UK Car Loan

£5,000 car loan at 4.9% APR over 7 years

Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £5,000 at a 4.9% representative APR.

Monthly repayment
£70.43
Total interest
£916.53
Total repaid
£5,916.53

Is this a good rate?

UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 4.9%, a £5,000 loan costs £70.43 per month and £916.53 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 4.9%