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£17,500 car loan at 7.9% APR over 7 years

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

Monthly repayment
£271.89
Total interest
£5,338.57
Total repaid
£22,838.57

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 £271.89 per month and £5,338.57 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

£17,500 at 3.9% · 7yr£17,500 at 4.9% · 7yr£17,500 at 5.9% · 7yr£17,500 at 6.9% · 7yr£17,500 at 8.9% · 7yr£17,500 at 9.9% · 7yr

Other amounts at 7.9%

£3,000 at 7.9% · 7yr£5,000 at 7.9% · 7yr£7,500 at 7.9% · 7yr£10,000 at 7.9% · 7yr£12,500 at 7.9% · 7yr£15,000 at 7.9% · 7yr