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The Honda Vezel suits buyers who want a tall, easy-to-park hybrid crossover. Older 2013-2018 hybrids need their dual-clutch gearbox checked before you buy; the newer e:HEV generation (2021+) drops that gearbox. Parts and service are easy to find through Honda Lanka.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
Wash the car, shoot in soft morning or late-afternoon light against a plain background, and cover the full exterior, interior, engine bay and odometer. Clean, well-lit photos get more clicks and fewer time-wasting calls.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Compare 8-10 similar ads for the same make, model, year and mileage, then adjust for condition, service history and documents. Price slightly above your target so you have room to negotiate, and confirm the transfer fees and stamp duty before you settle on a final figure.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Price your car using real market data, prepare your CR book and other documents in advance, settle any lease, write a detailed online listing with clear photos, and complete the RMV transfer within 14 days of the sale to avoid penalties.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
In the past 48 hours: an Auditor General report flags Sri Lanka's missing EV battery recycling system, Police confirmed any uniformed officer can stop you for traffic offences, HNB Finance and Toyota Lanka launched a new leasing deal, and a fatal Koggala level-crossing crash renewed railway safety warnings.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Check the CR book and engine/chassis numbers, confirm the seller's NIC matches the registered owner, agree a price, sign the MTA6/MTA8 transfer forms, and register the transfer at the RMV within 14 days. Keep the revenue licence, emission test and insurance valid before you ride it.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Before you pay, match the chassis and engine numbers to the CR book, confirm the revenue licence, insurance and emission (VET) certificate are valid, and test the gearbox, clutch and suspension on a real road. Never hand over money without seeing the original registration book.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Check for musty smells, water lines on seatbelts and carpets, rust or green corrosion inside fuse boxes, and foggy headlights. The RMV/DMT does not record flood damage on the CR book, so a paid inspection is the only reliable check.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
Never pay any money before you see the vehicle and its original CR book in person, confirm the seller's NIC matches the registered owner, and do the money transfer and ownership transfer on the same day, ideally at a bank or the DMT office.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
A vehicle sale in Sri Lanka must include the CR book (Certificate of Registration), a valid revenue licence, the MTA 6 and MTA 8 transfer forms, and NIC copies of both parties — these go to the DMT to register the new owner.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Pick a small, simple car with a small engine and easy parts supply, confirm your licence status first, and budget for insurance and the revenue licence on top of the price — not just the cheapest sticker you can find.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Check a hybrid battery before buying by test-driving on EV mode and a hill, watching the dashboard for warning lights or low bars, and asking a hybrid specialist for a load/stress test before you pay a deposit.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
