Most car loans are signed for 5 to 7 year tenures, but you don't have to stay tied to monthly instalments for the entire duration.

The Mathematics of Extra Payments

Because auto loans use reducing balance interest, any lump-sum payment you make goes 100% towards the principal balance, wiping out years of interest.

A 3-Step Strategy to Close in 36 Months:

1. Add 10% Extra to Your Monthly EMI: If your EMI is ₹15,000, round it up to ₹16,500. This single move trims 6 to 9 months off your loan.
2. Channel Annual Bonuses: Using your yearly appraisal bonus or tax refund to make a 1-EMI lump-sum principal reduction cuts total tenure dramatically.
3. Refinance After Year 2: If market interest rates drop, request a rate conversion with your bank or transfer the balance.

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