Embrace Life:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-8PBx7isoM

The most effective PSA ad that I have ever seen!

Here is a very comprehensive article that helps answer a frequent question I hear from clients moving to Panama:

http://www.panama-guide.com/article.php/2010040708395597

Ten autos that will sap your wallet -- and 10 that won't:

http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/article/107172/most-and-least-expensive-cars-to-insure?mod=insurance-autos

"The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety conducted a unique crash test to demonstrate the advances in motor vehicle safety over the last 50 years. In this test, a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air are both going 40 mph and the vehicles collide offset, driver side to driver side. This is the same crash configuration represented by the Institute's 40 mph frontal offset barrier test, which is used to rate the frontal crash performance of new cars."

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A client sent me this very powerful video created by the Gwent Police Dept. in Wales:



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http://tecnologia21.com/impresionante-video-sobre-los-peligros-de-enviar-sms-al-volante

I hope it will contribute to ending this terrible habit!

Several clients have written to tell me that after Transito police stopped them for an infraction, they were asked to produce various documents relating to ownership of the vehicle.

Article 21 of the Panama Motor Vehicle Code stipulates that you must carry the original or a copy of the Registro Único de Propiedad Vehicular (Automobile Title Registration document) in your vehicle at all times. Failure to present the Registro Único de Propiedad Vehicular may result in a fine of $25.00.

It is also suggested that you have a copy of the manual de transito, inspection documents and a copy of your Panama auto insurance policy. The basic liability limits required by Panama law are $5,000K/$10,000K/$5,000K.


We recommend minimum liability limits of $25,000/$50,000/$25,000. For more info call Carmen at 322-1605 or email cdunkley@ducruet.com

Hello Kevin,
Thanks again for all the help you gave us during the trauma with the van. It was a difficult time for me and you were a rock, which I know helped us through many tough spots. I am sorry when there was confusion. A lot of people were involved in coordinating the fix-it job on my end also. But it all worked out and everyone performed well. I have attached a note with some of my thoughts about the process. More.........

Buenos Dias Kevin, Carmen, and Rosita,

Dan and I wish to extend our heartfelt THANKS to all of you for helping us through the incident with the crazy lady at Price Smart who accused us of hitting her car. Kevin, you went way out of your way to assist us by coming to our aide in person. And Carmen and Rosita, your prompt response to my frantic phone call with policy number information was also greatly appreciated. And will you all please convey to Giovanni our "thanks" for staying with us throughout the whole ordeal? Additionally, please do tell Giovanni's employer that this young man is extremely professional, competent, and courteous.

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Most every company issuing auto insurance in Panama offers emergency roadside attention for accidents and breakdowns.

The purpose of this article is to remind everyone who drives in our very "special" traffic to put the Roadside Assistance stickers on their windshields. If you suffer a mechanical breakdown, flat tire or collision...a call to your insurance company's "asistencia vial" service will bring help. READ MORE and print this article!

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Here's our experience:

We didn't realize / remember that ours did, but when we returned from a trip to the States and found a flat tire smiling back at us, we called Kevin for a suggestion. That's when he told us to look on our insurance documents for the phone number. The guy was there in a flash.

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