Progressive Insurance in Mexico

When dealing with roadside services and Insurance companies you need to ask questions and get answers in writing. Nationwide is vague. They will not tow you to the border but MAY provide up to $500 towing if your insurance company denies coverage. Progressive will cover $500. Neither will pay for repairs in Mexico. But what can we expect for $7.00?? Lewis and Lewis will pay up to $350. Good Sam told me they have unlimited coverage in : USA ,Canada, Mexico and even Puerto Rico. They have a network of repair shops. BUT the brochure states that coverage is up to $1000. Coach Net is up to $1000 but I still don't know if they cover accidents. How good is the coverage from any of these providers? It would depend on what you are driving. Briansue has a 40 FT.DP. $500 won't get you very far. I am not up to date for towing costs in Mexico but I would guess $2.00 USD a KM.for his vehicle. More if you have to use a flat deck lowboy. Parts for his vehicle may be hard to find. Driveline , brakes and suspension can be obtained.12 volt electrical items ( especially computer boards would be big problem) A simple item can actually disable a vehicle. Slide outs can sometimes be jury rigged but often new parts are needed. They do not exist in Mexico Windshields have to come from the USA unless they also fit a large truck or bus. Body parts can be fabricated but may only be temporary . Return to the USA might be the only way for proper repairs. If you are driving a Class C many parts are available as much is the same as a one ton van. If the coach is aluminum it can be repaired but again probably a temporary repair. Same for aluminum travel trailers. Mexicans never say " cannot be done". They will weld or fabricate a pulley, gear or other item. But in the case of serious accident an expensive tow may be the only answer.

Moisheh