Autotrader cars

Skip to contentSkip to footer

Explore cars for sale under £5000

Whether you're looking for an easy-to-drive hatchback, an economical city car in a low insurance group, or a sports coupé with some bite, you'll find something to suit in our collection of cars under £5,000. If you're buying your first car or simply need a new set of wheels, a £5,000 budget provides plenty of options. Take a look at our buying guide if you need inspiration or have a burning question on what to look for when choosing a car. Complete an instant online vehicle check once you've found the right car to see its history and avoid unwanted surprises.

Used vehicles

Carousel slide 1

£4,995

Lower price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.5 litres
20
Carousel slide 2

£4,495

Lower price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.2 litres
20
Carousel slide 3

£4,945

Good price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.8 litres
20
Carousel slide 4

£4,695

Lower price
  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeElectric
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Battery range100 miles
16
View morechevron-right

Our latest articles

News

Screens ‘less safe’ than switches – it’s official!

Safety body NCAP slams fiddly touch-screen interfaces, singling out Chinese manufacturers for particular criticism

Published 2 days ago
News

Elon Musk dreams of being as cool as his flying car

Tesla back in its comfort zone with dazzling display of flying cars, though it’s not all entirely comfortable viewing

Published 3 days ago
Expert Review

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric (2026 - ) review

The electric version of the C-Class is impressively fast and refined, but Mercedes makes you pay for the good stuff

Published 3 days ago
News

Porsche Mission S steals the show … without even being there!

Porsche remembers it’s meant to be a sports car brand with its new Mission S concept

Published 3 days ago