UK Car Loan
£12,500 car loan at 8.9% APR over 3 years
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £12,500 at a 8.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£396.92
Total interest
£1,788.95
Total repaid
£14,288.95
Is this a good rate?
UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 8.9%, a £12,500 loan costs £396.92 per month and £1,788.95 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.