UK Car Loan
£5,000 car loan at 3.9% APR over 3 years
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £5,000 at a 3.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£147.40
Total interest
£306.31
Total repaid
£5,306.31
Is this a good rate?
UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 3.9%, a £5,000 loan costs £147.40 per month and £306.31 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.