Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Regional Forums > Central America and Mexico
motorcycleinsurance Mexiko motorcycleinsurance Mexiko
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Central America and Mexico Topics specific to Central America and Mexico only.
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 23 Nov 2004
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Posts: 1
motorcycleinsurance Mexiko
I am from Germany and me and my fellow are going to Mexiko from Nogales in Arizona on two motorcycles. I ask the Sanborn Insurancecompanie for a motorcycleinsurance but it cost about 280$ for two month in Mexico, each Bike. Thats to much money. I need a cheap way to get a motorcycleinsurance. And what about driving in Mexico without any Insurance? Sounds stupid, i know, but we have a realy low budget.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 23 Nov 2004
Oz Oz is offline
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Natimuk
Posts: 105
i used an isurance company called sunrise(i think) based in florida for the us and canada part of my trip. they did offer insurance for mexico but i did not bother. i worked on the principal that i would be careful and lucky, if you feel careful and lucky do the same and spend the money on cold s in the evening. also how comprehensive the insurance is for mexico i dont know. I will post the phone number and the full name of the insurance company i used in a few days.
happy planning
oz
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 23 Nov 2004
davidmc's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: San Francisco, CA USA
Posts: 373
Try www.bajabound.com I used them for a recent motorcycle trip to Baja and they were reasonable. They can give you quotes online. This will be for liability cover only.

Regarding insurance in Mexico, if you are in an accident and its your fault and you don't have insurance, you will go to jail until you can come up with the money. And it will probably be a while before the authorities sort things out.

You won't be sipping any cold s in a Mexican jail, I guarantee...

-Dave

[This message has been edited by davidmc (edited 23 November 2004).]

[This message has been edited by davidmc (edited 23 November 2004).]
__________________
Dave McMillan
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/mcmillan/
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 23 Nov 2004
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Mimbres, New Mexico, USA
Posts: 510
I have visited Mexico several times and have been stopped at checkpoints many, many times and never been asked to prove I was insured, so it is possible to ride without insurance. I have always been tempted to do just that, but have always wimped out and bought insurance. Last time I used www.mexadventure.com , $38 for 10 days. Very convenient as long as you have internet access, have never had to use it, so I don't know if it is worth the paper it is printed on.



------------------
Andy Tiegs
http://www.tiegs.com
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 23 Nov 2004
Grant Johnson's Avatar
HU Founder
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 1997
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 7,324
sunrise, Baja Bound and Adventure Mexican Insurance web addresses are all on the links page under motorcycle insurance.

------------------
Grant Johnson

Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------

One world, Two wheels.
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
__________________
Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
------------------------
Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 24 Nov 2004
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: almere,holland
Posts: 51
hello,
I crossed the border at Tijuana last october and bought mexican insurance right across the border.the cost was US$104 for 90 days.
I have no internetadress of this company but their adress is;

ANA Compania de Seguros,S.A. de C.V.
Av. Insurgentes Sur No 1685, Col. Guadelupe Inn Tel.nr.53-22-82-00
C.P.01020, Mexico D.F.

I hope this is helpful, maybe you can give them a call if they have an office at the Nogales border.
bye,
Mark
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 24 Nov 2004
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Oregon; Qroo, Mexico
Posts: 74
I live in Mexico and can confirm that insurance is not legally required. If you're confident that YOU will not be the cause of a traffic accident, if you're on a tight budget, your money might be better spent on a short-term international health/accident insurance policy that will cover you if you wipe out hard or are hit.

------------------
Steven
2001 KLR650
Cozumel, Mexico
__________________
Steven
www.twowheeledtraveller.com
Americas, '05-'06
RTW, poco a poco
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 25 Nov 2004
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Maryland USA
Posts: 49
Be sure to get a price for the period you need and also get a price for a full year. I found that a one year policy was cheaper than a six week policy! I can't remember which company I used, but it was an online purchase, print out your policy deal.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 25 Nov 2004
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: USA
Posts: 992
http://www.mexonline.com/legal.htm

has more listings than you'll need.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 01:27.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top