Mexican Auto Insurance - A Really Good Idea!

For an American visitor, a car accident in Mexico is a great deal more serious than the same type of accident would be at home according to Mr. Kitto. In his personal account of having a car accident and spending a week dealing with Mexican Authorities, Kitto hopes to alert all Americans planning to drive in Mexico of the need to be fully prepared.

After reading the story about his encounter, you will understand why he puts Mexican car insurance at the top of his list of essentials. He was driving a friend's truck at the time of his accident near San Vincente, Mexico. Bill Kitto had driven in Mexico before, so he was not a first time driver there.

Bill was at the wheel of the truck, as he was an impeccable driver who knew how to maneuver with the road conditions that were becoming unbearable due to a mounting rainstorm. This left him relying on his friend's Mexico insurance.

Bill and his friend were traveling at a cautious 30 MPH hour when they rounded a corner to find a Mexican military hurtling towards them partly on their side of the road. Unable to avoid the crash, the two vehicles impacted head-on left, sending the personnel scattered down an embankment and Bill and his friend into the cliff wall on the opposite side.

The Mexican police came very quickly. While his friend was left standing on the side of the road, Bill, who was injured, was taken hastily to another location that was not know to either Bill or his friend. You are guilty until proven innocent in Mexico, unlike in the US.

Because he did not know if his friend had Mexican car insurance, Bill was put in a Mexican jail cell, not knowing what would happen to him and with no contact with anyone outside.

Hours pass and the guards come to take him back to the scene of the accident. At this time, he is able to join his friend and his friend's Mexico car insurance policy. In the United States, there are usually no further complications, but in Mexico - this is not the case. There is much more to deal with.

The whole story is lengthier, more detailed and more than a little uncomfortable for Bill. During a week in the hospital, Bill tried very hard to make sure his injuries would keep him out of the Mexican jail. With legal representatives that had low ethics and technology that was a muddled mess, Bill was at the mercy of the local authorities and paying his way out seemed futile.

Bill often thought that there would be no way to end this nightmare and questioned if he could even afford to put this incident past him. Finally, he once again is a free man, but only after spending more than $28,000. Lucky for him, he was in a position to gather up the funds to pay for his freedom, but sadly, many other Americans are unable to raise this kind of money.

Because of the mountains of red tape and the corrupt officials he dealt with, Bill is not sure if he will ever see any of his money back. Using the lessons he learned from his experience, Bill works to educate Americans planning to travel in Mexico.

Carry a cell or satellite phone-and learn how to dial in Mexico

Stay in contact with family and friends residing in the states, as they can help you lock in money if ever needed, as well as contact Mexican insurance companies when applicable (because you will have limited resources to do so).

And most importantly -

ALWAYS HAVE MEXICO AUTO INSURANCE - the kind that delivers good protection and adequately covers personal injury and damage to property.

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Make certain that you have proof of Mexico Insurance within the car and at hand all the time! (Should you be away from the vehicle, have the Mexican auto insurance ID cards on your person!)

Bill Kitto's long and trying ordeal proved one thing to him-money makes the Mexican world go round. Down there, they care little about where that money comes from, but whether you can pay the tab or not is what determines your innocence and ultimate freedom.

Most people can only dream of having $30,000 plus readily available to them, so it is best to have very good Mexican car insurance to and adequate limits protect yourself.

Linden Gray is an international insurance veteran with 29 years of retail & direct insurance experience. Mr. Gray has been featured in numerous publications including RV Magazine, PE.com, Google & Yahoo News, Digg & Buzzle.