UK Car Loan
£12,500 car loan at 7.9% APR over 5 years
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £12,500 at a 7.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£252.86
Total interest
£2,671.43
Total repaid
£15,171.43
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 £252.86 per month and £2,671.43 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.