Car Loan Fixed vs Floating Rates: EMI, Repo Link and Total Cost Guide
Learn how fixed and floating car-loan rates work, how a repo-rate reset can change EMI or tenure, and how to compare the real…
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In this short
- CAR LOAN GUIDE Fixed Or Floating: Know Your EMI Understand the rate type, repo link and total cost before signing a car loan.
- WHAT CHANGED Repo Rate Moves Higher 5.50% The RBI raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points on 7 October 2026.
- THE EMI EXAMPLE A Quarter Point Costs More ₹96/month On ₹8 lakh over 60 months, a full pass-through from 8.25% to 8.50% raises the illustrative EMI.
- COMPARE TERMS Read Benchmark And Spread The reset clause, spread and APR matter more than the first EMI shown in an advert.
- USED CAR CHECK Used Car Rates Can Differ 11.20%+ One official rate page showed a used-car starting rate on 20 October 2026; offers vary by lender and profile.
- READ THE FULL GUIDE Calculate Your Total Cost Use the checklist to compare EMI, tenure, fees, fuel and other ownership costs.
- READ THE FULL GUIDE Get the complete breakdown Numbers, comparisons and what to check next.
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