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Plain answers to common questions about buying, selling and leasing vehicles in Sri Lanka.
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The KDH wins on resale value, spare parts and service network across Sri Lanka, while the Caravan is often cheaper to buy and some owners report better fuel economy. Pick based on your use: private family van, staff transport, or a school/tour service with its own licensing rules.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
You transfer a gifted vehicle at the DMT using the same MTA 6 and MTA 8 forms as a sale, but the DMT values the vehicle at market value for stamp duty, not the Rs 0 you write on the form.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Selling a company-owned vehicle needs the same CR book and revenue licence as a personal sale, plus company paperwork: MTA 6 and MTA 8 signed with the embossed seal (or a letterhead letter) by two directors, a no-objection letter, and the Business Registration certificate.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Japan-import cars dominate Sri Lanka's market and come with a standardised auction sheet and JAAI certificate that make condition and mileage easy to verify. UK-import cars are rarer, use a V5C logbook and MOT history instead, and need more careful document checks before you buy.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Yes, but only through a DMT "double transfer" that moves the vehicle straight from the last registered owner to your buyer — you need that owner's signature and a no-objection letter, or you must register it in your own name first.
Wahanaya.lk team9 min read
Both are reliable diesel double cabs sold new through Sathosa Motors (Isuzu) and Toyota Lanka (Toyota). The Hilux usually holds resale value and parts better in Sri Lanka; the D-Max often costs less to buy and run, so the right pick depends on your budget, use and how long you'll keep it.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Once your lease is fully settled, your finance company must send the DMT a letter confirming payment and asking to cancel its "absolute owner" entry on your CR book. You (or they) submit this letter with your CR book and NIC at the DMT to get it removed.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
You don't need to fly back to sell your vehicle. You give a trusted person a registered Power of Attorney, executed before a Sri Lankan mission abroad, and they complete the RMV transfer and handover on your behalf.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
The Axio Hybrid is the safer long-term choice for most buyers because of its simple, Toyota-proven CVT hybrid system, while the Grace can suit buyers who find a well-maintained example and prioritise looks and features over drivetrain simplicity.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
You cannot simply sign over a deceased owner's vehicle. The heirs must first notify the RMV, settle the estate through probate, letters of administration, or a certificate of heirship, then register the transfer using forms MTA 5 and MTA 7.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
A repossessed auction vehicle can be cheaper, but it is sold "as is" with no warranty, limited test-driving and patchy history, so inspect it hard, confirm the paperwork, and compare the price against normal listings before you bid.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
No, not straight away. You must report the loss to the police, apply for a duplicate Certificate of Registration (CR) at the Department of Motor Traffic, and only transfer ownership once the duplicate is in hand.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
