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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
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BMW 4 Series

BMW 4 Series 2.0 420d M Sport Coupe 2dr Diesel Auto Euro 6 (s/s) (184 ps)

2014 (64 reg) | 155,532 miles

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£4,100
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Audi A1

7 MONTH WARRANTY

Audi A1 1.2 TFSI SE Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr

2013 (13 reg) | 93,242 miles

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£4,745

Volkswagen Polo

Warramty+MOT+Mileage Guarantee

Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SE Hatchback 5dr Petrol DSG Euro 5 (85 ps)

2010 (60 reg) | 52,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£4,995

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  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors2 doors
  • Body typeCoupe
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£3,999

Great price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.1 litres
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£4,640

Good price
  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£4,295

Fair price
  • Number of seats4 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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