Here is the deal, when my wife and I divorced we swapped around some vehichle titles. We share a Dodge Ram 1500 4WD truck, technically it is
registered in her name. Since we both have the same last name I'm thinking this would not be a problem, but I have to ask. I am only going to San
Felipe if that matters. I also have a Chevy Astro AWD van registered to me I could take but I think I'd rather take the truck.David K - 1-28-2010 at 11:11 AM
That correct course would be to have a NOTARIZED LETTER from her giving you permission to use it, include the dates or from this day forward, etc..
In reality, I don't see there being a problem... as long as the Mexican insurance policy for that vehicle has YOU as the driver.
Nobody but us know you two are divorced, afterall!
[Edited on 1-28-2010 by David K]
Since it's Mexico
Dave - 1-28-2010 at 11:27 AM
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Originally posted by k-rico
Since when is it a problem anywhere to drive somebody else's car?
If the local cops want to make it a problem...they will.DENNIS - 1-28-2010 at 11:43 AM
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Originally posted by David K
In reality, I don't see there being a problem... as long as the Mexican insurance policy for that vehicle has YOU as the driver.
Insure your drivers license. When you return to the states and US customs asks if it's your vehicle, just say yes. [communal property] No sense
opening a can of worms with the full story.Bajahowodd - 1-28-2010 at 12:01 PM
Having the same last name practically insures you that you will not be hassled. As for the insurance, I seem to recall that even if you insure the
vehicle in the registered owner's name, any permissive user is covered. Before we got married, we used to take my then girlfriend's vehicle to Baja. I
recall insuring it online, using her registration. and I don't recall ever having to identify myself as the driver, even though I virtually did all
the driving.comitan - 1-28-2010 at 12:20 PM
Take the astro.Barry A. - 1-28-2010 at 03:06 PM
Depending on how the vehicle is registered you may not have any problem at all. If the vehicle is registered to you OR your ex-wife then you can do
anything you want with it.
If it is registered to you AND your wife (no "or") then you could have a problem. In this case you should have a notarized letter from your ex giving
you specific permission.
This is why it is always best to record ownership with the "or" between you names---------you never know what the future holds.
At least that is my take-----------Lawyers, please correct me if I have goofed.
Barryrts551 - 1-28-2010 at 08:27 PM
Taking a vehicle that does not belong to me?
Ha... they may interpret this to be thievery. What does your ex saymulegemichael - 1-28-2010 at 08:36 PM
i say, "don't worry about it"....sheesh, in twenty plus years i have never, and i mean NEVER had any papers that needed to be presented...a couple
decades, folks....i think i would roll the dice..let's not complicate things here...i mean really.Hook - 1-28-2010 at 09:17 PM
The WIFE got the truck and YOU got the yuppie van?????mikeintj - 1-29-2010 at 07:12 AM
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Originally posted by Dave
If the local cops want to make it a problem...they will.
The correct answerThe Gull - 1-29-2010 at 05:44 PM
Just pack a gun with you and wave it around, that's how other people get to drive cars that they don't own.
