Mexico/Car accident in Mexico

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Expert: Ron - 10/30/2009


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We recently had a car accident.  We are wondering what will happen is they tell us the car can't be fixed.  It has PA plates and we imported it temporarily.  If we can't get it back to the border will we have to pay the value of the car?  What can we do to resolve this?  We have FM3 visas.

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Hi Cathy, if you have a police report and insurance information you should have no problem. Return the decal and import papers to the border.

BUT I suggest you check with a lawyer. I like www.ajijiclaw.com.

Good luck, sorry I cannot provide more information,
 Ron

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I lived full time in the Chapala-Ajijic area for 7 years, and other areas 5 years. During that time I provided information (health care, working papers, immigration, driving, cost of living, insurance, culture, divorce in Mexico, trusts vs direct deed,etc) to help people make the decision about whether the area was right for them, either full or part-time. I live legally in Mexico.

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Founding partner of a facilitation company for people thinking about relocating to Mexico. I am no longer involved in this company's activities. Have driven extensively, to the coast (Manzanillo, Puerto Vallarta, Colima),to Patzcuaro, etc. Bused to Mexico City, flew to Chiapas. Also driven in Honduras, from Ontario Canada through border crossings at Laredo and Reynosa Texas. Can provide instructions and border crossing info.

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Retired. I do NOT sell real estate!

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