UK Car Loan

£3,000 car loan at 12.9% APR over 7 years

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

Monthly repayment
£54.41
Total interest
£1,570.69
Total repaid
£4,570.69

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 £54.41 per month and £1,570.69 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 12.9%