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A petrol three-wheeler is cheaper to buy and easier to service and resell, while an electric one costs more upfront but much less to run, if you live near a charging or battery-swap point. New petrol three-wheeler imports are now restricted, so check current RMV/DMT rules before you decide.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
Wash your car (especially the underbody and wheel arches) every week if you live near the coast, fix paint chips fast, and get a rubberised underbody coating — salt air and monsoon rain are what actually cause rust, not just age.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
You need the Commissioner-General's prior written approval before fitting a different engine, then a Motor Vehicle Examiner's CMT 130 certificate, which the RMV/DMT uses to update your CR book's engine number.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Yes, you can sell a vehicle with two names on the CR book, but both registered owners must sign the MTA 6 transfer form and provide their NIC copies — the RMV will not register the transfer with only one owner's signature.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Watch for leasing company tender and auction notices, pay the entry ticket and refundable deposit, inspect the vehicle as-is before bidding, pay the hammer-fall deposit plus balance on time, then transfer the CR book at the RMV within 14 days.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Watch for a bouncy or harsh ride, nose-diving when you brake, uneven tyre wear and clunking over bumps. Most shocks last 80,000-100,000km on good roads, less on Sri Lankan roads full of potholes.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
The Nissan Vanette is an old-design, simple petrol or diesel light van/lorry still working hard for small businesses in Sri Lanka. It suits buyers who want cheap parts and easy roadside repairs over comfort or modern safety features.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
Only agree if you trust the borrower's income and can afford to pay the full balance yourself, because a guarantor is as legally liable as the borrower and any default or repossession also hits your own CRIB record.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
The safest way is a traceable bank transfer (CEFTS or RTGS) confirmed in your own account before you hand over the keys and CR book — not cash, screenshots, or an unverified cheque.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Compare the chassis number stamped on the vehicle with the one printed in the CR book, then verify it free on the Sri Lanka Customs portal and the RMV's online vehicle information service before you pay any deposit.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
A brand new car costs more but comes with a full manufacturer warranty and a clean history. A reconditioned import costs less, but you must check its age, grade and condition yourself, and its warranty is shorter.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Report the loss to the police, fill DMT Form CMT65 with your NIC, revenue licence and police report, then submit it at the Narahenpita head office or a district office for motorcycles. It normally takes about a month to get the duplicate.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
