UK Car Loan

£30,000 car loan at 12.9% APR over 1 year

Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £30,000 at a 12.9% representative APR.

Monthly repayment
£2,678.11
Total interest
£2,137.33
Total repaid
£32,137.33

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 £30,000 loan costs £2,678.11 per month and £2,137.33 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%