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Third-party cover is the legal minimum and only pays for damage you cause to others, while comprehensive also pays for your own car's repairs, fire and theft.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
The Land Rover Defender used in Sri Lanka is mostly the classic 90/110 with Td5 or Puma diesel engines: tough and capable off-road, but costly to run, with owner-reported gearbox, steering and cooling faults, and parts from a few specialist importers rather than a mainstream dealer network.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
As of November 2026, CBSL caps vehicle financing at 40% of value for new private cars, SUVs, vans and three-wheelers, 60% for new commercial vehicles, and 60% for any used, already-registered vehicle — you must fund the rest yourself.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
The 2027 Budget funds a new DMT head office and a digital vehicle registration system, a magistrate ordered a full probe into the fatal Rambewa bus crash, Police opened a 24-hour WhatsApp line for reckless driving reports, and the DMC warned of heavy rain from 13-15 November.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Yes, leasing companies in Sri Lanka lease to self-employed people without a salary slip. Instead, you show 6 months of bank statements, your business registration certificate, TIN, and income tax returns or audited accounts as proof of income.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
The Toyota Coaster is a reliable, well-supported diesel minibus that suits route, school, staff and tour operators in Sri Lanka, but owners report mediocre fuel economy and ageing gearbox or brake issues on older imports, so budget for diesel and parts before you buy.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
Wash your car's underbody with fresh water often, clear door and sill drain holes, fix stone chips fast, and get a rubberised (not wax) underbody coating if you live or drive near the coast.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
If your leased vehicle is written off, the insurance payout goes first to the finance company to settle your outstanding lease balance, because it is still the absolute owner on your CR book. You get any surplus, but you must pay any shortfall.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Missing lease payments triggers penal interest and a 7-day demand notice; the finance company can only repossess your vehicle if you don't resist, otherwise it needs a District Court order. You stay liable for any shortfall after the vehicle is sold.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
On 12 November 2026, the DMT warned the public against brokers near its offices, Police opened WhatsApp lines for reporting dangerous driving, and Parliament received the 2027 Budget, which could reshape vehicle taxes.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
CVT judder is almost always worn-out or overheated transmission fluid, made worse by Colombo-style stop-start traffic and tropical heat. Change the fluid at an experienced CVT specialist and insist on a pressure recalibration afterwards, or the shudder can come back worse.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
A full option car has the manufacturer's top factory features for that model — alloy wheels, keyless entry, cruise control, part-leather seats — while a non-full option car has the basic equipment.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
