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Calculate your car loan EMI, total interest, and total repayment. Plan your vehicle purchase with accurate cost estimates for new and used cars.

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  • Cars depreciate 15–20% in the first year itself — your asset loses value while you pay interest on it
  • Comprehensive motor insurance is mandatory for the loan tenure and adds ₹15,000–₹50,000 annually to ownership cost
  • Used car loans carry 2–4% higher interest rates than new car loans and shorter maximum tenures
  • Dealers often inflate the ex-showroom price in loan applications — always verify the on-road price independently
  • Banks finance only 80–90% of the on-road price — you need 10–20% as down payment plus registration and insurance
  • Car loan interest is NOT tax deductible for personal use — only business vehicles qualify under Section 43(1)
  • Extended warranty and accessories sold at the dealership are often overpriced — compare market rates before adding them to your loan

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  • A longer tenure reduces EMI but significantly increases total interest — a 7-year loan costs 25–40% more than a 3-year loan in interest
  • Defaulting on car loan EMIs leads to vehicle repossession without court order under the hypothecation agreement
  • The car's resale value drops faster than your outstanding loan balance, leaving you in negative equity for the first 2–3 years
  • Adding accessories, insurance, and extended warranty to the loan amount inflates your total cost by lakhs
  • Not accounting for fuel, maintenance, and insurance means the true monthly cost of owning a car is 1.5–2x the EMI

ਸਮਾਰਟ ਸੁਝਾਅ

  • Pay the maximum down payment you can afford — even 30–40% down saves significantly on interest
  • Choose a 3–5 year tenure instead of the maximum 7 years to minimize total interest paid
  • Get loan pre-approval from your bank before visiting the dealership — dealer-arranged financing often has higher rates
  • Compare the total cost of ownership (EMI + insurance + fuel + maintenance) before deciding your budget
  • Consider certified pre-owned cars — they cost 30–50% less with manufacturer warranty and lower insurance premiums
  • Negotiate the on-road price separately from the financing — dealers bundle markups into loan-linked deals

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