UK Car Loan
£12,500 car loan at 3.9% APR over 5 years
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £12,500 at a 3.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£229.64
Total interest
£1,278.57
Total repaid
£13,778.57
Is this a good rate?
UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 3.9%, a £12,500 loan costs £229.64 per month and £1,278.57 in total interest.
Cheaper alternatives
- 0% dealer finance — manufacturer-subsidised, usually only on new cars.
- 0% purchase credit cards (12–24 months) for smaller amounts.
- Personal loans from your current bank often beat dealer APRs.