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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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£990

Audi A5 Cabriolet

#ROOF NOT WORKING+BARGAIN#

Audi A5 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S line Euro 4 2dr

2009 (09 reg) | 129,849 miles

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£995

Citroen C3

SOLD AS SEEN -PART EX TRADE IN

Citroen C3 1.4i VTR+ Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (75 ps)

2010 (10 reg) | 85,999 miles

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£899

Volkswagen CC

3 FORMER KEEPERS PX TO CLEAR|

Volkswagen CC 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech GT Euro 5 (s/s) 4dr (5 Seat)

2011 (61 reg) | 134,000 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 size1.4 litres
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£990

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors2 doors
  • Body typeConvertible
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£995

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£799

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