The truth is; most Mexican auto insurance brokers will NOT tell you that auto insurance, when driving in Mexico is not enough.
The fact of the matter is that if you get into an accident, there is a VERY high likelihood that you will need emergency assistance particularly in Mexico where the severity of accidents can be much worse than in the United States.
Additionally, most people consider health insurance a MUST but your health insurance policy here in the United States usually does not cover an injury or medical evacuation in Mexico.
This means that if you get Mexican auto insurance for your trip, and you end up NEEDING it, your United States health insurance will not cover any injuries.
Of course while it is true that Mexico does have a health system that gives free medical coverage to its citizens, those facilities are not available to foreigners. If youre from the U.S. you will need to use a more expensive private clinic.
Then, its no secret that legal officials in Mexico may attempt to take advantage of visitors from north of their border. If youre in an accident, you may certainly need legal help, which means youll want your auto...