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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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£999

Vauxhall Astra

ULEZ+PARTEX2CLEAR+MOT 26/11/26

Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v SRi Euro 5 5dr

2012 (12 reg) | 127,000 miles

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£995

Volkswagen Golf

PX TO CLEAR|BARGAIN|CLEARANCE

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

2010 (60 reg) | 133,000 miles

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£895

SEAT Ibiza

Hpi clear+ long mot

SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TDI CR S Euro 5 5dr AC

2013 (63 reg) | 112,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£995

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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£999

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£995

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£800

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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