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Nice to hear that Mexico is still the paper bureaucracy that I remember. Back in the 1980s, enterprising individuals would buy a few Xerox machines and set up a small copy center near government offices such as the DMV. It was almost guaranteed to bring lots of customers. Viva Mexico ! 🇲🇽

So I was buying a semi new car from a dealer in Mexico and they wanted to sell without the original factura. They say they can’t release it as they need it themselves for the government audit. I’m told that if you buy a car without original factura then you will have big problems with insurance companies and selling it later on.

I click the like button before I even click the play button. It's a given.

I want to add something about buying a used car from a private party vs from a dealership. I’ve purchased 3 almost new (5km-16km on the odometer) cars from dealerships and the reason that I wouldn’t purchase from a private party is because of the original facturas required and the way that insurance companies handle a collision when your vehicle is written off as a total loss. I was T-boned by a guy who ran a red light (surprise surprise) and my vehicle was a total loss. I had purchased from a very reputable dealership who handled the transfer of ownership, registration and acquiring new plates. After the accident, my insurance company needed all the paperwork including the original factura (the one that the original new car deal receives from the manufacturer). I didn’t have that very 1st factura, and it turns out that the car was originally sold as new in another state. My insurance company told me “well, you’ll need to travel to that state and get the original”. Luckily, the dealership that I had purchased the car from was able to contact their headquarters in CDMX and they sent the original by DHL. I doubt that a private party would have that document (I could be wrong) but without it, I couldn’t transfer my wrecked vehicle’s title to my insurance company and collect my money.

Lucky to live in Mexico, too much drama in America.

Ay Dios mio! I found another reason to use Uber and public transportation. However a really good video. Thank you.

Great video Paul; If you could speak about the purchase of a new car/truck and the things to avoid. And who is responsible for the paperwork etc. Thanks again

Your information videos are on good topics, I like your format of short videos addressing. Very specific topics

In Irapuato, my amigo bought a used VW at a Toyota dealer with cash. He went with documentation and the agreed upon amount. We then spent over 4 hours completing the transaction, including a trip across town to have the vehicle inspected.

invaluable source for those of us moving to mexico

Best video on this subject I found yet! Finally I hear that it can be a little different every where you go to register a vehicle. Just subscribe! Thanks

This is exactly what i was looking for!!! Thanks bro

Good call on the visitor's card. It's not just airports, and Q'roo!

Perfect timing, thanks Paul! I'm hoping to buy a motorcycle in the next couple of weeks here.

Paul is correct in saying things could be different in different states. The state I live in is not even close to being that strick. In fact, an old beater truck I have in town, I just paid-a-guy-that-knows--guy, and I have full title, registration in my name with my address, registration stickers, with all back taxes paid. Done.

Thanks man. I just sold my car in Chiapas. The guys gave me cash and didn’t even care about signing any documents. They only wanted to see the facture and payments I made. I insisted that we sign a basic contract that says who bought it and when. We did that. But they didn’t seem to think it was necessary lol.

Thank you for this. Very helpful

Hi QRoo Paul. Can you tell me if there is a free site to check the VIN number on a car for thefts or unpaid fees and taxes. Essentially a vehicle history before you buy a used car? Thanks love your videos always.

Tip: in some states the government has a service in which they check if the car is wanted for crimes or stolen

It's all interesting, never dry.

Wow ! Very involved, new car much less complicated

Nice video Paul. Hopefully, in the future, there will be one on vehicle insurance

Thanks for reminding me of why Mexico can be a pain in the butt sometimes. Also, isn't it interesting how a Mexican Voter ID is considered a superior form of ID to a driver's license? And you have to show that ID to vote in Mexico (no vote by mail either). And after you vote, they stain your thumb with a special ink that doesn't wash off.

Paul, where can I get information on bringing a camper/trailer to Queretaro? I will be hitching up to someone else's pickup truck.

Thank you!!

JUST A MINOR POINT you might be asked about some day: When I bought my 2020 Italika motorcycle, the dealer offered to register it for me, so plates were already on it when I went in next day. New CARS also, I believe. Something you might explain in another video. THANKS! from Querétaro!

Wow that us a huge difference compared to the requiremets for buying a car in the U S Have you that about putting this type of process in a flow chart? Just curious. Thanks a lot for sharing

Hey Paul, could you do a video explaining that people may need to plan WAY more time for their residency renewals now? I'm in cancun and I went to start my renewal about 30 days before it expired - only to find they now require you to set up an appointment at the INM office to file it, and the appointments are booked out 60 days in advance! I'm screwed and my residency is going to expire, because of how overbooked they are.... I hope someone such as yourself can bring some awareness of this to others so they're able to plan accordingly

Excellent video. Many thanks for the information.

Need to do this

Perfect timing thanks brother 🙏 Take care u 2 crazy kids Cheers J&D 🍻

Helpful as always 👏👏👏

Paul, this is great. You da man!

Thanks for the great info Paul.

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Excellent video!

Thanks Paul very helpful.

I should’ve known you’d have a video with on this! Yours are the best! I’ll watch this again. But has anyone created an account with Carfax Mexico? I’m missing something when trying to do it. I have a report on a car from US but trying to get it for after it was brought here and registered Mexican. I didn’t anticipate needing a car so soon but I’m out in the boonies. I did find out the mileage must’ve been turned back after it was brought here. What if i am just renting from a friend no electric bill or water bill? It’s so difficult for me to get help where i am. I did manage to get my TR card. I had pets and stuff so used a transporter but i regret not bringing my car.

these guys are good

I don't see the foreign plated transfer video.. did I miss it??

Do they do they require Smog checks in Mexico? Do they require insurance? How often do you pay registration fees? Tags. Every year?

The importance of the original factura for your car can not be underestimated! If you lose or have the factura stolen, you must go to court with an attorney to get a legal document called a “ jurisdicion voluntario”. This may take 6 months to a year. Your insurance company will not pay you without this document. Not do they tell you up front that you need this, even though the insurance company made a copy of it and wrote a policy with it.

If it’s an imported car from the US there wouldn’t be a fracture correct? But the imported paperwork.

I'm waiting to hear you one day on Spotify 🤗😂

Hi Paul. I want to legally ship my wife's car to QROO, PDC and have learned that we need a Customs Agent. Is there a recommended website you can post. Thanks.

Hi There, your videos are so valuable! If I’m. It going to be physically here when my car is being sold, can I sign the documents in advance and leave with a trusted friend? Also what and when needs to happen with the plates?

What if you are selling the car in a different state than the one the car is registered/plated? My car is registered in Oaxaca and I will be selling it in Jalisco.

What is the name of the government office you need to go to to register a car in Mexico?

I was told by a lawyer in Cabo that you cannot legally drive a car without being a Mexican legal resident and you cannot legally drive a Mexican plated car without being a legal resident. So for example, I could get my residency status and then buy a car at a Mexican dealership and register and drive it. But my kids when visiting cannot legally drive it of they are not legal residents.

Paul, what happens if you lose the Original factura? Can you sell the car with an official copy of the Factura (ie from the dealership), approved by a lawyer?

Is it worth bringing my 2022 truck to Mexico. How much will that cost and will bringing it to Mexico cause attention?

Hello Pual my name Oscar have a question regarding bringing my wife’s car from puerto Vallarta to California car is still being paid to a bank in Mexico car has a Co signer wish her mom can we bring the car over to California my wife just became a legal resident please note my wife is paying for her car and can you please guide me how to or were to start this process I’m in American citizen please help thank you Oscar

There was a facebook group I was in where there were some people offering to get Mexican license plates for a car I wanted to bring down, Is it at all possible these people could actually get plates without registering the vehicle? How is this even done?

So if i have a foreign drivers license i may have a problem registering the car?

Great info!

if you are a temporary or permanent resident of Mexico, can you have a US drivers license. Or are you required to get a Mexican drivers license

i’ve had a middleman obtain mx car plates and docs for my US car - is there a site I can verify the plates provided are legal? thx!

do you have any information on bringing a car from mexico to the us?

Do a video on how to purchase a house please

Paul please give details on getting a Mexican drivers license. I’m a temporary resident and wanting to get a Mexican license

Hey Paul, generally speaking how much is registration per year and vehicle insurance?

Hello Paul, we have been thoroughly enjoying all of your videos. There’s one thing about bringing US cars into Mexico that I am not clear about. From your other videos I understand that it is not necessary to secure a US car importation permit when driving in Baja California Norte and Sur. But what about a scenario where you are taking a ferry from La Paz in Baja California Sur to Mazatlan in the State of Sinaloa? Are you required to secure a temporary importation permit then? I look forward to hearing your answer in one of your future car videos. Thank you!

Hello Paul , So I Live In Tijuana , I Cross To Work Everyday To San Diego , My Car Is A 96 Nissan , With New Law In Baja CA , Mexico You Can Register Your Car Starting 2;500- 5;000 Pesos , The Catch With The New Law Is American Or CA License Plate Will Be Considered " Chocolate Carros" . Have You Research These Issue Before. ? . . .

Qroo, Great videos. What can you tell me about buying a Mexican car and trying to register it in Texas or other US state? BTW I have dual citizenship US born the Mexican citizenship obtained 2022. Thanks

I am wondering if you know the answer to this situation, I bought a car from Yucatán and the registration has expired and we were told because of covid we didn’t have to rush to renew it. We have moved to Quintana Roo and are selling the car. Not sure if taxes now have to be paid to QRoo or YUC or if there are any taxes needed to be paid at all. Expiration date was Dec 2019

This is super helpful! I have a question - We own a home in Oaxaca and my husband has his temporary visa. Can we bring his 2002 truck into Mexico for the duration/renewal of his temporary visa?

What about a car that you are taking from the US and have the registration and title in your name?

Hi there ! I can't seem to find your video about the financial requirements for applying for a residency visa. Can you send me the link ? Thanks so much ! Your info is outstanding! Muchos Gracious! Laurie

Hi Paul, what if your a permanent resident in Mexico but want to bring your US car to Mexico permanently what’s the process to get it nationalized? Or should we sell our US plated car and buy a Mexican plated one ? I’ve heard of tons of people getting ripped off . Thanks

Hey Paul, can you tell me more for the seller's requirements? We already sold and have the transfer paper with the witnesses, but want to release our liability from the car. Thanks!

Mexican driver license using to take it back to Mexico

Do I need an FRC to register a used car from a private sale?

Great video. I have one question about selling my car in Mexico : I bought the car in Cancun a year ago, but have lost my original factura, and now want to sell the car in Mexico city. (I do have the other car papers, just not the original factura). What do you recommend I do to enable a proper ie legal sale of the vehicle?

No car at all and no headage just live and enjoy and take a Uber or taxi or even rent when it is a plan to drive longer trips or even then take a bus. Less can sometimes be more even i the US or Canada and even Europe. End of my story.

Can I can I sell my car to someone that has a Mexican

I’m a tourist thing for 1 to 3 months. No address No bills, can I not buy a car?

I have a car with a Mexican title, how do I sell it?

I want to bring my car.. it's old but good... 18 years old ... wondering what I can do and how much it will cost?

Bastante espacioso fondo negro

Register car in Mexico is more bureaucratic than in China. Who this days will provide allowed copy theirs documents. Mexico is not for me

Paul, got a video on claiming Residency(inside Mexico) through marriage to a Mexican citizen? Thanks.

Can you get a Mexican driving license if you are not a citizen?

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Dude said “Factura” waaaay too many times

There are exceptions to this from January to July of this year: "Se regularizarán autos chocolates en frontera con EU, anuncia AMLO"