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Practical advice on buying, selling, leasing and looking after a vehicle in Sri Lanka.
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For most used cars in Sri Lanka, around 10,000-12,000 km a year is normal, so a 5-year-old car showing 50,000-60,000 km is reasonable. A low figure on an old car is a red flag, not a bonus - check it against the service book before you trust it.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
Keep the hybrid battery cool, drive the car regularly instead of letting it sit, and get any dashboard warning checked immediately — heat, idle time, and ignored warnings are what kill Aqua, Prius and Axio Hybrid batteries early in Sri Lanka.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Ask for the service booklet and matching invoices, check the stamps against the car's age and mileage, and for Japan imports compare the auction sheet and JEVIC report to the odometer. If the book is missing or looks fake, pay for an independent inspection before you commit.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
For most buyers the Vitz is the safer pick — cheaper parts, better resale, simpler CVT history. Choose the Fit only if you need its bigger boot and rear space, and you're ready to maintain the CVT strictly on schedule.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Weak cooling is usually low refrigerant from a slow leak, a clogged condenser, a dirty cabin filter, or a failing compressor clutch. Check the cabin filter and condenser yourself first, then get a workshop to pressure-test for leaks before any gas top-up.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Most Sri Lankan leasing companies approve a straightforward vehicle lease in 1 to 3 working days if you submit complete documents and the vehicle's value supports the current LTV limit. Missing papers, a weak CRIB record, or an unclear CR book can stretch this to a week or more.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
A professional pre-purchase inspection for a car typically costs roughly Rs. 6,500-15,000 in Sri Lanka as of November 2026, depending on the company and vehicle type, and it checks the engine, gearbox, chassis and accident history before you pay a deposit.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Yes. Most licensed finance companies will lease a used vehicle you're buying from a private individual, not just from a dealer — but they finance it against their own valuation, not the price you agreed with the seller, and the CR book must be free of any existing mortgage or lease.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Yes, but most leasing companies need you physically present for signing and KYC, so the practical route is a Power of Attorney to a trusted family member in Sri Lanka, or the Manusavi bank loan scheme for registered migrant workers (up to Rs 2 million at 8% interest).
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Read the dashboard capacity bars or an OBD2 scan (LeafSpy for a Nissan Leaf), ask for a dated inspection report from a specialist like Leaf House, and treat anything below roughly 8-9 bars or 75% state of health as a car that needs a price cut or a pass.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Rotate your tyres every 5,000–7,000 km, or at every oil change, whichever comes first. This spreads out wear evenly, helps tyres last longer and keeps handling and fuel use steady.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
For most used, already-registered vehicles, don't wait — duty is already paid and won't change. For brand-new imports or pre-booked stock, prices could move after the 2027 Budget (speech Nov 12, final vote Dec 14, 2026), so get a written price lock from the dealer.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
