United Kingdome Car Loan Market Size - Industry Report on Share, Growth Trends & Forecasts Analysis (2025 - 2030)

The UK Car Loan Market is Segmented by Product Type (Used Cars and New Cars) and Provider Type (Banks, Non-Banking Financial Services, Original Equipment Manufacturers, and Other Provider Types). The Report Offers the Value (USD) for the Above Segments.

United Kingdome Car Loan Market Size - Industry Report on Share, Growth Trends & Forecasts Analysis (2025 - 2030)

UK Car Loan Market Size

UK Car Loan Market Summary
Study Period 2020 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 60.36 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 83.08 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 6.60 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

UK Car Loan Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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UK Car Loan Market Analysis

The UK Car Loan Market size in terms of outstanding loan value is expected to grow from USD 60.36 billion in 2025 to USD 83.08 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The market, a significant component of the broader consumer credit market in the UK, is anticipated to experience growth during the forecast period. Various lending institutions, including banks, credit unions, and specialist finance companies, offer financing options for individuals seeking to purchase a vehicle.

Typically, Car loans in the UK typically involve secured arrangements, where the vehicle acts as collateral. This setup mitigates risk for lenders, providing them with a safeguard in case borrowers fail to meet loan obligations. As a result, secured car loans commonly feature lower interest rates than unsecured alternatives, rendering them appealing to borrowers.

The availability of secured car loans from a diverse range of financial institutions contributes to the accessibility of vehicle financing for consumers across the UK. As a result, the UK car loan market continues to experience steady growth, driven by demand for affordable financing solutions in the automotive sector.

Key market drivers and opportunities include the growing demand for vehicles, fuelled by factors such as economic stability, rising disposable incomes, and changing consumer preferences. Additionally, advancements in technology and digitization have streamlined the loan application process, enhancing convenience for borrowers and lenders alike. Moreover, ongoing innovation in loan products and terms presents opportunities for lenders to differentiate themselves and cater to diverse consumer needs effectively. and the ease of product selection, contributing to the market's growth trajectory.

UK Car Loan Industry Overview

The market for UK car loans is highly fragmented. Major players like Barclays Partner Finance, Santander UK, and Lloyds Bank dominate the market. Competition is expected to intensify by the end of the forecast period due to the lucrative opportunities available to various players in the market. 

The report highlights the numerous strategic initiatives, such as new business deals and collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, product launches, and technological upgrades, implemented by the leading market contenders to set a firm foot in the market. Hence, this section includes the company profiles of the key players and industry analysis.

UK Car Loan Market Leaders

  1. Barclays Partner Finance

  2. Santander UK

  3. Lloyds Bank

  4. Nationwide Building Society

  5. Royal Bank of Scotland

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
UK Car Loan Market Concentration
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UK Car Loan Market News

  • March 2023: AMS, the global talent solutions business, and Tesco Bank, which serves over 5 million customers in the United Kingdom, announced the establishment of a new 3-year partnership.
  • Feb 2022: Barclays announced a strategic partnership with global corporate venture builder Rainmaking to drive FinTech innovation. With the support of Rainmaking, Barclays will launch a new suite of initiatives targeted at FinTech founders across the globe.

UK Car Loan Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS AND INSIGHTS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Low Interest Rates are Driving the Market
    • 4.2.2 Increased Consumer Demand for Cars
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Increase in Car Loan Interest Rates is Restraining the Market
    • 4.3.2 Changing Mobility Trends is Restraining the Market
  • 4.4 Market Opportunities
    • 4.4.1 Increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs)
    • 4.4.2 Collaborations between car manufacturers and lenders
  • 4.5 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.5.4 Threat of Substitutes
    • 4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
  • 4.6 Insights of Technology Innovations in the Market
  • 4.7 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 By Product Type
    • 5.1.1 Used Cars (Consumer Use & Business Use)
    • 5.1.2 New Cars (Consumer Use & Business Use)
  • 5.2 By Provider Type
    • 5.2.1 Banks
    • 5.2.2 Non-Banking Financial Services
    • 5.2.3 Original Equipment Manufacturers
    • 5.2.4 Other Provider Types (Fintech Companies)

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration Overview
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Barclays Partner Finance
    • 6.2.2 Santander UK
    • 6.2.3 Lloyds Bank
    • 6.2.4 Nationwide Building Society
    • 6.2.5 Royal Bank of Scotland
    • 6.2.6 Close Brothers Motor Finance
    • 6.2.7 Black Horse Finance
    • 6.2.8 MotoNovo Finance
    • 6.2.9 Moneybarn
    • 6.2.10 Zopa*
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. FUTURE TRENDS

8. DISCLAIMER AND ABOUT US

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UK Car Loan Industry Segmentation

A car loan, also known as an auto loan or vehicle loan, is a type of financing provided by a financial institution or lender to help individuals purchase a car.

The UK car loan market is segmented by product type and provider type. By product type, the market is sub-segmented into used cars and new cars, and by provider type, the market is sub-segmented into banks, non-banking financial services, original equipment manufacturers, and other provider types. The report offers the value (USD) for the above segments.

By Product Type Used Cars (Consumer Use & Business Use)
New Cars (Consumer Use & Business Use)
By Provider Type Banks
Non-Banking Financial Services
Original Equipment Manufacturers
Other Provider Types (Fintech Companies)
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UK Car Loan Market Research Faqs

How big is the UK Car Loan Market?

The UK Car Loan Market size is expected to reach USD 60.36 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 6.60% to reach USD 83.08 billion by 2030.

What is the current UK Car Loan Market size?

In 2025, the UK Car Loan Market size is expected to reach USD 60.36 billion.

Who are the key players in UK Car Loan Market?

Barclays Partner Finance, Santander UK, Lloyds Bank, Nationwide Building Society and Royal Bank of Scotland are the major companies operating in the UK Car Loan Market.

What years does this UK Car Loan Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the UK Car Loan Market size was estimated at USD 56.38 billion. The report covers the UK Car Loan Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the UK Car Loan Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

UK Car Loan Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 UK Car Loan market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. UK Car Loan analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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