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Explore cars for sale under £1000

Searching for a car that won't cost an arm and a leg? Explore our collection of vehicles for under £1000, including low insurance group models, which make ideal cheap first cars for young drivers. Choose a sporty hatchback if you spend time driving in narrow city streets, or opt for a saloon to make long commutes more comfortable. If you're not sure which body type is best for you, then take a look at our buying guide. When you've found a bargain, don't forget to do an instant online vehicle check to see it's history before you buy.

Used cars available to reserve

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Volkswagen Polo

New in stock and ready to go

Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Match Euro 5 3dr

2011 (61 reg) | 153,000 miles

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£995

Ford Focus

PX TO CLAER

Ford Focus 2.0 Titanium 5dr

2008 (08 reg) | 134,833 miles

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£999

Ford Fiesta

New in stock and ready to go

Ford Fiesta 1.0T EcoBoost Titanium Euro 5 (s/s) 3dr

2013 (13 reg) | 131,000 miles

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Used vehicles

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£999

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors3 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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£995

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeEstate
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size2.0 litres
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£850

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.4 litres
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£995

  • Number of seats5 seats
  • Number of doors5 doors
  • Body typeHatchback
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Transmission typeManual
  • Engine size1.2 litres
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