Category Archives: Driving in Mexico Posts

Back in the USA! … with my Mexican-plated car.

May 8, 2013 Good News ! With all the concerns over what to do with foreign-plated cars, we forgot to include descriptions of what to do with your Mexican-plated car if you want to go back to the USA.   The … Continue reading

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Update on Yucatan State Police Car Protocols

“Tonteria…” “Todo es una tonteria…” Ever notice that the police often drive around with their lights flashing? Should you stop or pull over? … Up to this morning, I thought the answer was: “No, keep driving, but use caution/care.” Once … Continue reading

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New Permanent Import Vehicle Emissions Testing Requirements for Mexico

As of Nov. 20, 2011, Aduana has instituted new emissions testing requirements for permanently importing vehicles from the US into Mexico. Contemporaneous testing must be done in the USA at certified stations before entering Mexico to get a Permanent Import … Continue reading

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Auto Parts Terminology: Spanish-English / English-Spanish

See Full Article at: “Auto Parts Terminology: Spanish-English / English-Spanish – The Article “ Had any conversations with your Mexican mechanic lately, when you were reduced to pointing and gesturing when trying to describe what’s wrong with your car? Has … Continue reading

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New Requirements for Bringing Foreign-Plated Cars into Mexico: Banjercito

The Mexican Ministry of Finance and Public Credit has issued a new decree affecting expats bringing foreign plated cars into Mexico: “New Requirements for Bringing Foreign-Plated Cars into Mexico: Banjercito”. From the Banjercito website: “IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT The Ministry of Finance … Continue reading

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Driving in Mexico: Issues & Fun

This Category describes some of the issues with Importing Vehicles, Dealing with the Police, Auto Maintenance & Repairs, City Driving, and Cross Country Driving. * * Cross Country Driving? – See Dave & Shirley’s excellent site: Driving Through Mexico * … Continue reading

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