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£40,000 car loan at 12.9% APR over 1 year

Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £40,000 at a 12.9% representative APR.

Monthly repayment
£3,570.81
Total interest
£2,849.78
Total repaid
£42,849.78

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 £40,000 loan costs £3,570.81 per month and £2,849.78 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

£40,000 at 3.9% · 1yr£40,000 at 4.9% · 1yr£40,000 at 5.9% · 1yr£40,000 at 6.9% · 1yr£40,000 at 7.9% · 1yr£40,000 at 8.9% · 1yr

Other amounts at 12.9%

£3,000 at 12.9% · 1yr£5,000 at 12.9% · 1yr£7,500 at 12.9% · 1yr£10,000 at 12.9% · 1yr£12,500 at 12.9% · 1yr£15,000 at 12.9% · 1yr