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Most cars in Sri Lanka need an oil change every 5,000 to 10,000 km, whichever comes first, but never go past 6 months even if you haven't covered the distance. Heavy traffic, short trips and heat count as severe driving, so lean toward the shorter end unless you're on full synthetic.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
The safest payment is a bank transfer or bank draft you verify yourself by checking your own banking app or calling your bank — never a screenshot the buyer sends you. Don't hand over the CR book, keys or signed MTA 6 form until the money has actually settled in your account.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
There's no CR book tag for 'used on PickMe' since ride-hailing cars are registered as ordinary private cars. You have to check wear, mileage, and the dashboard yourself, and ask the seller directly.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
A double cab (Hilux, L200-type) is registered as a Dual Purpose vehicle, carries passengers plus cargo, and suits family and mixed use. A single cab is registered as a goods vehicle/lorry, needs a Certificate of Fitness, and suits businesses that need load space and lower running cost over comfort.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
The Honda Dio is a 110cc automatic scooter that suits short city and suburban commutes in Sri Lanka, with owners reporting 45-55 km/l, wide Honda parts and service access, and strong resale, but it has drum brakes only and feels underpowered two-up on hills.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
The past 48 hours brought wider DMT one-day and regular services, a deadly three-bus pile-up on the A9 at Rambewa that renews safety concerns, fresh police road-death figures for 2026, and a slight rupee gain against the US dollar.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Yes — the DMT's ownership-transfer system checks that your vehicle's VET (emission test) certificate and revenue licence are both in date before it lets the transfer go through, so renew an expired VET before you sell, unless your vehicle is exempt.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
The Toyota Raize is a compact SUV sold in Sri Lanka as a 1.0L turbo petrol or 1.2L hybrid, both CVT automatic. It suits city drivers and small families who want SUV seating height with hatchback running costs, but it is still a newer model here with limited long-term reliability data.
Wahanaya.lk team9 min read
Avoid it if you can. If the water is moving, or deeper than your wheel hubs, or hides the kerb line, turn back — a flooded engine can hydrolock and cost far more than the delay.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
If a finance company is still listed as the 'absolute owner' on your CR book, you must get them to confirm in writing that your lease or loan is fully settled, then take that letter plus your CR, VIC and NIC copy to a DMT office to have it cancelled before you can sell the car.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
You need the MTA 6 and MTA 8 transfer forms signed and stamped with the company's embossed seal (or a letterhead letter if there's no seal), signatures from two directors, the CR book, and a no-objection letter to the DMT.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Yes. The seller's policy stays with the seller, not the car, so you need your own insurance from the moment you drive it away, or you have no cover and risk losing any accident claim.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
