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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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£800

Fiat Grande Punto

long mot, drives well

Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 Active 5dr

2006 (56 reg) | 84,000 miles

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£795

Jaguar X-Type

MOT JANUARY 2027

Jaguar X-Type 2.0D SE 5dr

2006 (56 reg) | 153,000 miles

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£895

Ford Fiesta

Full year mot

Ford Fiesta 1.25 Style 3dr

2009 (09 reg) | 116,000 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 size1.2 litres
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£985

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.8 litres
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£750

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£800

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