| Many people feel that they have sufficient auto | | | | there is a high possibility that it won't be sufficient to |
| insurance coverage because they meet the minimum | | | | cover the damage. |
| liability requirement of the state. In Mexico, the | | | | Some comprehensive coverage policies offer |
| government set a different requirement for the | | | | protection for the car within a distance away from |
| vehicles from the United States. | | | | Mexico. Most policies only offer coverage for as far |
| There are two types of auto insurance for Mexico | | | | as 10 miles from the Mexican border. It is possible to |
| travelers including combined single and split limit | | | | purchase the auto insurance while at the border. |
| coverages. The combined single limit coverage will | | | | However, if you shop online for the auto insurance, |
| pay for the property damage and bodily injuries. For | | | | you can save more money. |
| example, if you purchase combined single limit | | | | Driving without car insurance is considered a crime in |
| coverage that worth $100,000, the amount will be | | | | Mexico. If you get involved in an accident, the police |
| used to cover the personal property and medical | | | | will investigate on the case to find out who is at fault. |
| costs if you encounter with an accident in Mexico. | | | | While investigating the case, the police will check if |
| The combined single limit coverage is the most | | | | your car is insured. If your car is not insured, you will |
| demanded auto insurance by Mexico travelers. | | | | be taken into custody and be imprisoned. If you |
| The split limit coverage offers different coverage | | | | want to be released from the jail, you have to post |
| amount for different coverages. It is written in three | | | | a bond. In addition, you have to pay for the property |
| numbers, for example, 10/20/40. The first number | | | | damages and medical cost of the other party. |
| represents the coverage for property damage; the | | | | Many auto insurance companies offer six to twelve |
| second number offers coverage for the personal | | | | months policies. Some companies offer special |
| injury. The third number is the limit of coverage | | | | insurance plans that are designed from tourist. When |
| awarded per person if multiple individuals are involved | | | | shopping for Mexico auto insurance, make sure you |
| in the accident. | | | | check the benefits that are included in the policy. The |
| Split coverage is cheaper compare to the combined | | | | auto insurance you apply for should offer coverage |
| single limit coverage. It is recommended that you buy | | | | for legal services and return home air ticket. The |
| the combined single limit coverage so that you won't | | | | return home air ticket offers you a free trip to your |
| have to pay the damage cost yourself in the event | | | | home country in case you fell ill during the trip. |
| of an accident. Since split coverage has a smaller limit, | | | | |