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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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£1,000

Volkswagen Polo

Trade Sale - Part Ex To Clear

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI SEL Euro 5 3dr

2010 (60 reg) | 132,077 miles

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£990

MINI Countryman

PART EX TO CLEAR

MINI 1.6 Cooper Countryman 5dr

2011 (11 reg) | 104,700 miles

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£950

MINI Hatch

1.4 PETROL * LONG M.O.T * ULEZ

MINI Hatch 1.4 One Euro 4 3dr

2008 (08 reg) | 89,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£990

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.25 litres
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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • 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 size1.3 litres
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£995

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.9 litres
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