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The Alto is usually the cheaper car to buy and run, while the Wagon R costs a bit more but gives you a taller cabin and far more boot space for the same small engine. Pick by budget first, then by how much space you actually need.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Weak cooling is usually low refrigerant from a slow leak, a clogged condenser, a dirty cabin filter, or a failing compressor clutch. Check the cabin filter and condenser yourself first, then get a workshop to pressure-test for leaks before any gas top-up.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Most Sri Lankan leasing companies approve a straightforward vehicle lease in 1 to 3 working days if you submit complete documents and the vehicle's value supports the current LTV limit. Missing papers, a weak CRIB record, or an unclear CR book can stretch this to a week or more.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Yes, you can sell a modified car in Sri Lanka, but any change to its original construction — engine swap, fuel conversion, body kit, suspension, even colour — needs prior written approval from the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic and must be recorded in the CR book before the buyer can…
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
A professional pre-purchase inspection for a car typically costs roughly Rs. 6,500-15,000 in Sri Lanka as of November 2026, depending on the company and vehicle type, and it checks the engine, gearbox, chassis and accident history before you pay a deposit.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Yes. Most licensed finance companies will lease a used vehicle you're buying from a private individual, not just from a dealer — but they finance it against their own valuation, not the price you agreed with the seller, and the CR book must be free of any existing mortgage or lease.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
This week's Sri Lanka vehicle news: fuel prices rose on 2 November, three-wheeler drivers want a fare hike in response, DMT's Narahenpita appointment booking is back online, and the motor trade is lobbying the 12 November Budget to scrap a 15% used-import tax concession.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Go to eservices.motortraffic.gov.lk, choose the free Limited or paid Full Vehicle Information Request, and enter the registration number and chassis number to see the owner, mortgage status and vehicle specs instantly.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Yes, but most leasing companies need you physically present for signing and KYC, so the practical route is a Power of Attorney to a trusted family member in Sri Lanka, or the Manusavi bank loan scheme for registered migrant workers (up to Rs 2 million at 8% interest).
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
You don't have to go back to where the car was first registered. The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) handles ownership transfers nationwide at any district Motor Traffic office, the relevant Divisional Secretariat, or the Head Office in Narahenpita/Werahera for one-day service.
Wahanaya.lk team6 min read
Read the dashboard capacity bars or an OBD2 scan (LeafSpy for a Nissan Leaf), ask for a dated inspection report from a specialist like Leaf House, and treat anything below roughly 8-9 bars or 75% state of health as a car that needs a price cut or a pass.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
Rotate your tyres every 5,000–7,000 km, or at every oil change, whichever comes first. This spreads out wear evenly, helps tyres last longer and keeps handling and fuel use steady.
Wahanaya.lk team7 min read
