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£40,000 car loan at 12.9% APR over 3 years

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

Monthly repayment
£1,345.83
Total interest
£8,449.96
Total repaid
£48,449.96

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 £1,345.83 per month and £8,449.96 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% · 3yr£40,000 at 4.9% · 3yr£40,000 at 5.9% · 3yr£40,000 at 6.9% · 3yr£40,000 at 7.9% · 3yr£40,000 at 8.9% · 3yr

Other amounts at 12.9%

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