Driving into Mexico, explained by someone who lives at the border

I'm Javier, and I cross between El Paso and Ciudad Juárez regularly. This site answers the questions US drivers ask before they cross: insurance, permits and which bridge to use.

Trip checklistThree questions, and you get the documents your route needs. Mexican car insuranceWhy your US policy isn't enough and what to buy. El Paso → Juárez by carWhich bridges take cars, tolls, and what you need. Vehicle import permitWhen you need a TIP, what it costs, how to get it.

Every guide cites its sources and says when it was last checked. Rules change, so always confirm with official sources before you travel.