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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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£4,995

Vauxhall Astra

LOW MILAGE

Vauxhall Astra 1.4i Design Euro 6 5dr

2016 (65 reg) | 42,000 miles

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£4,900
Good price

Mazda Mazda3

READY TO GO!

Mazda3 2.0 SKYACTIV-G Sport Nav Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (120 ps)

2014 (64 reg) | 121,533 miles

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£4,995
Fair price

MINI Hatch

⭐FSH⭐ AA WARRANTY⭐2 KEYS⭐

MINI Hatch 1.6 Cooper Hatchback 3dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (s/s) (122 ps)

2013 (08 reg) | 59,852 miles

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Used vehicles

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£3,500

Lower price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£3,995

Lower price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeSUV
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£4,380

Good price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeCoupe
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£4,750

Great price
  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors2 doors
  • Body typeCoupe
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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