UK Car Loan
£40,000 car loan at 5.9% APR over 7 years
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £40,000 at a 5.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£582.43
Total interest
£8,923.83
Total repaid
£48,923.83
Is this a good rate?
UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 5.9%, a £40,000 loan costs £582.43 per month and £8,923.83 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.