UK Car Loan

£17,500 car loan at 7.9% APR over 2 years

Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £17,500 at a 7.9% representative APR.

Monthly repayment
£790.68
Total interest
£1,476.31
Total repaid
£18,976.31

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 £17,500 loan costs £790.68 per month and £1,476.31 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.

Same loan, different rates

Other amounts at 7.9%