UK Car Loan
£3,000 car loan at 7.9% APR over 4 years
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £3,000 at a 7.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£73.10
Total interest
£508.71
Total repaid
£3,508.71
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 £3,000 loan costs £73.10 per month and £508.71 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.