UK Car Loan
£5,000 car loan at 6.9% APR over 1 year
Indicative monthly repayment and total cost for a UK car loan of £5,000 at a 6.9% representative APR.
Monthly repayment
£432.40
Total interest
£188.84
Total repaid
£5,188.84
Is this a good rate?
UK car loan APRs typically range from around 6% for excellent credit to 25%+ for sub-prime borrowers. At 6.9%, a £5,000 loan costs £432.40 per month and £188.84 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.