Policies issued by Chubb · Timi, licensed Mexican insurance agent
Chubb insurance for US and Canadian vehicles in Mexico. Reference liability prices: $23.25 USD for 1 day or $197.00 for 1 year. Full coverage: $31.62 for 1 day or $438.38 for 1 year for the reference vehicle. Compare coverage for your vehicle and travel dates.
Reference: 2026-09-21. See the vehicle and coverage in the table below.
Timi appears in the CNSF corporate-agent directory dated June 30, 2026. Chubb issues your policy; Timi helps you quote and buy it.
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Real Chubb Tourist Auto reference quotes in USD for all Mexico. All reference totals include Mexican tax and policy fees. Included fees: $18.00 USD for 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, 30 days; $20.00 USD for 90 days; $35.00 USD for 6 months, 1 year. Do not add the fee again. Your exact quote depends on the vehicle, coverage, territory and dates.
| Duration | Liability only$100k liability + $2k medical | Full coverageadds damage & theft of your car ($20,000 value) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $23.25$23.25/day | $31.62$31.62/day |
| 3 days | $33.75$11.25/day | $58.86$19.62/day |
| 7 days | $54.75$7.82/day | $113.35$16.19/day |
| 30 days30 Days plan | $143.60$4.79/day | $336.71$11.22/day |
| 90 days90 Days plan | $156.45$1.74/day | $361.63$4.02/day |
| 6 months6 Months plan | $179.30$1.00/day | $396.55$2.20/day |
| 1 yearAnnual plan | $197.00$0.54/day | $438.38$1.20/day |
Measured 2026-09-21: a 2022 sedan, $20,000 USD declared value for full coverage, all Mexico. Prices are references, not a quote for every vehicle. Confirm eligible use, deductibles, insured dates and territory before buying. Get your exact quote in the chat.
Drivers from Los Angeles need Mexican liability insurance, not a US policy, to drive into Tijuana; coverage starts at $23.25 USD for one day.
From Los Angeles, Orange County, Long Beach or the Inland Empire, the drive down to the border is about 2.5 hours, though it varies with traffic and border wait. Most drivers cross at San Ysidro or Otay Mesa into Tijuana. Your Mexican policy covers you the same way at either crossing, so you can choose whichever line looks shorter that day.
Tijuana is in Baja California, which sits outside Mexico's temporary import permit (TIP) zone, so you do not need a TIP to drive your own car there. What you do need is Mexican liability insurance: a US auto policy is not valid liability coverage in Mexico, because Mexican law only recognizes liability issued by a Mexican insurer. Your Chubb policy from timi.mx satisfies that requirement.
Buy it by chat in about 2 minutes before you leave the Inland Empire or Orange County; the PDF lands in your email and on your phone instantly, no account and no forms.
Say you're driving from Long Beach for a Saturday day trip to Tijuana in a 2022 sedan valued at $20,000 USD, full coverage, all Mexico. Here is what that specific duration costs, tax and policy fee included:
| Duration | Coverage | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Full coverage | $31.62 |
| 3 days | Full coverage | $58.86 |
| 7 days | Full coverage | $113.35 |
If you only need liability, the 1-day total is $23.25 USD instead. Pick the exact duration you need — 1 day through 1 year — rather than paying for extra days you won't use.
Whether you're heading through Tijuana for the day or continuing south along Baja, buy your policy from your phone before you merge onto the 5 or the 805 toward the border. Start the chat now and have your PDF ready before you're in line at San Ysidro or Otay Mesa.
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Motorhome or RV? Get an assisted quote: RV / motorhome. Bringing an ATV or UTV? Price and buy it online, same as a car.
Policies issued by Chubb · Timi, licensed Mexican insurance agent
How it works
Quote and buy by chat. Just Chat. Tell Timi about your vehicle and trip, review your coverage and continue to purchase in the same chat.
Enter your vehicle, plates and travel dates. Cars, SUVs, pickups, motorcycles and ATVs/UTVs are priced instantly; RV and motorhome quotes are handled by an agent.
See Chubb liability and full coverage options, their limits, deductibles and total price.
Choose a plan and complete the required details. For eligible vehicles, pay online and receive your policy.
Why Timi
We built Timi so insuring your car for Mexico is as easy as ordering a ride.
Liability covers damage to others. Add vehicle damage and theft when available for your vehicle.
Reference liability prices: $23.25 USD for 1 day or $197.00 for 1 year. Full coverage: $31.62 for 1 day or $438.38 for 1 year for the reference vehicle. See the dated example and request your exact quote.
Review territory, dates, insured limits and deductibles before paying.
Timi helps you quote and buy. Chubb handles claims using the contacts on your policy.
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