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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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£895

Ford Focus

LONG MOT - ULEZ- HIGH CLUTCH

Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec S 5dr

2009 (09 reg) | 94,000 miles

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£790

Volvo V50

Jan 27 MOT, Px to Clear

Volvo V50 2.0 D3 R-Design Euro 5 5dr

2011 (11 reg) | 164,000 miles

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£850

Nissan Almera

JUST ARRIVED

Nissan Almera 1.5 S 5dr

2002 (52 reg) | 67,975 miles

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Used vehicles

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£895

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.8 litres
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£790

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£850

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.5 litres
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£975

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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