Ajijic Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 I drove to Laredo today from SMA an 8 hour trip. There were 3 Federales check points and 2 military. I recently got a new windshield and the car permit is not on the windshield but stuck on a piece of glass now in the glove compartment from the old windshield.. At one of the check points I was pulled aside. I showed my Permanent Resident visa and waved on. No one cared there was no car permit evident even with foreign plates.I was not worried as I had it but it reminds me of the stress some have over bringing in a pet and rarely are documents required. I am not saying do not be prepared, simply interesting they never asked or noticed or cared.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajijic Posted May 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 As a follow up to my trip to Laredo. I had written 3 dealerships that buy cars. I gave the VIN. I clearly stated the car is currently registered in Ontario Canada but was originally purchased and registered in Michigan. All 3 wrote back saying not at issue and they can legally buy it. First stop was CarMax in San Antonio. Again, I noted the above. My 2008 SUV is really in excellent condition. They offered $10,500 which is $2500 less than Kelly Blue Book. I very reluctantly said OK. I went to business office to be paid. The short version is, they stated we can not buy this vehicle unless you register in in Texas and pay about $700 in tax and that takes about two weeks. I went to the two other places and immediately explained the circumstances. the answer was the same. Of course I was less than happy after driving so far. So, I drove back to San Miguel with my car. No sticker on windshield but in glove box as I noted. I stopped at the checkpoint approx. 25 miles in from Nuevo Laredo. I showed my Permanent Resident visa and waved through. i went through two more military check points with not being stopped and no car permit obvious. In summary, take a deep breath everyone and relax as I now remind myself to do the same. Viva Mexico. At end of year i can nationalize based on age of vehicle or I will have our friend who is a cop have his contacts nationalize it in the state of Mexico now for 20,000 pesos max. I suspect the issue with selling wholesale and price quoted is not untypical. I would have lost $2500 based on KBB and with the difference in retail prices retail lost more. To buy an equivalent car in Mexico would have been approx $2000 more than US retail prices as used cars here are more. The history of a used car in Mexico can not be verified so a gamble. In all $5000 plus to have same vehicle bought here and likely condition less. As a pensioner that is a lot of dinero for zero gain. I relate to those frustrated with this whole issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 Thank you. Your well described experience here is a big help to those of us wrestling with this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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