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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

MINI Countryman

PART EX TO CLEAR

MINI 1.6 Cooper Countryman 5dr

2011 (11 reg) | 104,700 miles

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£1,000

Volkswagen Polo

Trade Sale - Part Ex To Clear

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI SEL Euro 5 3dr

2010 (60 reg) | 132,077 miles

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£895

Vauxhall Corsa

ULEZ,LOW MILES,PX TO CLEAR

Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 16V SRi Euro 5 5dr

2012 (62 reg) | 67,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£999

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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£1,000

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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£990

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeSUV
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£950

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