UK Car Loan
£12,500 car loan at 7.9% APR over 1 year
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £12,500 at a 7.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£1,086.78
Total interest
£541.33
Total repaid
£13,041.33
Is this a good rate?
UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 7.9%, a £12,500 loan costs £1,086.78 per month and £541.33 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.