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7 years ago

Drive or not drive to transport personal goods and pets.

7 years ago
I’m considering options on a move. I understand the need to get rid of a personal US automobile within 4 years if I decided to bring the car.

However, by driving I'd have an automobile from the start and not need to immediately purchase a car, I'd be able to move personal items [e.g., bedding, kitchen electrics, electronics,] and transport two pets. [I have reservations about having them travel by air.]

My questions:

• Have any driven from the border to Puerto Vallarta? I’d need to make at least two overnight stops in Mexico. Are there available motels along the route? [I also read it’s not advisable to travel by night.]

• Would there be danger in leaving the car overnight with visible personal belongings inside?

• How available are gas stations along the route? Payment suggestions, i.e., credit card, pesos.

• What would happen regarding license plates? Would I need to replace my plates with Mexican plates upon establishing residence? [I would obtain a temporary residence Visa.]

• Any other things I should consider?

My other option is sell the car before moving, ship personal goods, bite the bullet and have my pets accompany me by air, and use taxi/bus/bicycle for transportation until I purchase a car.

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