Driving – Live Well Mexico

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How Mexico’s New Ban on “Chocolate” Cars is Impacting Foreigners Driving U.S.-Plated Vehicles

Dawn Stoner January 8, 2026

We are legal temporary residents in Mexico with a U.S.-plated car here in Guadalajara on a TIP (temporary import permit). Over the years, we’ve gotten

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10 Things That Surprise New Expats in Mexico

Dawn Stoner October 2, 2024

Just about everyone knows that you can’t drink tap water in Mexico. But there are a bunch of other surprises in store for the newly

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Car Accident in Mexico? What Your Need to Know.

Dawn Stoner April 16, 2024

No one likes to think about getting in a car accident. And while the majority of expats driving in Mexico do so without incident, there

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To Drive or Not to Drive — in Mexico

Dawn Stoner August 15, 2023

A big question for many Americans and Canadians contemplating a move to Mexico is what to do with their car. Your options include selling your

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