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Compare two used cars on more than price: check the CR book and mortgage status at the RMV, verify the chassis and engine numbers, confirm the revenue licence and emission test are current, and test-drive both before deciding.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Change your brake fluid every 2-3 years, or on the schedule in your owner's manual, because Sri Lanka's heat and humidity pull moisture into the fluid faster, which weakens your brakes even when the pedal still feels normal.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
You apply to the DMT's Technical Branch, produce the vehicle and documents at the Werahera office, and get approval from the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic. Conversion is only allowed within 25 years of first registration, and fees depend on the exact change.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Yes, until the ownership transfer is registered at the DMT the vehicle stays in your name, so fines, camera tickets and accident liability can still land on you.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Compare motor insurance quotes in Sri Lanka by matching sum insured basis, excess, claim settlement method and add-ons across insurers, not just the premium. A cheaper premium with a high excess or market-value settlement can cost you more when you actually claim.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Yes. Banks and finance companies lease three-wheelers like any other vehicle, mostly brand-new Bajaj or TVS models, over terms of up to about six years. Since a May 2026 Central Bank rule, you now need a bigger down payment on a new one than before.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
No. As of November 2026, profit from selling your own personal vehicle is exempt from income tax and capital gains tax under the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2026, backdated to 1 April 2024. The exemption doesn't cover dealer stock or vehicles claimed as a business asset.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
No. EPF withdrawals and loans are limited by law to housing, medical treatment, retirement, migration or marriage (for female members) — there is no category for buying a car, van or three-wheeler. Use a bank vehicle loan or a leasing facility instead.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Market value insurance pays out what your vehicle is worth on the day you claim, which falls every year.
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Report it to your nearest police station immediately with your CR book and ID, ask for a complaint entry number, and check your vehicle's details on the RMV's online service. Cases are usually passed to a Special Crimes or CID unit for investigation.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Your lease does not disappear and you must keep paying as normal, usually straight into the company's own bank account, even if its licence is cancelled or it is being wound up. Stopping payments can still get your vehicle repossessed and can hurt your CRIB record.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
A vehicle sale agreement is a private written contract between buyer and seller that records the price, deposit, condition and transfer date. It isn't a legal requirement, but it protects both sides whenever money changes hands before the RMV/DMT ownership transfer is completed.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
