UK Car Loan
£12,500 car loan at 5.9% APR over 5 years
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £12,500 at a 5.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£241.08
Total interest
£1,964.75
Total repaid
£14,464.75
Is this a good rate?
UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 5.9%, a £12,500 loan costs £241.08 per month and £1,964.75 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.