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£3,000 car loan at 12.9% APR over 5 years

Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £3,000 at a 12.9% representative APR.

Monthly repayment
£68.11
Total interest
£1,086.34
Total repaid
£4,086.34

Is this a good rate?

UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 12.9%, a £3,000 loan costs £68.11 per month and £1,086.34 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

£3,000 at 3.9% · 5yr£3,000 at 4.9% · 5yr£3,000 at 5.9% · 5yr£3,000 at 6.9% · 5yr£3,000 at 7.9% · 5yr£3,000 at 8.9% · 5yr

Other amounts at 12.9%

£5,000 at 12.9% · 5yr£7,500 at 12.9% · 5yr£10,000 at 12.9% · 5yr£12,500 at 12.9% · 5yr£15,000 at 12.9% · 5yr£17,500 at 12.9% · 5yr