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Cancellation Policy

Our BestMex Insurance Service

Cancellation of the policy before the start of the entry date.

  • Canceling the policy is very simple!  Visit our BestMex page in the “My Account” section.

  • When you cancel before your entry date, you will receive a refund of 100% of the net premium of your policy.

  • The policy fee is NOT refundable in any case.

Cancellation of the policy after the start of the entry date.

The first step to cancel a policy for a trip that you have already started is to send your cancellation request to the email service@bestmex.com and / or fax 888-329-6942, explaining the reason and your contact information. We suggest sending your request on business days (Monday to Friday) and within office hours (9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST), otherwise your request will be answered until the next business day.

  • We, together with the Mexican insurance company, analyze  your policy to see if it may be subject to cancellation, and a response is given.

  • If the cancellation applies to your policy, you should consider that there are conditions and restrictions depending on two variables: Type of  policy and the Mexican insurer that issued your policy.

  • The days elapsed since the start date of your  policy are taken into consideration.

  • The refund is calculated according to the premium on the number of days used.

  • If you need help with your cancellation, you can call toll-free at 888.734.8760 within our office hours.

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Mexican Car Insurance Coverage.

Policy Coverage at BestMex
Coverages of a Mexican Car insurance policy

The coverages available through  are: Collision, Overturn, and Glass breakage:

  • The insurance company pays for the losses of the insured vehicle for all damages in excess of the amount of the deductible caused by: collision, overturn and/or glass breakage..
  • Towing expenses are covered to move the vehicle for repairs to a place designated by the company.

Total Theft, Fire and Natural Disasters:

  • This coverage protects your vehicle up to the declared value in case of total theft, fire, lightning, explosion and meteorological phenomena such as storms, cyclones, hurricanes and earthquakes.

Partial theft and Vandalism

  • Partial theft and Vandalism are excluded as well as the theft of useful parts or accessories (unless it is a direct consequence of the total theft of the vehicle).

Civil Liability for damages to Third Parties

  • BI / PD (Bodily injury / Property damage) – CSL (Combined single limit): Coverage for the total amounts for which the insured is legally obligated to pay damages to third parties due to bodily injury (BI) or damage to  property (PD), and in some cases other damages in which an insurance policy applies.
  • The occupants of the insured vehicle are excluded in this coverage.

Medical expenses:

  • It covers the medical expenses of the driver and the occupants of the insured vehicle in Mexico, for sustained injuries in the event of a covered loss.
  • Medical Assistance is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and includes the following: Medical referrals, the company will provide medical referrals within the Mexican Republic, and ambulance service, if necessary, the company will provide the names and telephone numbers of the ambulance service and will arrange for the dispatch after the costs have been authorized by the insurer.
  • This coverage covers up to $ 2,000 for each injured occupant but for no more than $ 10,000 per event.

Legal Assistance

  • Provides legal services and required bail payment in the event of a covered loss.
  • The company will assign, upon request, the services of professional lawyers and will pay for the expenses of the process.
  • The services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a toll-free telephone line calling from Mexico for legal and assistance services.

Road Assistance Services

  • It helps when your car breaks down. A call to the Emergency Service Line will dispatch a service vehicle from an authorized local repair shop to assist you if your vehicle breaks down.
  • The benefits for this coverage vary depending on the company to be selected.

Repairs in the US or Canada

  • Repairs in the US or Canada depend on the insurer and the coverage contracted.
  • In the coverage of $ 300,000, repairs in the US or Canada are possible.
  • In the coverage of $ 50,000 and $ 100,000 dollars depends on the insurer, please go to the quotes page to make sure.
  • It will also depend on the conditions in which the vehicle is located to be moved to the US or Canada

Driver without insurance

  • In case of an accident where the driver of the other vehicle is not insured; all the Mexican insurers available in BestMex will make the policy effective covering the damages according to the limits contracted in your policy.

Bail

  • In case of a claim where the payment of a bond is involved all the Mexican insurers available in BestMex cover it.

Car Rental

  • The car rental paid by the insurer in case of an accident depends on the Mexican insurer and the coverage contracted.
  • Please go to the quotes page to find out which insurers provide this coverage.

Transportation by Emergencies

  • The emergency transportation paid by the insurer in the event of an accident depends on the insurer and the contracted coverage.
  • Please enter the quotes page to find out which insurers provide this coverage.

Tickets back home

  • Return home tickets may be paid by the Mexican insurer in case of a claim depends on the insurer and the coverage contracted.
  • Please go to the quotes page to find out which insurers provide this coverage.

Important notes

  • For complete definitions of coverages and exclusions, please refer to the information in the General Conditions of your policy..
  • Some insurers do not offer roadside assistance coverage, please see notes on the quotes page.
  • To see the limits on coverages, please go to the quotes page.

 

Restrictions on Collision and Total Theft coverage
  • Vehicles valued below $ 3,000 or more than $ 80,000; or vehicles more than 15 years old, cannot be covered with collision coverage and total theft, depending on the Insurance Provider these rules may vary.

 

Restrictions on coverage of Medical Expenses
  • Motorcycles cannot be covered with Medical Expenses coverage.

 

Deductible of the policy, how much do I have to pay?
  • The deductible is the amount that you are required to pay to the insurer in case of loss. All insurers offered by BestMex have an established deductible.
  • For coverage of $ 50,000 and $ 100,000 dollars, the deductible for property damage to your vehicle is 2% with a minimum of $ 500 and for total theft is 5% with a minimum of $ 1,000.
  • For coverage of $ 300,000 dollars the deductible is fixed, it will never change. For physical damage is $ 500 dollars and total theft is $ 1000 dollars.
  • The deductible must be paid in the case of physical damage at the time of repair and in the case of total theft, this will be deducted from the payment of your vehicle.
Number of events covered by the policy.
  • During the covered policy term, all events caused by collision, total theft, as well as civil liability, medical expenses and legal assistance are covered with the applicable deductible, if any, per event.

 

Amount of events covered by the policy for assistance coverage on the road.
  • The coverage of assistance on the road varies depending on the insurer that is selected.
  • f the policy is short term (it is not an annual policy), only one event may be covered during the term of the policy.
  • If the policy is annual, 2 or 3 events may be covered during the term of the policy.

 

Cancellation of the policy before the start of the term.
  • Canceling the policy is very simple! Visit our BestMex page in the “My Account” section.
  • When you cancel before policy goes into effect, you will receive a refund of 100% of the net premium of your policy.
  • The policy fee is NOT refundable in any case.
Cancellation of the policy after the start of the term.
  • The first step to cancel a policy that has already started is to send your cancellation request to the email service@bestmex.com and / or fax 888-329-6942, explaining the reason and your contact information. We suggest sending your request on business days (Monday to Friday) and within office hours (9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST), otherwise your request will be answered until the next business day.
  • We, together with the insurer, analyze if the contracted policy may be cancelled, and a response is given.
  • If the cancellation applies to your policy, you should consider that there are conditions and restrictions depending on two variables: Type of contracted policy and insurer contracted.
  • The days elapsed since the beginning of the policy as they are taken into consideration.
  • The refund is calculated according to the premium on the number of days used.
  • If you need help with your cancellation, you can call toll-free at 888.734.8760 within our office hours.
You need additional days to your policy.
  • It is very simple!
  • Simply log in BestMex.com system and buy a policy for the number of additional days you need.

 

Personal Items inside the vehicle are NOT covered.
  • No policy covers personal items inside the vehicle in the event of a loss.

 

The policy DOES cover other drivers in case of accident.

provided the following items are met:

  • Other drivers driving your vehicle are covered in the policy in case of an accident.
  • It is necessary that they have a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle that is being driven.
  • It is required that you travel in your car when others drive your vehicle, this per the temporary permit issued by Banjercito, the person(s) authorized and named therein should be in the vehicle.

 

Information that is required for the purchase of a policy.
  • Before you start buying the policy online at BestMex.com, have your driver’s license, vehicle registration and the name of the American or Canadian insurance company on hand.
  • For the payment of the policy you will need a credit card.

 

Estimated cost of Mexican auto insurance
  • The cost is calculated taking into account the number of days of coverage, cost and type of vehicle and other details that differ for each insurance company. However, remember that depending on the length of your stay, it could be less expensive to buy six months or a year instead of a policy for days.
  • The BestMex.com system will show you all the quotes available for your situation.

 

On-Road Assistance Service How and when to use it?
  • The Assistance Service on the Road helps you when your car breaks down during your trip. When calling your insurer’s Emergency Service Line, they will send a service vehicle from an authorized local repair shop to help you repair the fault or damage to your car. The benefits for this coverage vary depending on the company to be selected.
  • Note: Vehicles valued at less than $ 3,000 dollars or more than $ 80,000 dollars, as well as vehicles with more than 15 years old, can not be protected with collision and total theft coverage. Depending on the insurance provider these rules may vary. Motorcycles do not have Medical Expenses coverage.
  • For complete definitions of coverages and exclusions, please refer to the information in the General Conditions of your policy depending on the provider.

  • Some insurers do not offer Assistance on the Road coverage, please see notes on the quotes page).

About My Mexican Car Policy

Vehicles that can be insured
Vehicles that can be insured in Bestmex

The vehicles that can be insured through BestMex are:

  • Cars, Vans and Minivans

  • Truck with box

  • Family van (SUV)

  • Motorcycles with plate

  • Recreational Vehicle

  • Towed vehicles or additional units.

  • Vehicles rented in the US

 

Characteristics of the Policy for Cars, Vans, Minivans, Trucks and Recreational Vehicle.

Characteristics of the Policy:

  • Different limits of liability available: $ 50,000, $ 100,000 and $ 300,000.

  • Different limits of medical expenses depending on the limit of liability selected $ 10,000 and $ 25,000 dollars.

  • Coverage of physical damages to your vehicle with a minimum deductible of $ 500 dollars.

  • Total theft coverage with a minimum deductible of $ 1000 dollars.

  • Coverage of partial theft and vandalism available with some insurers.

  • Legal assistance and bail payment.

  • Medical assistance.

  • Road assistance in most policies.

  • Travel assistance with towing service, vehicle rental for repair, as well as tourist and administrative information.

  • Phone numbers at NO cost in the USA to follow up on any claim.

 

Characteristics of the Policy for Motorcycles.

Characteristics of the Policy:

  • Different limits of liability available: $ 50,000, $ 100,000 and $ 300,000.

  • It does NOT cover medical expenses nor medical assistance.

  • It does NOT cover material damages.

  • It does not cover total theft.

  • It does NOT cover partial theft and vandalism.

  • Legal assistance and bail payment.

  • Roadside assistance.

  • Travel assistance with towing service, vehicle rental for repair, as well as tourist and administrative information.

Vehicles that can not be insured in BestMex.

Vehicles that can not be insured in BestMex.

  • Trucks over 3.5 tons

  • Tractor trucks

  • Buses

  • Vehicles with license plates from Mexico for the Tourist Insurance in Mexico.

  • Vehicles rented in México

Automobiles, Pickups, SUV’s, Van’s and motorcycles more than 20 years old. · Motorhome and buses more than 26 years old. · Vehicles that transport dangerous loads (type “C”). · Tank type semi-trailers. · Piggy backs semi-trailers. · Vehicles transported in Piggy backs semi-trailers. ·

The following brands and models:

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Brand Model
Alfa Romeo All models
Aston Martin All models
Austin Healy All models
Avanti li All models
Avanti Motor Co All models
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Corvette-V8
Chevrolet Corvette-V8-6 Spd./At
Classic Cars All
De Lorean All models
De Tomaso Pantera Grand Touring
Dune Buggies All models
Excalibur All models
Ferrari All models
Ford Mustang Cobra
Hummer All models
Jaguar All models
Jensen Healy All models
Lamborghini All models
Lotus All models
Maserati All models
Mazda Rx-7
Mazda Rx-7-Rotary Turbo
Mazda Rx-8
Mazda Rx-9
Mclaren Mclaren (Mustang)
Merkur Merkur
Mg & Mgb All models
Nissan 240 Z
Nissan 260 Z
Nissan 280 Z
Nissan 300 Zx
Nissan 300 Zx-V6
Nissan 300 Zx-V6-5 Spd./At
Pantera All models
Porsche All models
Rolls Royce All models
Saab 9-3-4 Cyl. Turbo
Saab 9-5-4 Cyl. Turbo
Saab 9000-4 Cyl. Turbo
Shelby American All models
Tr Tr-6
Tr Tr-7
Volvo 740
Volvo 760
   

 

Vehicles rented in the USA can be insured at BestMex.
  • Some car rental companies in the US allow you to take their cars to Mexico.
  • Check this information with your car rental company. And if this is possible.
  • Get your policy online at BestMex.com instead of buying one, at a much higher price, with car rental companies.

 

It is possible to secure trailers and additional units with your main vehicle.
  • BestMex.com gives you the option of insuring, in the same policy other vehicles and / or additional units that are towed by or loaded on the main vehicle.

 

The vehicles financed in most cases can be taken to Mexico.
  • If you are paying your vehicle to a finance company, contact it to find out if you can take the vehicle to México .
  • If it is possible to do so, the finance company will issue you a written permit to validate the authorization.

 

Third Party Liability in México

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The Civil Liability for damages to third parties

  • The Civil Liability for Third Party Damages is the coverage for the total sums for which the insured is legally obligated to pay damages to third parties because of bodily injury (BI) or property damage (PD), and in some cases other damages in which an insurance policy applies

  • The occupants of the insured vehicle are excluded from this coverage.

  • Medical expenses: Covers the medical expenses of the driver and the occupants of the insured vehicle in Mexico for sustained injuries in the event of a covered loss. Medical assistance is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and includes the following:

    • Medical references: The company will provide medical references within the Mexican Republic.

    • Ambulance service: If necessary, the company will provide the names and telephone numbers of the ambulance service and arrange for the dispatch after the costs have been authorized by the insurer. This coverage covers up to $ 2,000 for each injured occupant, but for no more than $ 10,000 per event.

  • Legal Assistance: Provides legal services and required bail payment in the event of a covered loss. The company will assign, upon request, the services of professional lawyers and will pay for the expenses of the process. The services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Including a toll-free telephone line calling from México for legal and assistance services.

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Example of a Policy

Last Update: December 5, 2018