About us

NILANKA THENUWARA

Director Operations United Kingdom

PRAGEETH FERNANDO

Director Operations Sri Lanka

Harshana Mapalagama

Director Engineering and After Sale Services

sl uk auto traders (pvt) ltd

SL UK Group is a rapidly evolving Sri Lankan brand built on integrity, innovation, and community value. Over the past year, our founding team has successfully established SL UK Media – a niche automobile-focused digital platform with a strong YouTube presence and a loyal community of enthusiasts. Building on this momentum, we are proud to launch our second venture: SL UK Auto Traders – a mission-driven company dedicated to transforming the Sri Lankan vehicle market. In an industry long burdened by manipulation and inefficiencies, our goal is clear: to restore fairness, transparency, and quality in vehicle trading. As a business, we are agile, opportunity-focused, and guided by strong core values:

  • Teamwork Working together to achieve excellence
  • Commitment Delivering on every promise we make
  • Transparency Building trust through honesty and openness
  • Integrity Doing what is right, always

With this foundation, SL UK Auto Traders is set to redefine how Sri Lankans import vehicles – making the process reliable, transparent, and community-driven.

vision

To be Sri Lanka’s most trusted and transparent vehicle trading platform, setting a new benchmark for fairness, quality, and innovation in the automotive industry

mission

At SL UK Auto Traders, we are committed to transforming the Sri Lankan vehicle market by eliminating manipulation, improving efficiency, and ensuring every customer experiences honesty, value, and clarity. Driven by integrity, innovation, and community trust, we leverage our decade-long expertise in manufacturing, engineering, and digital engagement to deliver vehicles and services that exceed expectations

Our Simple 10-Step Vehicle Import Process

1. Requirement Identification

We begin with a detailed discussion to understand your exact vehicle needs, backed by recent auction statistics for informed decision-making

4. Cost Breakdown

We provide a detailed cost breakdown immediately after receiving your advance payment, ensuring the final price fully matches our original quotation

2. Quotation

We provide a tailored quotation for your chosen vehicle based on your preferences and budget

5. Auction Bidding

We bid on your behalf, sharing daily updates, auction sheets, and photos. We only proceed with your acknowledgment before placing bids

3. Advance Payment

To start bidding, an advance payment is required: Advance amounts may vary based on the final estimated price. Note: Advance payments are tied to the winning bid and are non-refundable under any circumstances once the bid is successful

6. Letter of Credit (LC)

EOnce you win, you must open an LC within three working days. Ensure your TIN is ready

7. Shipment Arrangement

Shipment is arranged within 2–3 weeks after LC confirmation

9. Customs Clearance

Duty payment and clearance times may vary depending on port activity

8. Shipping & Arrival

Your vehicle arrives at the Sri Lanka port within approximately 6-8 weeks, including shipping time

10. Vehicle Delivery

Delivery to the doorstep or handover near the port, based on the customer’s preference

Your Vehicle, Simplified.

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UNDER THE HOOD SAVINGS

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Air Conditioning

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Electrical Diagnostics

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Wheel Alignment

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