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Explore cars for sale under £1000

Searching for a car that won't cost an arm and a leg? Explore our collection of vehicles for under £1000, including low insurance group models, which make ideal cheap first cars for young drivers. Choose a sporty hatchback if you spend time driving in narrow city streets, or opt for a saloon to make long commutes more comfortable. If you're not sure which body type is best for you, then take a look at our buying guide. When you've found a bargain, don't forget to do an instant online vehicle check to see it's history before you buy.

Used cars available to reserve

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£995

Fiat 500

FEB 2026 MOT

Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr

2009 (09 reg) | 135,908 miles

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£995

Citroen C3

LOW MILES - AUTOMATIC

Citroen C3 1.6i 16V Exclusive Hatchback 5dr Petrol Automatic (172 g/km, 107 bhp)

2009 (59 reg) | 71,000 miles

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£995

MG ZR

Part exchange to clear

MG ZR 1.4 105 Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual (164 g/km, 101 bhp) Drives well, current MOT, leather

2004 (54 reg) | 103,789 miles

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Used vehicles

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£995

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.0 litres
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£999

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£999

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£995

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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