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How Sri Lanka's Vehicle Import Duty Jumped to 45% in 2026 – A Complete Timeline & Real Cost Breakdown

If you’ve been tracking vehicle import costs in Sri Lanka, you already know 2025–2026 has been a rollercoaster. The Customs Import Duty (CID) on motor vehicles has gone through five major revisions in barely 16 months — surcharges introduced, removed, base rates hiked, and surcharges slapped back on again. Here’s exactly what happened, when it happened, and what it means for your wallet today.

How to Choose the Right Vehicle for Your Family in Sri Lanka

Choosing a family vehicle in Sri Lanka isn’t just about picking the prettiest car on the lot. After helping my friend import his first vehicle last year, I learned there’s so much more to consider than just the price tag.

Surviving Monsoon Season: A Sri Lankan Driver's Complete Guide

Last year’s monsoon taught me some hard lessons about driving in Sri Lankan rain. After nearly hydroplaning on the Colombo-Kandy road and watching my neighbor’s car get flooded in his own garage, I decided to put together everything I’ve learned about staying safe during our rainy season.

Identifying Flood-Damaged Used Cars in Sri Lanka: 10 Checks & Self-Rescue Tips

The devastating floods and landslides that struck Sri Lanka in late 2025 left thousands of vehicles submerged, swept away, or severely water-damaged across multiple districts. As floodwaters recede and cleanup efforts continue, a concerning trend has emerged: flood-damaged vehicles are rapidly entering the used-car market, often without proper disclosure.

Unscrupulous sellers may attempt to quickly clean, dry, and resell these compromised vehicles to unsuspecting buyers. While a flood-damaged car might look acceptable on the surface after cosmetic repairs, the hidden damage can be catastrophic. Water infiltration affects critical safety systems, corrodes structural components, and creates long-term reliability issues that may not surface for months.