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A battery that keeps dying in Sri Lanka is usually worn out from the heat (2-3 years is normal here), or being drained by short trips, a weak alternator, or a parasitic drain like a dash cam left plugged in.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
You need your NIC, proof of address, income proof (salary slips or business/bank records), and the vehicle's CR book or invoice plus a valuation report. Guarantors, if required, submit the same set.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
You cannot sell a deceased owner's vehicle directly. The heirs (or an appointed administrator) must first transfer the CR book into their name at the DMT using the death certificate, proof of heirship, and forms MTA 5 and MTA 7 — only then can it be sold like any other used vehicle.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
For most used cars in Sri Lanka, around 10,000-12,000 km a year is normal, so a 5-year-old car showing 50,000-60,000 km is reasonable. A low figure on an old car is a red flag, not a bonus - check it against the service book before you trust it.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
Get your insurance and VET emission certificate ready first, then renew through the eRL system or any Divisional Secretariat using your CR book (or MTA 11 and CMT 52 if the transfer hasn't finished) plus, from 1 November 2026, a TIN certificate.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Yes, you can sell your car to a registered company in Sri Lanka, but the transfer needs company papers, not just an NIC. You'll need the company's registration copy, an embossed seal or letterhead letter, a certified no-objection letter, and both parties' TIN.
Wahanaya.lk team8 min read
Deepavali closes RMV, DMT and banks today; hit-and-run death payouts just doubled to Rs. 500,000; and a fatal Warakapola crash plus a thin SLTB bus fleet are driving extra caution and extra buses this holiday weekend.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Keep the hybrid battery cool, drive the car regularly instead of letting it sit, and get any dashboard warning checked immediately — heat, idle time, and ignored warnings are what kill Aqua, Prius and Axio Hybrid batteries early in Sri Lanka.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Clean the car, take wide well-lit photos from all angles plus the odometer and service book, write an honest description with the model, year, mileage and condition, check your price on /price-check, then post on /post-ad and screen every buyer's NIC and phone number before you agree to meet.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Ask for the service booklet and matching invoices, check the stamps against the car's age and mileage, and for Japan imports compare the auction sheet and JEVIC report to the odometer. If the book is missing or looks fake, pay for an independent inspection before you commit.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
You can convert a petrol or diesel car to LPG (autogas) in Sri Lanka only between 3 and 25 years after its registration date.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
For most buyers the Vitz is the safer pick — cheaper parts, better resale, simpler CVT history. Choose the Fit only if you need its bigger boot and rear space, and you're ready to maintain the CVT strictly on schedule.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
