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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.

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Honda Civic

CHEAP AUTOMATIC

Honda Civic 1.6 i-VTEC SE Executive 5dr

2004 (53 reg) | 100,000 miles

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£799

Audi A3

New in stock and ready to go

Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sportback Euro 4 5dr

2009 (09 reg) | 139,000 miles

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£999

Volkswagen Polo

New in stock and ready to go

Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Match Euro 5 3dr

2011 (61 reg) | 153,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£895

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£950

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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£799

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.9 litres
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