Comments for Mexpro.com - Blog http://blog.mexpro.com Just another WordPress site Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:37:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 Comment on New Policy for Mexico Temporary Vehicle Import Permits-EFFECTIVE NOW by roxanna http://blog.mexpro.com/new-policy-for-mexico-temporary-vehicle-import-permits-effective-now#comment-757 roxanna Tue, 21 Feb 2012 02:37:38 +0000 http://blog.mexpro.com/?p=2067#comment-757 I apologize for the delay. Here's what we found about your question. Unfortunately there are limited options when it comes to a used cars in Mexico. Essentially you have three options: 1. Purchase a Mexican plated vehicle. As you say, this can be difficult due to the lack of used cars for sell in Mexico, but there are no visas and no import taxes. 2. Purchase a used American Plated vehicle and take out a temporary visa/permit on the car. This requires renewing the visa every 6 months, but allows you to purchase an economical used vehicle that doesn’t require the import tax. 3. Pay the importation tax. While this is an expensive option, it is a one time event. Whereas the temporary visa is a small, but ongoing cost. Really the best option depends on the time frame you expect to stay in PV. A good short-term solution may be purchasing a US vehicle. A long term solution may be importation. We ho0e that helps! I apologize for the delay. Here’s what we found about your question.

Unfortunately there are limited options when it comes to a used cars in Mexico. Essentially you have three options:

1. Purchase a Mexican plated vehicle. As you say, this can be difficult due to the lack of used cars for sell in Mexico, but there are no visas and no import taxes.

2. Purchase a used American Plated vehicle and take out a temporary visa/permit on the car. This requires renewing the visa every 6 months, but allows you to purchase an economical used vehicle that doesn’t require the import tax.

3. Pay the importation tax. While this is an expensive option, it is a one time event. Whereas the temporary visa is a small, but ongoing cost.

Really the best option depends on the time frame you expect to stay in PV. A good short-term solution may be purchasing a US vehicle. A long term solution may be importation.

We ho0e that helps!

]]> Comment on Raechel Running’s Tips On Crossing the Border And Traveling In Mexico Care Free by Mike Sims http://blog.mexpro.com/raechel-runnings-tips-on-crossing-the-border-and-traveling-in-mexico-care-free#comment-751 Mike Sims Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:01:44 +0000 http://blog.mexpro.com/?p=2392#comment-751 I find that purchasing pesos and having them on hand for visitors permits , gas, meals, toll road fees greatly speeds up my travels in Mexico, everything is marked in pesos but not always in USD and you don't have to try and convert one to the other saving you the worry of am I paying the right amount or is someone trying to inflate the price in some way , also I have come across some places they do not want USD because they have to have the USD converted to pesos before they can use them with their Mexican customers and that can be a problem in a rural area as it may run them short of usable money untill they get to a bank. I find that purchasing pesos and having them on hand for visitors permits , gas, meals, toll road fees greatly speeds up my travels in Mexico, everything is marked in pesos but not always in USD and you don’t have to try and convert one to the other saving you the worry of am I paying the right amount or is someone trying to inflate the price in some way , also I have come across some places they do not want USD because they have to have the USD converted to pesos before they can use them with their Mexican customers and that can be a problem in a rural area as it may run them short of usable money untill they get to a bank.

]]> Comment on Driving in to Baja, Mexico – Check Road Conditions First by California Baja Rent-A-Car http://blog.mexpro.com/driving-in-to-baja-mexico-check-road-conditions-first#comment-736 California Baja Rent-A-Car Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:40:13 +0000 http://blog.mexpro.com/?p=2227#comment-736 Greetings, we would like to be added to your page for information on renting a vehicle to drive into Baja. We are California Baja Rent-A-car located in San Diego. We have been catering to the Baja explorer for over 23 year. We have just about anything you would want or need to go into Baja. We have 7-12-15 passenger vans, all sizes of cars, 4x4 Explorers, Excursions, Expeditions, and the big boys which are F-150 and 250 crew cab 4x4 trucks. We also have spot satalite locaters, satalite phones and xm radios. We would love to work with you in letting people know that Baja is a great SAFE place to visit Greetings,
we would like to be added to your page for information on renting a vehicle to drive into Baja. We are California Baja Rent-A-car located in San Diego. We have been catering to the Baja explorer for over 23 year. We have just about anything you would want or need to go into Baja. We have 7-12-15 passenger vans, all sizes of cars, 4×4 Explorers, Excursions, Expeditions, and the big boys which are F-150 and 250 crew cab 4×4 trucks. We also have spot satalite locaters, satalite phones and xm radios. We would love to work with you in letting people know that Baja is a great SAFE place to visit

]]> Comment on Mexpro Assist ATM Safe Robbery Benefit Helps Protect You From ATM Fraud in Mexico by Andee http://blog.mexpro.com/mexpro-assist-atm-safe-robbery-benefit-helps-protect-you-from-atm-fraud-in-mexico#comment-731 Andee Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:22:06 +0000 http://wpblog.mexpro.com/?p=358#comment-731 I was defrauded at an ATM in Tijuana Mexico today out of $440. The vulnerabilty lies in the fact that most ATMs have an inadequately secure clear transaction sign off. My theft involved at least two people: a con man confederate pretending to help me and the actual thief who came in behind and withdrew the cash from my account. I was defrauded at an ATM in Tijuana Mexico today out of $440. The vulnerabilty lies in the fact that most ATMs have an inadequately secure clear transaction sign off.

My theft involved at least two people: a con man confederate pretending to help me and the actual thief who came in behind and withdrew the cash from my account.

]]> Comment on Sign Up for the Mexpro.com Newsletter! by roxanna http://blog.mexpro.com/sign-up-for-the-mexpro-com-newsletter#comment-667 roxanna Sun, 13 Nov 2011 23:15:35 +0000 http://blog.mexpro.com/?p=2201#comment-667 Kenneth, We will have someone call you tomorrow (Monday, November 14, 2011). Thank you for your interest. You can also call us anytime Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. MST at 1-888-467-4639. Thank you, Roxanna McDade Web Designer Mexpro.com Kenneth,
We will have someone call you tomorrow (Monday, November 14, 2011). Thank you for your interest. You can also call us anytime Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. MST at 1-888-467-4639.
Thank you,
Roxanna McDade
Web Designer
Mexpro.com

]]> Comment on Sign Up for the Mexpro.com Newsletter! by Kenneth G Ryan http://blog.mexpro.com/sign-up-for-the-mexpro-com-newsletter#comment-665 Kenneth G Ryan Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:25:01 +0000 http://blog.mexpro.com/?p=2201#comment-665 I have spoken to a representative who called me at 780-514-8700 or 780-727-4357 in early sept of 2011. I would like to speak to the man again regarding home insurance in Mexico. I told him I would call back but have since lost his phone number. I have a home in Barra de Navidad, state of Jalisco. Please advise on how I may contact him. I have spoken to a representative who called me at 780-514-8700 or 780-727-4357 in early sept of 2011. I would like to speak to the man again regarding home insurance in Mexico. I told him I would call back but have since lost his phone number. I have a home in Barra de Navidad, state of Jalisco. Please advise on how I may contact him.

]]> Comment on New Policy for Mexico Temporary Vehicle Import Permits-EFFECTIVE NOW by Dennis Janson http://blog.mexpro.com/new-policy-for-mexico-temporary-vehicle-import-permits-effective-now#comment-652 Dennis Janson Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:39:42 +0000 http://blog.mexpro.com/?p=2067#comment-652 My wife and I have an FM2 and want to buy a used vehicle in the states. Is there a way to do that without paying the $1,500 to $1,800 to legalize it for Mexico at the border. We are missionaries and live fulltime in PV volunteering our services as English Teachers at a orphanage and a home for abused girls.Used cars are very expensive in Mexico. My wife and I have an FM2 and want to buy a used vehicle in the states. Is there a way to do that without paying the $1,500 to $1,800 to legalize it for Mexico at the border. We are missionaries and live fulltime in PV volunteering our services as English Teachers at a orphanage and a home for abused girls.Used cars are very expensive in Mexico.

]]> Comment on Raechel Running’s Tips On Crossing the Border And Traveling In Mexico Care Free by Tips and Updates for Driving to Mexico this Winter Season http://blog.mexpro.com/raechel-runnings-tips-on-crossing-the-border-and-traveling-in-mexico-care-free#comment-642 Tips and Updates for Driving to Mexico this Winter Season Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:57:16 +0000 http://blog.mexpro.com/?p=2392#comment-642 [...] 1. Mexico has implemented a new policy for the issuance of temporary vehicle permits. The fee for importation of a vehicle is $44.00 USD plus IVA; this fee is the same whether the permit is obtained at the border, through consulates or online. For more information visit: http://www.banjercito.com.mx/site/siteBanjer/Bicentenario/iitv/instruccionesIITV_ing.html and http://blog.mexpro.com/raechel-runnings-tips-on-crossing-the-border-and-traveling-in-mexico-care-fre.... [...] [...] 1. Mexico has implemented a new policy for the issuance of temporary vehicle permits. The fee for importation of a vehicle is $44.00 USD plus IVA; this fee is the same whether the permit is obtained at the border, through consulates or online. For more information visit: http://www.banjercito.com.mx/site/siteBanjer/Bicentenario/iitv/instruccionesIITV_ing.html and http://blog.mexpro.com/raechel-runnings-tips-on-crossing-the-border-and-traveling-in-mexico-care-fre…. [...]

]]> Comment on Baja California Culinary Fest Highlights Mexican Cuisine by Bruce Mangels http://blog.mexpro.com/baja-california-culinary-fest-highlights-mexican-cuisine#comment-616 Bruce Mangels Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:12:55 +0000 http://blog.mexpro.com/?p=2459#comment-616 Buenos dias! I just had to write and tell about the dentist we found in Naco, Sonora. South of Bisbee, it would be good for Tucson and Phoenix residents to know. Doctor Martinez and associates do good, caring, inexpensive work in a very clean and friendly office, and they'll even take your check. Most customers just park on the US side and walk the 2 blocks to their office, but since Mexpro provides me such cheap rates, I drive across. They have a US phone number, speak English, and I highly endorse them. Vaya con Dios my friends, Bruce. Buenos dias! I just had to write and tell about the dentist we found in Naco, Sonora. South of Bisbee, it would be good for Tucson and Phoenix residents to know. Doctor Martinez and associates do good, caring, inexpensive work in a very clean and friendly office, and they’ll even take your check. Most customers just park on the US side and walk the 2 blocks to their office, but since Mexpro provides me such cheap rates, I drive across. They have a US phone number, speak English, and I highly endorse them. Vaya con Dios my friends, Bruce.

]]> Comment on New Policy for Mexico Temporary Vehicle Import Permits-EFFECTIVE NOW by roxanna http://blog.mexpro.com/new-policy-for-mexico-temporary-vehicle-import-permits-effective-now#comment-604 roxanna Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:10:16 +0000 http://blog.mexpro.com/?p=2067#comment-604 Dear Janet, Thank your for your business. Great question, here is the answer from the Banjercito site (https://www.banjercito.com.mx/iitv/sitio/html/cte_h_1_iitvamericano_ing.php): Important aspects to keep in mind for the temporary importation of a vehicle: a) A temporary import is only possible for one vehicle at a time. b) The maximum load capacity for a temporary vehicle import is 3.5 tons, not including the weight of the vehicle. c) You may tow with your vehicle one to three motorcycles, beach cars or dune buggies, or four-wheel motorcycles or ATVs. You must be able to provide proof of ownership for the vehicles being transported and they must be returned along with the towing or transporting vehicle. d) It is not permitted to sell the temporarily imported vehicles on Mexican territory or use them for commercial activities. e) The vehicle must be returned to the country of origin within the authorized timeframe as stated in the Temporary Import Permit. So you will need to get one permit for your truck, and then prove ownership (title) for the trailer. Anything else please let us know. Gracias, Nate Watson COO International Insurance Group, Inc. Mexpro.com Dear Janet,
Thank your for your business.

Great question, here is the answer from the Banjercito site (https://www.banjercito.com.mx/iitv/sitio/html/cte_h_1_iitvamericano_ing.php):

Important aspects to keep in mind for the temporary importation of a vehicle:

a) A temporary import is only possible for one vehicle at a time.
b) The maximum load capacity for a temporary vehicle import is 3.5 tons, not including the weight of the vehicle.
c) You may tow with your vehicle one to three motorcycles, beach cars or dune buggies, or four-wheel motorcycles or ATVs. You must be able to provide proof of ownership for the vehicles being transported and they must be returned along with the towing or transporting vehicle.
d) It is not permitted to sell the temporarily imported vehicles on Mexican territory or use them for commercial activities.
e) The vehicle must be returned to the country of origin within the authorized timeframe as stated in the Temporary Import Permit.

So you will need to get one permit for your truck, and then prove ownership (title) for the trailer.

Anything else please let us know.

Gracias,
Nate Watson
COO
International Insurance Group, Inc.
Mexpro.com

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