Green Angels - Roadside Assistance (2024)

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Green Angels (Ángeles Verdes) is the Mexican version of AAA in the USA. Unlike in the US where AAA is a private organization, in Mexico, Green Angels is a government run organization and falls under the Ministry of Tourism. The one difference is that Green Angles focuses primarily on highways.

In Mexico you can dial 078 from any phone, where you can find free information about tourist attractions, airports, travel agencies, car rental companies, embassies and consulates, fairs and exhibitions, hotels, hospitals, financial services, migratory and other issues.

You can dial 078 while in Mexico for help if you are stranded. There are plenty of good mechanics in Mexico so if your vehicle needs to be serviced, you're ok. Some drivers prefer to have their cars towed to the border. Talk to your insurer about towing insurance when you sign up for a Mexican insurance policy.

AAA is the overall best option for wide-reaching support and reliability. Good Sam is a great option for RVs and can be a strong choice for traditional auto coverage, too. If you're focused on an easy concierge experience or need a convenient option for seniors, you might choose OnStar or Allstate through AARP.

If you have very poor credit, Allstate could be the best option for you. Typically, Allstate offers better rates than AAA for prospective clients with credit scores of lower than 580. Drivers with exceptional credit — a score of 800-plus — should also lean toward Allstate, which typically beats AAA by $1,071 annually.

Since U.S. liability insurance is invalid in Mexico, you'll need proof of Mexico auto insurance for a road trip south of the border. AAA can help you get what's required through one of Mexico's largest and most reputable insurance companies.

Mexico toll roads are the safest way to get to your destination. They are well maintained and traffic flow is better. And CAPUFE does all it can to help keep the public informed.

Cash. You can pay tolls in cash, using Mexican pesos. Foreign currency is not accepted. Toll booths are ideal places to make change, if you need it.

When calling a Mexican mobile phone or landline from the U.S. or Canada you must enter the "+" sign when using a mobile phone, then the country code for Mexico, which is 52, and then the 10-digit phone number including area code. Dialing from a mobile phone: +52 xx xxxx-xxxx.

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Have You Considered Roadside Assistance? Before you call a tow truck, you may have a better option, such as AAA's free roadside assistance. With this service, an auto repair professional comes to your car, wherever it may be. Diagnosis of the problem is made and if possible, instant repair is performed.

Mexico Driving Rules and Regulations

In Mexico, they drive on the right-hand side of the road and over take on the left. The legal driving age is 18. Using a seatbelt is mandatory for all occupants of a vehicle. Drink driving – driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal.

Contact a breakdown provider

Most online cover doesn't begin until after 24 hours of purchase and providers may not let you purchase cover after you've broken down. It's best to call a cover provider directly and they can possibly arrange instant breakdown cover with someone coming to repair or tow your vehicle.

Better World Club is the best roadside assistance company because of its above-average coverage options, relatively low price, and A rating from the Better Business Bureau. Better World Club's plans are on the cheaper side for auto clubs, and its website says the company will match AAA's prices.

Services such as the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP)(opens in a new window) operate during peak commute hours (M-F 6am-10am and 3pm-7pm) and will provide free roadside assistance such as changing a tire, jump-starting a battery, or providing a free tow off the highway.

Allstate provides the only roadside program designed just for AARP members. Prices start at just $5.50 per month.

Roadside assistance: The most basic level, where a mechanic will attempt to fix your vehicle by the roadside or tow it to a nearby garage if necessary. Vehicle recovery: If your vehicle can't be fixed on the spot, this allows for it to be towed to a location of your choice.