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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 cars available to reserve

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£4,495

BMW 5 Series

TOP SPEC|VERY RARE CAR|IDRIVE!

BMW 5 Series 3.0 525d M Sport Business Edition Steptronic Euro 4 4dr

2009 (09 reg) | 169,000 miles

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£2,990

Fiat Panda

SENSORS+SPORT MODE+TELEPHONE

Fiat Panda 1.4 16v 100HP 5dr

2007 (07 reg) | 109,925 miles

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£4,500

Volkswagen Polo

Automatic new mot

Volkswagen Polo Auto 1.2 TSI Hatchback

2022 (22 reg) | 82,400 miles

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Used vehicles

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£4,495

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size3.0 litres
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£2,990

  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£4,200

  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.5 litres
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£4,500

  • Body typeUnlisted
  • Fuel typeUnlisted
  • Transmission typeUnlisted
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