: Sat Nov 23 23:55:08 1985
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> I am planning to visit Mexico for 2-3 days. My auto insurance does not extend
> to Mexico and I have been told that I can get short-term insurance at the
> border. I will be grateful if someone can tell me about the different
> possibilities.
>   - How expensive is it compared to US rates?
>   - Is there a choice of insurance companies?
>   - How much insurance is required by law in Mexico?
>   - Is there a cheaper way than buying at the border?

My understanding is that Mexican auto insurance is basically
a bribe -- if you don't have it and get into an accident,
they will confiscate your car, throw you in jail, and lose the key.