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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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£995

MINI Hatch

AUTOMATIC, ULEZ, LOW MILEAGE

MINI Hatch 1.6 Cooper Steptronic Euro 4 3dr

2007 (07 reg) | 72,448 miles

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£895

Toyota Avensis

* LONG MOT *

Toyota Avensis 1.8 V-Matic TR Euro 5 4dr

2011 (11 reg) | 208,291 miles

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£1,000

MG MG3

CLEAN CAR ENGINE LIGHT ON

MG MG3 1.5 VTi-TECH 3Style Euro 5 5dr

2015 (65 reg) | 80,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£895

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.8 litres
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£895

  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
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