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 cars available to reserve

Carousel slide 1
20
Reserve online

Reserve online

£4,250

Audi A4 Avant

PART HSTRY+ESTATE+2KEYS+ULEZ

Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TFSI S line Euro 4 5dr

2009 (59 reg) | 96,000 miles

Carousel slide 2
20
Reserve online

Reserve online

£4,985
Lower price

Jaguar XF

STAY SAFE,HAVE IT DEL

Jaguar XF 2.2d R-Sport Black Auto Euro 5 (s/s) 4dr

2015 (15 reg) | 119,000 miles

Carousel slide 3
20
Reserve online

Reserve online

£3,999
Lower price

Volkswagen Polo

**12 MONTH MOT|FSH|WARRANTY**

Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI SE Hatchback 5dr Diesel Manual Euro 5 (75 ps)

2011 (61 reg) | 59,000 miles

Carousel slide 4

Reserve today with Autotrader

Do more online and reserve your car when you're ready. You'll also be able to add finance or part exchange to your order.

Learn more about online orders

Used vehicles

Carousel slide 1

£4,250

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
20
Carousel slide 2

£4,985

Lower price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.2 litres
20
Carousel slide 3

£3,999

Lower price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
20
Carousel slide 4

£4,695

Good price
  • Number of seats7 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeSUV
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
20
View morechevron-right

Our latest articles

Will Dacia strikeout with its new Striker crossover or will it be another big hit?

Here’s everything we know about the Dacia's new family-size SUV

NewsToday

Chery Tiggo 8 plug-in hybrid (2025 - ) review

Is Chery’s well-equipped, reasonably priced and efficient plug-in hybrid a winner? – It’s certainly great value

Expert reviewYesterday

Volvo EX30 (2026 – ) review

Stylish, sustainable and surprisingly affordable, Volvo’s compact electric SUV ticks an awful lot of boxes but isn’t without frustrations

Expert reviewYesterday

Mazda CX-5 (2026 - ) review

Mazda’s family SUV gets an overhaul and it’s bigger ... but is it better than before?

Expert review4 days ago