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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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£4,000
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Audi A3

Audi A3 petrol 1.4 ulez free

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Sport Sportback Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

2012 (61 reg) | 83,845 miles

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£4,799
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Nissan Qashqai

Warranty| NEW SERVICE& MOT

Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T Acenta Premium 2WD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

2014 (14 reg) | 76,311 miles

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£4,590
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Ford Focus

FS|BLUETOOTH|AM/FM|USB|CD

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

2014 (64 reg) | 66,300 miles

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Used vehicles

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£4,000

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£4,799

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeSUV
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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£4,590

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typeDiesel
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.6 litres
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£4,399

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  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeCoupe
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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