{"id":4226,"date":"2025-09-12T16:31:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T11:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/?p=4226"},"modified":"2025-09-13T12:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T06:57:12","slug":"mark-vehicles-outside-sri-lanka-as-import-on-ikman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/mark-vehicles-outside-sri-lanka-as-import-on-ikman\/","title":{"rendered":"List Vehicles Outside Sri Lanka as \u2018Import\u2019 on ikman"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At ikman, we\u2019re always working to make buying and selling more transparent and effective. Our latest update introduces a brand-new Import option under the Condition field when posting vehicle ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Sri Lanka\u2019s vehicle market, many cars are advertised while still abroad, especially popular imports from Japan, the UK, and other countries. Until now, it wasn\u2019t always clear to buyers whether a car was already available locally or would only arrive later. This often caused confusion and slowed down decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>What\u2019s New?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sellers can now mark their vehicles as Import if the car is not currently in Sri Lanka and will be brought down from overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This condition is visible across:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ad Posting Flow \u2013 on Web, Android &amp; iOS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search Filters \u2013 buyers can filter specifically for Import vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ad Detail Pages \u2013 Import is displayed under Condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"720\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2.png 720w, https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-500x313.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image-2-600x375.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why This Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know buyers value clarity when searching for cars. Previously, it wasn\u2019t always obvious whether a vehicle was already in Sri Lanka or still abroad. Now:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Buyers get full transparency and can decide faster.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sellers can set accurate expectations and attract the right audience.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>A Win-Win for All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This new option reduces confusion, improves trust, and makes transactions smoother for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try it out today\u2014when posting your next car, select \u201cImport\u201d if it\u2019s overseas and will be imported!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikman.lk\">ikman<\/a> Today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our other&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.ikman.lk\/en\/\">blogs<\/a>&nbsp;for more insights!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At ikman, we\u2019re always working to make buying and selling more transparent and effective. 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