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Plain answers to common questions about buying, selling and leasing vehicles in Sri Lanka.
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You get a VET certificate by driving to an authorised Drive Green or Laugfs Eco Sri testing centre with your CR book (or VIC) and current revenue licence; if your car passes, you get a certificate valid for 12 months that you must show when renewing your revenue licence.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
The MTA 6 is the DMT's official form for transferring vehicle ownership. Fill all four sheets in English capital letters, get the seller, buyer and a witness to sign with their NIC numbers, attach Form C, and lodge it at the DMT with the CR book within 14 days of the sale.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Yes, you can still sell and transfer the car. Take both your old 9-digit NIC number and your new 12-digit NIC to the DMT divisional office with your CR book, and get a confirmation letter from the Department for Registration of Persons if the office asks for one.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Compare only like-for-like listings (same model, year, mileage band, transmission and condition), check Wahanaya's price-check tool for a market range, then add in revenue licence, insurance and repair costs before judging if a price is fair.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Your motor insurance does not transfer to the buyer automatically. You must cancel it in writing with your insurer, return the certificate of insurance, and you'll get a short-period refund only if you made no claims — and you can carry your No Claims Bonus to your next vehicle.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
A Japanese car is almost always cheaper to run in Sri Lanka because parts are more widely stocked and cost less, and local mechanics know the models well. A European car can still be worth it if you value its features, but budget 40-60% more for parts and check it's genuinely right-hand drive.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Check 5-10 similar listings for your exact model, year and mileage using a tool like Wahanaya's price-check, price slightly above your real target to leave room for bargaining, and adjust for condition, accident history and remaining revenue licence.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
The Atto 3 is sold new with a local warranty and dealer network, while the Leaf is usually a used import with no official backup. Choose the Atto 3 for peace of mind, the Leaf if you want a cheaper EV and can check its battery health carefully.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
A lease usually gets you approved faster with less paperwork, but the leasing company owns the vehicle until you finish paying. A bank loan gives you ownership from day one and sometimes a lower rate, but needs a bigger deposit and stricter CRIB checks.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Yes. Since 1 November 2026, anyone renewing a revenue licence must show a TIN certificate, and for a leased vehicle this is the lessee's own TIN, not the leasing company's, because the lessee is the registered owner on the CR.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
No. In Sri Lanka the registration number belongs to the vehicle for life, not the owner, so when you sell your car the number plate stays on it and passes to the buyer. If you want a particular number on your next vehicle, you must apply for it separately at the DMT.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Yes, in most cases. A Grama Niladhari, Justice of Peace, or staff officer must certify your transfer photograph, and if your current address isn't on your NIC, you also need a separate GN residence certificate before the Department of Motor Traffic accepts your papers.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
