Vehicle Import Guides & Buying Advice
Practical, plain-language guides for Sri Lankan buyers — from importing a car from Japan and understanding import tax to reading auction sheets and choosing the right model.
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How to Import a Car from Japan to Sri Lanka: Step-by-Step Guide
A practical step-by-step guide to importing a car from Japan to Sri Lanka — choosing a vehicle, auction sheets, CIF value, shipping, customs clearance, taxes and registration.
Sri Lanka Vehicle Import Tax Explained: XID, CID, Surcharge, Luxury Tax, SSCL, VAT and VEL
Understand each part of Sri Lanka vehicle import tax — excise duty (XID), customs import duty, surcharge, luxury tax, SSCL, VAT and VEL — and how they combine into the total.
How to Calculate CIF Value for a Vehicle Imported to Sri Lanka
CIF value is the basis for most Sri Lankan vehicle import taxes. Learn what Cost, Insurance and Freight include, how to convert from yen or dollars, and common mistakes to avoid.
Toyota Raize in Sri Lanka: Specifications, Grades and Buying Guide
Toyota Raize specifications, engine options, grades and what to check when buying an imported Raize in Sri Lanka — with current Raize stock and price-on-request guidance.
Honda Vezel Specifications and Buying Guide for Sri Lanka
A buyer’s guide to the Honda Vezel in Sri Lanka: second-generation specifications, e:HEV hybrid vs petrol, grades, what to check on an imported Vezel and how to reserve one.
Toyota Yaris Cross vs Toyota Raize: Which Compact SUV Suits You?
Comparing the Toyota Yaris Cross and Toyota Raize for Sri Lankan buyers — size, engines, hybrid options, tax bands and which one fits your driving.
Understanding Japanese Vehicle Auction Grades and Auction Sheets
What do Japanese auction grades like 4.5, 4, 3.5 and R mean? Learn how to read an auction sheet — overall grade, interior grade, damage codes and mileage — before you buy.
What to Check Before Buying an Imported Vehicle in Sri Lanka
A practical checklist for buying an imported Japanese vehicle in Sri Lanka — documents, auction sheet, mileage, condition, test drive, tax and registration details.
How to Reserve a Japanese Vehicle with Amila Car Sale
How reservations work at Amila Car Sale Pvt Ltd — choosing a vehicle in stock or on order, confirming details, the reservation and what happens before handover.
Sri Lanka Vehicle Import Regulations: What Buyers Should Know
An overview of how vehicle import rules work in Sri Lanka — who sets them, where they are published, age limits, tax changes and how to check the latest official position.