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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

Ford Focus

ULEZ FREE

Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec S 5dr

2009 (09 reg) | 126,000 miles

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£900

Volkswagen Golf

Misfires needs a bit of work

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI GT Sport DSG 5dr

2008 (08 reg) | 90,000 miles

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£995

MINI Hatch

GOOD SPEC+PRESENTS VERY WELL!

MINI Hatch 1.6 Cooper Euro 4 3dr

2007 (07 reg) | 103,521 miles

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Used vehicles

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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£900

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

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£788

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