Best used cars under £15,000

You might be surprised by the range of used cars you can get for less than £15,000 on Auto Trader.
Of course, the quality varies massively depending on how careful the previous owners were, so we’d recommend a test drive, a vehicle history check and a proper inspection before you commit to buying – it’s same as any other used car. That said, you can shop with some confidence on Auto Trader. All vehicles listed on Auto Trader pass a free, five-point check that covers whether a car has been stolen, scrapped, written off, imported or exported. And our price indictor will show you if a car’s been priced fairly – just check there aren’t any extra features in the ad itself.

Used BMW 3 Series are available on Auto Trader in both their a four-door saloon and five-door estate (Touring) versions. Well-equipped and satisfying to drive, the BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car that's popular with families, and BMW's best-selling car.
Find used BMW 3 Series for sale.

There are a couple of electric cars listed for less than £15,000, and the Renault Zoe is one of them. Buying a used electric car does present a new series of checks – the health and capacity being chief among them. They may not get you coast to coast, but older EVs may still boast batteries capable of your daily commute if you can charge at home or at the office.
Find used Renault Zoe for sale.

You can pick up a Kia Ceed at a range of price points on Auto Trader, which some pretty decent spec levels available for less than £15,000. They’re stylish and spacious, with a distinctive front end. If your car’s less than seven years old, it should still have Kia’s seven-year warranty intact.
Find used Kia Ceed for sale.

Families on a budget could take a look at the Skoda Octavia, a hatchback with efficient engines and generous levels of equipment. You can pick up an older model for around two grand, but a budget of £15,000 will get you a pretty recent model with a good trim level.
Find used Skoda Octavia for sale.

The Audi A1 is a sleek and sporty supermini with plenty of upmarket touches. It looks good, but it’s easy to drive and affordable to run too – meaning its ticking a lot of boxes for the price. Choose from a range of engines, and take a test drive to see if that nimble steering suits you.
If an Audi A1 sounds like a bit of you, check out the used Audi A1 available right now on Auto Trader.

Skoda Fabia

Skoda’s reputation for reliability make them a favourite in the used car market. A used Fabia adds roomy, comfortable interiors (including a big boots) and efficient engines into the mix – making them practical and relatively affordable to run, too.
Find used Skoda Fabia available right now on Auto Trader here.

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