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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

Mazda Mazda3

Px to clear, grab a bargain

Mazda3 1.6 TS2 Euro 4 5dr

2010 (10 reg) | 112,000 miles

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£999

Ford Ka

LOW MILEAGE!

Ford KA 1.2 Titanium Euro 5 3dr

2012 (62 reg) | 61,000 miles

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£990

Nissan Note

REAR PARKING SENSORS-HPI CLEAR

Nissan Note 1.4 16V n-tec+ Euro 5 5dr

2013 (13 reg) | 90,785 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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£945

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.7 litres
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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.0 litres
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£995

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