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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.

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£4,495
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Jaguar XE

12 MONTHS MOT

Jaguar XE 2.0d R-Sport Euro 6 (s/s) 4dr

2015 (65 reg) | 116,000 miles

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£4,990
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Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI GT DSG Euro 5 5dr

2011 (11 reg) | 84,000 miles

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£4,350
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Volkswagen Polo

FSH! ULEZ! HEATED MIRRORS!

Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Match Euro 5 3dr

2012 (62 reg) | 78,644 miles

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Used vehicles

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£4,495

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors4 doors
  • Body typeSaloon
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£4,500

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£4,990

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeAutomatic
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£4,350

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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