What makes car ownership in Israel expensive? and IMG_1403_1600x1067

What makes car ownership in Israel expensive?

I've read that owning a car in Israel is costly, due to "high taxation".
What does that mean?
Do you pay tax annually, based on certain criteria of your car?


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Answer by loidbarr
Not really sure about high taxation..but gosh..everything in Israel is soooo expensive...I mean in shekels...it feels like alot more than dollars when you pay..I do know that in Israel...people have to pay to take driving lessons and get a driving certificate and then take the driving test etc....You cannot take a driving test and get a drivers license without taking the appropriate classes...all who desire to drive in Israel and get a driving license must take classes..Now, here's the problem...each class is very costly..there aren't alot of jobs that pay well. Hence, although people have a simple life....they do have trouble making good enough money to take a course..and go through all the process. second, driving in Israel is soooo dangerous...to me the law is not so strict when it comes to driving safety/road rules...people rely more on scooters/motorcycles/ bikes/ hitchhiking/ buses/ and walking. Lastly, the cars are very expensive...so not only do they have to break their back going through the process of getting a license but then purchasing a car and requires gas (also very costly)........I'm moving to Israel in approximately five years...ani ohevette ha eretz!!!! ( I Love the country).....though.

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