UK Car Loan
£3,000 car loan at 4.9% APR over 5 years
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £3,000 at a 4.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£56.48
Total interest
£388.58
Total repaid
£3,388.58
Is this a good rate?
UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 4.9%, a £3,000 loan costs £56.48 per month and £388.58 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.