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I had the same problem when I was granted permanent residency a few years back. I flew to Mexico, bought a car, and put it at a friend's house, returned to the states, then paid a Mexican couple to drive me and 2 dogs to Mexico, along with my belongings. Once I got to Mexico, I had a car. But, you can always just wait, and buy one when you get here.

That's great that you were able to work that out!

I'm moving from Houston, Texas to Saltillo, Coahuila. There is no flight that connects these locations, but I'm willing to sell my car here and buy one in Saltillo when I get there.

I've tried so hard to hire a driver to get me to Mexico, but no one will help me. Everyone's afraid of getting there and not being to reenter the USA. I'm talking about my friends/acquaintences I trust, native-born American citizens with passports and familiarity with international travel.

I don't think their fears are realistic (until I recieved my new status I was back and forth repeatedly with no problems at all) but someone is successfully inflaming people with paranoia and terror. I'm stuck.

Yeah, I know what you mean about inflaming people with paranoia and terror. It's horrible, and the reason we moved to Mexico, where we are MUCH happier!!!!

I hired professionals [Mexicans, coming from Mexico] to move me, my dogs, and my household. Yes, it cost more, but they know what they are doing, know the laws, and can [hopefully] freely cross the border. You can find pro movers that will move you to Mexico by researching online. Then buy a vehicle once here. Good luck ! It'll work out.

I looked up Saltillo, it is close to Houston,  a one day drive, it shouldn't cost too much to get there. Plus, there are buses.

famouskate100, you've been such a great source of information! Thank you.

I'll certainly investigate the movers you suggested.

I was willing to take a bus from Houston but none that advertise online stop in Saltillo anymore. I hope the movers idea works out.

Thanks for your kind words. I don't think I can tell you our mover in this forum [advertising, right?], but you will find them online. Another option is to come to Mexico, buy a vehicle, drive back to the US [I drove my Mexican plated vehicle for months in the US, in several states, with no issues, but you need to make sure your Mexican insurance policy covers the US], then drive yourself to Mexico when you are ready to move, but this process might take longer than you want.

I did see buses online  going from Houston to Saltillo, but maybe that information is outdated. By the way, it looks like a very nice city. You should be happy there. We have found Mexico to be a great place to live.

I checked again, and I believe there are multiple buses daily, connecting Houston to Saltillo. They take over 12 hours, and involve 3 changes and cost around $140 USD, at least this is advertised in many websites. But if you are bringing pets, or lots of household items, this may not be a good option.

You can also fly into Monterrey, from there it's only a little over an hour to Saltillo by bus, taxi, Uber, etc.

All your ideas are good ones but I think we'll continue to try to hire a driver. We'll see.

@jazzpaz, can I ask why you're not being allowed to drive your truck into the country? My husband and I are applying for temporary resident visas and plan to drive down, and so I want to make sure we won't have the same issue.

Thank you! Best of luck as you navigate this issue.

Gullible, you’re good. Tourists and temporary residents can drive cars with American license plates to and from the USA into Mexico and back as they please if they have the required insurance, TIP, etc. Only permanent residents are prohibited. (Who knows why? It’s Mexico.)

If I had known this, I would’ve requested temporary residency until I could buy a car in Mexico, but I didn’t know.

Happy trails to you.

Good plan . I am sure you can find a reliable driver, just search online.

Famouskate100, I was gob smacked by all this! I can’t wait to get to Mexico, but in an effort to remain out of jail, are there any other obscure laws I should be aware of?

In general, we find Mexico to be very lax as far as laws are concerned. However, even after years here, we are still being caught off guard regularly by weird new rules and laws. For this and other reasons, I strongly suggest you find an attorney in Mexico that you like and trust, to help and advise you.They are not expensive and in my opinion, well worth it.

More good advice from Famouskate. We'll make that a priority.

Thanks.

Good luck , and keep us posted on your great new adventure !

Y'all, I am here! And although all the hurdles l had to overcome to get here would seem unbelievable to those who didn't experience them, l have suffered even more crises after l arrived. (Emergencies in Houston, and here a few days l tripped in the street and knocked myself unconscious. I'm so grateful for my neighbors who notified both the police and ambulance and accompanied me to hospital. They didn't know me, not my language or customs, but they treated me like family.)

Still, l have never been this happy in my whole life! I feel safely at home, repatriated, valued here. I'm studying Spanish every day. I live in the mountains (a novelty, being from a vast flatland). Everyone and everything delights me here.

I hope all comers have better luck than I have, and are as thrilled with their new home.

Congratulations, glad you made it and love being here!!!!

Kate

very nice

@jazzpaz

Alas, you have to fly into Mexico and buy a vehicle there. Only solution. It’s what we did. You will need to also secure Mexican Auto Insurance immediately. Can’t risk a fender bender in Mexico without it. Oh and if you are in an accident, stay at accident until the police arrive and records the accident. And yes, DON’T enter ever as a temporary visitor of any kind!  You will lose your Permanent Status. New Permanent Status does take allot of work to get everything set. But you will get there. Trust me. You will get there. It’s just not easy and definitely not fast. You are a Permanent Resident Visa holder!!! Congrats!